Could alien solar panels be technosignatures?
If alien technological civilizations exist, they almost certainly use solar energy. Along with wind, it's the cleanest, most accessible form of energy, at least here on Earth. Driven by technological advances and mass production, solar energy on Eart.....»»
This Jackery portable generator and solar panel bundle is on sale
Heading into the great outdoors this summer? It pays to have a portable generator, and you can save $75 on this solar-powered Jackery model at Best Buy!.....»»
Study explores the sun"s effects on the skin microbiome—it can create a damaged skin barrier
The impact of solar radiation on skin has long been understood but what about UV's effects on our skin's hidden world—its microbiome?.....»»
Video: Eclipse-making double-satellite Proba-3
Proba-3 is ESA's—and the world's—first precision formation flying mission. A pair of satellites will fly together relative to the sun so that one casts a precisely-controlled shadow onto the other, to create a prolonged solar eclipse in orbit......»»
A mission to find 10 million near-Earth asteroids every year
So far, scientists have found around 34,000 near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that could serve as humanity's stepping stone to the stars. These balls of rock and ice hold valuable resources as we expand throughout the solar system, making them valuable rea.....»»
A "liquid battery" advance—strategies for electrocatalytic hydrogenation
As California transitions rapidly to renewable fuels, it needs new technologies that can store power for the electric grid. Solar power drops at night and declines in winter. Wind power ebbs and flows. As a result, the state depends heavily on natura.....»»
Rock your next garden party with Victrola’s solar-powered speakers
The Victrola Rock Speaker Connect is designed to blend in with your garden and withstand the elements outdoors . It uses solar power, along with USB-C......»»
Auroras and radiation from solar storms spotted on Mars
If we ever want to send people to visit the red planet, we're going to need to learn more about radiation and how it's affected by events like solar storms......»»
Study reveals insights into the establishment of bound electronic states for developing efficient photocatalysts
Photocatalytic water splitting, a sustainable energy strategy, utilizes solar energy to produce clean hydrogen fuel. While it offers a promising solution to the global energy crisis and environmental pollution, the slow kinetics of photogenerated ele.....»»
NASA watches Mars light up during epic solar storm
In addition to producing auroras, a recent extreme storm provided more detail on how much radiation future astronauts could encounter on the Red Planet......»»
Small, cool and sulfurous exoplanet may help write recipe for planetary formation
A surprising yellow haze of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere of a gas "dwarf" exoplanet about 96 light years away from our own solar system makes the planet a prime target for scientists trying to understand how worlds are formed......»»
First detection of frost on the solar system"s tallest volcanoes on Mars
For the first time, water frost has been detected on the colossal volcanoes on Mars, which are the largest mountains in the solar system. The international team led by the University of Bern used high-resolution color images from the Bernese Mars cam.....»»
The sun is reaching the peak of its activity—here"s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms
Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see the northern and southern lights overhead with the naked eye. This unusual event was triggered by a very strong solar storm, which affected the movement of the Earth's magnetic f.....»»
First detection of negative ions on the moon
The first ESA instrument to land on the moon has detected the presence of negative ions on the lunar surface produced through interactions with the solar wind......»»
Opinion: Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial—but it"s going to be crucial
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tons of greenhouse gases we emit each year......»»
"Venom: The Last Dance" trailer: Tom Hardy is back for more unhinged alien symbiote codependency
The official "Venom: The Last Dance" trailer sees the return of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and the alien symbiote Venom......»»
Terrifying "Alien: Romulus" trailer is here to hug your face off
Fede Alvarez ("Evil Dead," "Don't Breathe") directs Cailee Spaeny ("Civil War," "Priscilla") in the latest "Alien" film......»»
New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
All the major elements in a solar panel can be reclaimed using less energy. Enlarge / All these pieces more or less pop apart after a brief chemical treatment. (credit: Israel Sebastian.) For years, the arguments against.....»»
New trailer for Alien: Romulus just wants to give us a big, warm face-hug
Beware abandoned space stations "haunted" by xenomorphs. Director Fede Alvarez promises to bring the sci-fi franchise back to its horror roots with Alien: Romulus. We got our first look at Alien: Romulus, the ninth installment in th.....»»
Alien: Romulus trailer teases more face-hugging madness
The new trailer for Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus is a direct reminder that, in space, no one can hear you scream......»»
The EcoFlow portable generator and solar panel combo is $1,000 off
Amazon has a fantastic offer on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator which is perfect for camping or simply a reliable power source at home......»»