Lithium-ion vs. NiMH: EV batteries explained and compared
Electric vehicles are on the rise, but not all EV batteries are created equal. Here's a look at the different kinds of EV batteries......»»
Human crying stresses out dogs more than pigs, finds study of family pets
Researchers at ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest compared how companion dogs and companion miniature pigs from all over the world reacted to human emotional vocalizations. They found that both dogs and pigs differentiated between human crying (.....»»
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.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 compared to the Fold 5 in side-by-side images
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 compared to the Fold 5 in side-by-side images.....»»
Fracking wastewater has “shocking” amount of clean-energy mineral lithium
40% of US need for lithium could be covered by Pennsylvania's fracking byproduct. Enlarge / A hydro-fracking drilling pad for oil and gas operates October 26, 2017 in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. (credit: A fracking drilling.....»»
Video game genres, explained
Gaming has an entire vocabulary all to itself, with genres being both understandable and cryptic at the same time. We'll explain the major genres......»»
Why even Chrome devotees should give the Arc web browser a shot
Arc and Google Chrome are two excellent web browsers, but which one is best? We’ve compared them on design, features, performance and security to find out......»»
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 ending, explained: What happens to Senua?
We've broken down the complex plot of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 so you can understand what exactly happened in Xbox's latest game......»»
Research examines how recreational marijuana legalization affects a state"s college enrollment
New research has revealed up to a 9% increase in college first-year enrollments in US states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared with states without such legalization. The study, which is published in Economic Inquiry, found that the.....»»
Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 16 Pro batteries to see modest size increase
A video supposedly showing the L-shaped battery for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reveals bigger capacities, but the numbers aren't surprising.iPhone 16 Pro could get a bigger batteryApple has consistently fallen well under the curve of expecte.....»»
Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
AI is everywhere. Tech companies not talking about AI are hard to find. When compared to players leading in this space like OpenAI and Google, Apple is generally seen as being “behind.” But despite AI being everywhere, in many ways it’s also.....»»
More Metal: Apple"s iPad Pro Magic Keyboards, compared
Apple updated its Magic Keyboard accessory at the same time as the iPad Pro range. This is what's updated in the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro over the previous version.New Magic Keyboard [left], old Magic Keyboard [right]The Magic Keyboard for iPa.....»»
Glen Powell as Batman? The Twisters star teases his ‘wild take’ on Bruce Wayne
In an interview with GQ, Glen Powell toyed with the idea of playing Batman, and compared his ideal version to a famous actor's interpretation of Bruce Wayne......»»
Study reveals fewer mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown conventionally
An international meta study reveals that there may be less of certain mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown in the conventional manner. This, and other findings from research into agricultural products, can have major conseq.....»»
Researchers invented water-based batteries that store more energy than lithium-ion
Chinese scientists have created a new type of water-based battery that is more efficient at storing energy than standard lithium-ion batteries. The new battery type … The post Researchers invented water-based batteries that store more energy th.....»»
Saturday Citations: The cheapness horizon of electric batteries; the battle-worthiness of ancient armor; scared animals
Sometimes, science requires traveling into hazardous environments; sometimes it requires a vast influx of state capital and an army of researchers and technicians. But sometimes, science has to call in the Marines. We reported on that this week, alon.....»»
Biden’s new import rules will hit e-bike batteries too
The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) Last week, the Biden administration announced it would levy dramatic new tariffs on electric vehicles, electric v.....»»
Researchers unveil tritium release behavior of solid breeder irradiated with fusion neutron
A research group led by Prof. Wang Haixia from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the tritium release behavior of lithium titanate (Li2TiO3) breeder irradiated with fusion neutrons, which contribu.....»»
Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted photos reappear
Some iPhone owners discovered a very weird and disturbing bug a few days ago. Somehow, old, long-deleted iPhone photos that should have been permanently purged … The post Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted ph.....»»
Researchers: A rush on critical minerals is coming for Australia"s most remote and disadvantaged communities
The Australian mining industry was promised billions of dollars in last week's federal budget to boost critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth metals. This includes tax incentives, an innovation fund and money for Geoscience Australi.....»»
Product showcase: Alert – Data breach detector for your email, credit card, and ID
Compared to the last quarter of 2023, data breaches rose from 81M to 435M in Q1 2024. That’s a 5-fold increase in just a few months. One of the most common ways data breaches happen is through apps like Facebook or Instagram, which collect a lot of.....»»