Energy harvesters surpass Carnot efficiency using non-thermal electron states

This infographic depicts a simplified diagram of the novel energy-harvesting technique using the TL liquid. Implementation of this strategy in practice could help in the conversion of waste heat generated…

‘Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition’ drops the VR requirement, offering serviceable Aliens thrills, anytime, anywhere (review)

With the huge success of Alien: Earth and Alien: Romulus, we can safely say things are looking better for the Alien franchise these days. Even on the gaming front, the…

A new guide to tackle tech abuse of older people

Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.…

Can AI technology help solve societal environmental and health issues?

Credit: Zhuling Guo et al. Researchers at Tohoku University used artificial intelligence (AI) to try and solve the deeply complex and multi-faceted environmental issues in today’s society. The findings were…

New telescope cuts through space noise in hunt for distant Earth-like worlds

Credit: Adam Krypel from Pexels EU researchers are developing powerful new telescopes to help uncover Earth-like planets around distant stars and advance the search for extraterrestrial life. Across the billions…

Lakes in the Gobi Desert nurtured human life 8,000-years-ago

According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One, the Gobi Desert, now one of the driest and most forbidding places on Earth, was once a land of…

Researchers demonstrate substrate design principles for scalable superconducting quantum materials

To make a tasty yogurt, just add ants (and their microbes)

In parts of Eurasia, the key to a tangy yogurt treat scurries along the forest floor. Red wood ants and their microbes acidify and thicken milk, helping ferment the liquid…

Ricardo Sánchez Martín | Functional generalism in plant-hummingbird interactions: causes and consequences from a plant perspective – Functional Ecologists

In this week’s blog post, we’re learning all about the causes and consequences of functional generalism! Author Ricardo Sánchez Martín explains the fascinating fit between hummingbirds and the plants they…

A bold new blueprint for economically viable solar hydrogen