Time crystals have been a topic of much debate in the scientific community ever since Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek proposed the concept in 2012. The idea of an object that repeats itself not in space, but in time, seemed improbable to some while others sought to explore the possibilities under unique conditions. For years,
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The emergence of rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries presents a promising solution for enhancing the energy density and safety of consumer electronics. However, the environmental impact of these batteries remains a concern due to the lack of efficient recycling methods. Traditional approaches focus on recovering metals from cathodes, leaving other components to go to waste. Recognizing
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Climate change is a pressing issue that affects our planet in various ways. As temperatures rise globally, the impact is not consistent across all regions. Climate heterogeneity refers to the diversity in Earth’s climate patterns, which can be influenced by factors such as latitude and elevation. A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters delves
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In 2017, scientists identified an exoplanet named LHS-1140b as one of the most promising places to find signs of life outside our Solar System. This alien world has now become even more peculiar. It appears to be an ‘eyeball’ planet, with a massive global ocean covered in ice, and a single, iris-like region measuring approximately
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A recent study conducted by the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) found alarming levels of bacteria in tattoo inks and permanent makeup products. The research revealed that approximately 35 percent of commercial samples contained bacteria, including aerobic and anaerobic species. This poses a significant
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The Polar regions are experiencing accelerated warming compared to lower latitudes, with reports of a significant increase in air temperatures over Arctic land masses in the 20th century, and even higher rates of warming since the 1980s. This phenomenon, known as “polar amplification,” refers to the enhanced warming at high latitudes compared to lower latitudes.
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Revolutionizing the field of robotics, Flinders University researchers are looking to the animal kingdom for inspiration. By developing affordable, flexible, and highly responsive ‘whiskers’ to attach to robots, they aim to enhance their tactile abilities in various environments. Unlike traditional methods such as lasers and camera vision, these whiskers offer a lightweight, cost-effective solution to
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The use of a sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in lithium ion batteries has been identified as a growing source of pollution in air and water, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. Jennifer Guelfo, an associate professor of environmental engineering at Texas Tech University, emphasized the dilemma associated with the manufacturing,
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