New solar roof emulates asphalt shingles, right down to the nails
Streamlined installation should cut costs over competing solar roofs. Enlarge / Installers nail GAF Energy's new solar shingles to a demonstration house. (credit: GAF Energy) A new solar technology introduced yesterday at CES.....»»
The history of the young cold traps of the asteroid Ceres
Ceres, the largest asteroid in our solar system, harbors a dark secret: extremely young ice deposits in permanently shadowed craters near its poles. If that sounds vaguely familiar, it's because our moon and planet Mercury also have such polar ice de.....»»
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station.....»»
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station......»»
Formation-flying spacecraft could probe the solar system for new physics
It's an exciting time for the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. Thanks to cutting-edge observatories, instruments, and new techniques, scientists are getting closer to experimentally verifying theories that remain largely untested. Th.....»»
This is how the world ends: swallowed or shredded by a dying sun
Researchers recently studied the status of dead stars called white dwarfs, giving a glimpse at what our own solar system will look like in 5 billion years......»»
See what the solar eclipse looked like from space
The astronauts on board the International Space Station caught a stunning glimpse of this week's solar eclipse, and NASA has shared some images......»»
Three episodes in, the Fallout TV series absolutely nails it
Hyperviolence, strong characters, cool visuals, and some humor make a good show. Like the games, the show depicts a Vault Dweller making her way out into the Wasteland......»»
A compact metasurface array-based system for single-shot spectroscopic ellipsometry measurement
Spectroscopic ellipsometry is widely adopted in semiconductor processing, such as in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, flat display panels, and solar cells. However, a conventional spectroscopic ellipsometer, as shown in Fig.1a, typically mod.....»»
The Best Apps for the Solar Eclipse
Here are the best apps for viewing and learning about the 2024 solar eclipse. People all over the world are preparing for the total solar eclipse set to pass across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8. Many are set to t.....»»
Can You Use Car Batteries as a Solar Battery Bank?
The pursuit of renewable energy sources has sparked innovation in energy storage systems, particularly in the realm of hybrid solar setups. One intriguing question that arises is whether car batteries, commonly found in electric and hybrid vehicles,.....»»
A stunning phenomenon appeared on the sun during the solar eclipse
During the total solar eclipse, bright solar prominences or filaments were visible on the outskirts of the sun's surface. They appeared as vivid pink or red phenomena. The rare total solar eclipse packed an extra punch.During totality — w.....»»
The best advice I got for witnessing the amazing solar eclipse
The best advice I got for witnessing the amazing solar eclipse.....»»
BLUETTI brings hassle-free solar power solutions to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina
BLUETTI, a pioneering provider of renewable energy storage systems, is expanding its Solar+ program to three new states – California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. This comprehensive one-stop solution aims to simplify the transition to solar p.....»»
Eclipses aren"t just visual spectacles, they are at the heart of scientific efforts to understand distant planets
The total solar eclipse across North America on April 8, 2024, is a stunning and memorable event for everyone in its path. However, eclipses are not just valued for their visual impact, they are at the heart of cutting-edge science......»»
Video: Total solar eclipse seen from space
A total solar eclipse swept across North America yesterday, blocking out the sun momentarily with parts of the continent plunged into darkness. Geostationary satellites orbiting 36,000 km away captured images of the rare celestial event......»»
Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most
After beholding the midday darkness of a total solar eclipse that raced across the continent, thousands of spectators in New England were stuck seeing only brake lights Monday night as highway traffic backed up for hours......»»
Can"t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse......»»
"I cried a little": from Texas to Canada, the awe and beauty of solar eclipse
The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness......»»
"Swallowed," torn up or live on: How Earth will fare when the sun dies
Our solar system and everything within it—including the Earth—will look very different when the sun dies......»»
When is the next total solar eclipse?
Monday's total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been and gone. So when is the next chance to experience this spectacular celestial phenomenon?.....»»