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Tech Xplore / Safer sodium battery eliminates thermal runaway with a heat-triggered polymer barrier
Some batteries have been known to catch fire or explode at high temperatures or when under stress. This safety concern has pushed researchers to experiment with different ways to design safer batteries that can ideally still ...
Phys.org / Artemis II's record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown
Artemis II's astronauts closed out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the moon with grace and joy.
Phys.org / From teeth to thorns: Coincidences shape the universal form of nature's pointed tips
We thought it was evolution, but an experiment with pencils shows that tips like teeth and thorns may owe their rounded shape to mechanical wear. Most of us have been stung by a bee, bitten by an animal, or scratched by a ...
Phys.org / Parachutes: A vital part of Artemis II's trip home
As the Orion spacecraft hurtles home, friction caused by reentry into Earth's atmosphere will drastically decrease its speed from a potential 25,000 miles per hour (40,000 kilometers per hour).
Phys.org / NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon's far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.
Phys.org / Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
Medical Xpress / PFAS directly shown to alter thyroid structure and function
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are used across industries, and are present in waterproof clothing, makeup, carpets, upholstery, cookware, fast-food containers, and myriad other items we encounter in our daily lives.
Medical Xpress / Scientists uncover brain circuits for impulsivity
Scientists from the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have uncovered how different brain regions work together to enable self-control—the ability to suppress impulsive behaviors ...
Phys.org / Microbial hockey: Scientists discover how bacteria rotate tiny pucks
At the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Jérémie Palacci's research group is venturing into metallurgy—albeit with a twist. Instead of traditional tools, the scientists use E. coli bacteria, often associated ...
Phys.org / Efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture, research finds
Child marriage in Malawi has proven to be a persistent problem. Nearly 40% of girls are married by the age of 18 despite legal reforms. New research from the University of Kansas draws on insights from those working on the ...
Tech Xplore / Interface tweak triples graphene oxide fuel cell power density to 0.7 W/cm²
A breakthrough in interface engineering clears the path for sustainable, high-power hydrogen energy. As the world races toward a hydrogen-based society, the quest for a truly green fuel cell has faced a persistent material ...
Medical Xpress / Ultra processed vs. minimally processed foods: What's the difference?
Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks—often billed as "healthy." They save time. They're affordable. And ...