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Scientists in Korea believe they’ve found a way around the opaque nature of conventional solar cells, with a new technique that involves punching carefully placed holes right through them to make them transparent. Continue reading Scientists punch holes in regular solar cells to make them transparent
A comprehensive new study has tracked long-term ice loss in Greenland, and found that the Ice Sheet has lost 3.8 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992 – and the annual rate is rising faster than previously expected. Continue reading 26-year study shows Greenland is losing ice much faster than expected
Blue Origin’s New Shepard booster completed its 12th successful test flight on December 11, marking the first time a booster has made six consecutive missions. At 11:53 am CDT, the single-stage rocket lifted off for a 10 min 16 sec flight. Continue reading Blue Origin’s reusable booster makes sixth flight in a row
Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Tacita is preparing to launch a new rally-focused bike in early January – and has just announced that it’ll take the T-Race Rally out for a public debut at the world’s greatest and most historic rally event. Continue reading Tacita will debut its 2020 T-Race Rally electric motorcycle at the Dakar
Cancer has a knack for deceiving the immune system, giving itself time to grow and spread. Now, researchers at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have identified one way it does so, and found a method to counter it in mouse tests. Continue reading Immunotherapy study shows how to stop cancer hiding from immune cells
Research out of Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has uncovered a potential new use for plastic waste, with scientists converting it into a chemical used to to produce electricity in hydrogen fuel cells by exposing it to sunlight. Continue reading Sunlight turns plastic waste into key element of hydrogen fuel cells
A study is suggesting a neural circuit implicated in overeating may be more broadly linked to impulse control. The research hypothesizes behavioral disorders, from drug addiction to excessive gambling, could be treated by regulating this pathway. Continue reading Brain circuit linked to impulsive overeating discovered
Another 12 months in mobile technology have flown by – and these are our picks for the best phones of 2019, the handsets that showcase the best of what a modern-day smartphone can be in terms of both hardware and software. Continue reading The best smartphones of 2019
Researchers are reporting positive results from an early trial exploring the safety profile of psilocybin doses in healthy adults. The trial also explored the potential of group dosing sessions as a way to speed up research and expand patient access. Continue reading New psilocybin trial data explores group psychedelic sessions
It’s important to treat frostbite quickly, as it can lead to gangrene and ultimately amputation. A new spray gel could help, allowing for highly-effective treatment in places where it might not otherwise be possible. Continue reading Spray-on gel shows promise as a better frostbite treatment