Mystery of amorphous perovskite solved
AMOLF researchers Erik Garnett, Susan Rigter, and colleagues are the first to have irrefutably demonstrated that amorphous perovskite exists. The material can significantly increase the efficiency of solar cells produced from perovskite. The research.....»»
Elephant hunting by early humans may explain proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites: Why did Homo erectus repeatedly revisit the very same locations for hundreds of thousands of years? The answer.....»»
3 Netflix shows we can’t wait to see in April
The three Netflix shows you need to watch in April 2024 include a thriller with Fleabag's hot priest Andrew Scott, a French-set mystery, and a Sandman spinoff......»»
Scientific drilling unravels historical mystery surrounding Santorini volcanic archipelago
An international team of scientists co-led by Dr. Steffen Kutterolf from GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel has found evidence of a historical submarine eruption of the Kameni volcano on Santorini for the first time. In their paper, publ.....»»
Post-menopausal whales may help solve the mystery of female longevity
Although life can seem to go whizzing by, humans are actually weirdly long-lived animals. A new study helps explain why: menopause......»»
Duckbill dinosaur discovery in Morocco: Expert unpacks the mystery of how they got there
Why are fossils of duckbill dinosaurs, a North American family, found in North Africa?.....»»
Banned Parler app back in the App Store, amid ownership mystery
The Parler app – which was removed by Apple after accusations that it was used to plan and facilitate the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 – is now back in the App Store. The Android version of the social media app has not yet been accept.....»»
Dealerships" responses to website inquiries improving, new study shows
Pied Piper's study, released this month, ranks dealerships on a 100-point scale based on how they respond to mystery customer inquiries on their websites within 24 hours......»»
The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve
The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind blowing. Who would have thought we'd be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality of our lives, and the techno.....»»
Breakthrough in melting point prediction: 100-year-old physics problem solved
A longstanding problem in physics has finally been cracked by Professor Kostya Trachenko of Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. His research, published in Physical Review E, unveils a general theory for predict.....»»
Smelling danger in the water: Schreckstoff mystery solved after 86 years
Researchers led by Yoshihiro Yoshihara at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have solved a fishy mystery dating back to 1938: What is the schreckstoff—or alarm substance—that fish smell when their shoal-mates are injured?.....»»
Like Peacock’s latest hit Apples Never Fall? Then watch these 3 great shows now
If you like the new Peacock mystery drama Apples Never Fall starring Annette Bening and Sam Neill, check out these three similar shows from Max and Hulu......»»
Whale menopause sheds light on human evolutionary mystery
Why do humans experience menopause? It's a question that some women going through the symptoms might have asked themselves more than once......»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in March 2024
From a murder mystery in the country to a drama about rich people, these BritBox shows are three of the best that British TV has to offer......»»
Researchers find new ways to regulate hole transport layer for efficient perovskite solar cells
According to a study published in Nano Energy, a research group led by Prof. Chen Chong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has increased the photoelectric conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar c.....»»
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in March
Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in March, including Godzilla, Spaceman, and an underrated mystery movie......»»
Sam Altman officially rejoins the OpenAI board after internal review, but mystery remains [U]
The OpenAI mess was all but over as of last November, but there was one outstanding item: an official review into the actions of CEO Sam Altman. Update: The internal review is now complete, Altman has now been officially appointed to the board, with.....»»
Mutation solves a century-old mystery in meiosis
A high-throughput genetic screening of meiotic crossover rate mutants in Arabidopsis thaliana has unraveled a century-old mystery in the life sciences......»»
How the upcoming Alien TV series can take the sci-fi franchise back to its horror movie roots
Noah Hawley's upcoming TV prequel to Alien should return to the horror and mystery that made the original Ridley Scott film a classic......»»
Like Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi classic Inception? Then watch these great movies now
If you liked Inception, watch these three films, including another Nolan thriller and a sci-fi mystery from a terrific director......»»
Mystery of curling paper solved
Although mankind has been using paper for at least 2,000 years, it still presents us with one or two mysteries. For example, it was previously unknown why paper printed on one side using inkjet printing starts to curl up after a few hours to days, ev.....»»