Schematics of the solvation structures and interfacial reaction mechanisms of the CIPA electrolyte and conventional LHCEs. Credit: Jie et al. Lithium-metal batteries could exhibit significantly higher energy densities than lithium-ion…
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Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected
Noshir Dalal attends a panel for SAG Aftra “Game Actors on Game Actors” during Comic-Con International on Friday, July 26, 2024, in San Diego. Credit: Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP For…
Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the…
Where Harris and Trump stand on cryptocurrencies—and how it could sway some American voters
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Donald Trump’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville marks a significant shift from the former U.S. president’s earlier skepticism. Once a…
New Boeing CEO pledges to ‘reset’ relations with machinists
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he wants to “reset” the relationship with a key labor union. Boeing’s new boss said Friday he was looking to “reset” relations with a key…
Pitch Perfect: Singing Earworms Reveals Surprising Trait
Summary: Researchers discovered that nearly 45% of people sing earworms in perfect pitch, suggesting a hidden “perfect pitch” ability in the general population. Even without formal musical training, participants accurately…
Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise
Summary: A new study reveals that certain muscle proteins activated during exercise can increase the desire to stay active, shedding light on a muscle-brain signaling pathway. The research suggests that…
Epic launches own app store, Fortnite back for iPhones in Europe
Epic Games is finally getting to go direct to consumers on mobile devices. Fortnite-creator Epic Games launched its own app store Friday that allows users to bypass the stores run…
Why Are We Drawn to Events Focused on Death and Disaster?
Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework to understand why people are fascinated by events centered around themes of death, disaster, and suffering. These “dark events” include everything from historical…
