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Magnet Sets World Record at 45.5 Teslas
The MagLab DC Field Facility of the University of Florida is now home to a record-breaking magnet that is capable of maintaining a steady magnetic field of 45.5 Tesla (T). Tesla is the SI unit…
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Environmentally Friendlier Fracking with CO2
If fracking can’t be stopped, shouldn’t we strive to at least make it greener? Fracking is an underground catastrophe, involving the pressurized injection of water and toxic chemicals in the ground, creating fissures and allowing…
Underwater Robot Creates Energy From Gravity and Buoyancy
An underwater robot named “Marine Acrobat” is a unique example of how we can still figure out new ways to collect renewable energy from nature. The robot features a truly pioneering design which allows it…
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Massachusetts to Shut Down
The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) is the only operational power plant of its kind in Massachusetts and one that has been operating there since 1972, generating a maximum of 677 MW of energy through…
Michelin Promises to End Flat Tires by 2024
What if you could use a tire that won’t go flat no matter how many sharp nails you may step onto, and no matter how much off-road beating on rocky roads it may receive? Michelin…
A Look Into European Union’s €1 Billion Investment in Graphene
Graphene, the wondrous material that was set to revolutionize the world as we know it has still not exactly taken off. However, that is not because the material didn’t have the potential we initially thought…
Can a Lithium-Glass Battery Get Increased Capacity with Time?
Claims like the one in the present title are what drive scientists mad, and even angry against those who dare to express them. They ignore the rules of physics, thermodynamics, conservation of energy, an unavoidable…
Micro-Robots Used by Scientists for Stem Cell Delivery Inside Mice
Stem cells are “replacement cells” that can go somewhere in the body and fix damaged tissue. Their great power comes from the fact that they are the “jack of all trades” of cells, as they…
Innolith’s New Battery Could do 600Miles on a Single Charge
Electric cars are awesome, but having to charge them as often is a bummer. It takes hours before you’re ready to go again, and on long-distance trips, this can make a big difference. The Swiss…
MIT’s Recycling Robot ‘Rocycle’ Can Detect Paper, Plastic, and Metal By Touch
We all know the importance of recycling. Recycling not only reduces the waste in landfill sites, but it also reduces the need for raw materials so that the forests can be preserved. For recycling, sorting…
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