We are surrounded by water, yet fresh drinking water is always an issue. This is because more than 97% of the earth’s water is saltwater. But, what if there was an effective way to desalinate the salty water of the oceans? Enter a new innovative device that can apparently convert 93% of light from the...
We have all been reminded many times that it is important to get sufficient quality sleep. However, it is becoming more apparent that maintaining a consistent waking and bedtime is equally, if not more, important to your health. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has linked inconsistent...
We like to believe we have a pretty good idea of how things work in our universe. However, the truth is that there is still much we don’t know. Physicists have spent decades creating complex theories to help us make sense of the world around us. Yet, the truth may be simultaneously simpler and stranger...
Researchers fom South Korea’s Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed an extremely efficient energy harvesting device. This innovative new device turns body movements into electrical energy! Quite remarkably, the newly developed device has an energy conversion efficiency 280 times more effective than traditional piezoelectric energy harvesters. Body Movement and The Piezoelectric Effect...
A significant milestone will be reached in 2026, when SPARC will develop its first plasma, resulting in the severe conditions required for nuclear fusion. The fusion energy company, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, has announced its plans for the development of the world’s very first grid-scale commercial fusion power station. It is planned to be constructed in...
So many of our devices rely on batteries. However, they typically have a short lifespan, adding to the issue with waste products. Thankfully, scientists from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the University of Bristol have just created the first carbon-14 diamond battery in the world. This groundbreaking energy source has the ability to power...
Plastic is a huge concern for the environment. When consumer products and industrial waste break down, the environment becomes inundated with small pieces of plastic known as microplastics. For this reason, scientists are currently dedicating so much of their time to finding a solution to this ever-increasing issue. Thankfully, they have recently created a sponge-like...
Did we just take one step closer to immortality? That might sound like a bit of a stretch, but consider how many deaths are heart-related. Now, imagine if you had a heart that could effectively live forever. This may soon be a reality due to the creation of a 3D-printed electronic glove that fits over...
We are starting to make significant breakthroughs in medical research regarding Alzheimer’s disease. However, effective treatments for this form of dementia remain largely elusive. Therefore, it is essential that we learn how other diseases affect one’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s. This makes dealing with these diseases a priority, as it could help protect against developing...
There has been a major breakthrough in neuroscience thanks to a group of researchers from Rochester, Yale, and Princeton Universities. They have produced a technique that manipulates brain activities in order to induce learning in subjects. Utilizing neurofeedback and real-time brain imaging, the technique bypasses the traditional learning process. A New Way to Learn Information...
Scientists are warning people about a chemical produced when cooking several popular family foods. They say it may increase your risk of having a heart attack and stroke by 60%. Known as Acrylamide, it is produced when foods such as potatoes, bread, and coffee are heated. It is common in burnt carbohydrates and caused by...
Drains can sometimes be really gross. People tend to pour all sorts of things down their drains and simply walk away. But, have you ever taken a good look at your drains? You may be surprised to find that there are a whole host of different creepy crawlies living there. One of these is known...
