Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by Tohoku University has revealed that rooftop solar panels, when combined with electric vehicles (EVs) as batteries, could supply 85% of Japan’s…
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Metal fleeces boost battery energy density by enabling thicker, faster-charging electrodes
Today’s lithium-ion battery cells are very complex in their structure and manufacturing process (left). Metal fleeces (batenefleece) as electrical contacts simplify the design and manufacture of a battery and reduce…
OpenAI recruits legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive to work on AI hardware in $6.5B deal
Jony Ive attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York.…
Long COVID Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in Children
Summary: A new study reveals that nearly 40% of children with long COVID are experiencing significant symptoms of anxiety or depression, many for the first time. Using validated mental health…
New research warns AI alone won’t fix bias in workplace recruitment
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in human resources (HR) to streamline processes and enhance decision-making by helping employers efficiently sift through large volumes of…
Color Knowledge Tied to Language-Visual Brain Circuitry
Summary: A new study shows that our ability to recall details about familiar objects, like a banana’s typical color, depends on strong connections between visual and language-processing areas of the brain.…
Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells
The research was conducted at the Center for Innovation on New Energies. Credit: CINE A study carried out at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC), in the state of São…
Depression May Signal Chronic Pain Years Before It Starts
Summary: Middle-aged and older adults who experience chronic pain often show worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain begins. A large-scale study found that depressive symptoms…
Drone-based method detects major methane leaks—the good news is that many can be repaired quickly
When wind hits an obstacle, it flows around the obstacle and creates a low-pressure zone on the other side. This is known as a “windwake” and can be seen in…
