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.....»»
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......»»
Team of international experts call for urgent action against increasing threat from invasive species
While invasive alien species have long been recognized as a major threat to nature and people, urgent action now is needed to tackle this global issue. This is the critical evaluation by the 88 authors, representing 101 organizations from 47 countrie.....»»
TOI-1685 b is a hot and rocky super-Earth exoplanet, observations find
An international team of astronomers has performed follow-up observations of a nearby alien world known as TOI-1685 b. Results of the observations, published May 21 on the pre-print server arXiv, indicate that TOI-1685 b is a hot and rocky alien worl.....»»
Honest dialogue is needed to help build consensus around solar radiation modification technology
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is a suite of possible technologies to counteract global warming by reflecting incoming solar radiation......»»
Cryovolcanism: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today has had the privilege of spending the last several months venturing into a multitude of scientific disciplines, including impact craters, planetary surfaces, exoplanets, astrobiology, solar physics, comets, planetary atmospheres, plane.....»»
Researchers use AI to accelerate the chase for safer, better batteries
As the clean transition drives uptake of electric vehicles and energy storage for an electricity grid with ever greater dependence on variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the danger from battery fires grows as well. To limit this.....»»
Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are
Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»
Novel material shows potential to produce green hydrogen
An article published in the journal Polymer describes the production of a material with the potential to be used to obtain hydrogen (H2) by solar-driven water splitting (photoelectrocatalysis) instead of the conventional electricity-driven process......»»
Climate and health benefits of wind and solar dwarf all subsidies
By displacing fossil fuels, wind and solar saved the US $250 billion over 4 years. Enlarge (credit: Ashley Cooper) When used to generate power or move vehicles, fossil fuels kill people. Particulates and ozone resulting.....»»
Novel carbon nanotube yarns can generate electricity from waste heat
In line with global efforts towards sustainability, the development of energy harvesting technologies has become a top research priority. Although renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have recently taken the spotlight, waste heat also s.....»»
Study finds fewer invasive alien species on lands of Indigenous Peoples
The introduction of animal and plant species into new regions by humans is increasing rapidly worldwide. Some of these alien species, such as the gray squirrel, have a far-reaching impact on nature as they displace native species......»»
Mystery of "slow" solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the "slow" solar wind, using data collected during the Solar Orbiter spacecraft's first close journey to the sun......»»