Solar Is Booming: Costs Fall, Storage Expands
Solar power is booming, with costs halving over two decades and batteries boosting reliability and adoption.
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Mars Dirt Meets Gelatin
Proposal uses yeast-driven adhesive foam and gelatin to 3D print Martian structures with low energy.
From fantasy to policy: make AI voice identifiable
We should have identifiable AI voices to prevent emotional misreadings and use a neutral, non-human speaking style as a safer, clearer default.
Eggshell Armor for Space
A bio-inspired shielding idea using water-filled aluminum eggs shows promise for protecting spacecraft from fast-moving debris.
Dragonfly: Ahmakiq Undae Named for Titan
Dragonfly’s mission blends flying lab with Titan exploration, aiming for a 2028 launch and a multi-year surface and atmospheric study.
Biofield Scans: Pseudoscience in Modern Medicine
Biofield scans lack solid evidence and may distract from real medical care.
Ending Leap Seconds: Could Time Go Negative?
A bold proposal to end leap seconds could let UTC diverge from Earth’s rotation for hours, reducing long-term risk to infrastructure while introducing new timing challenges.
BepiColombo nears Mercury: ESA-JAXA mission reaches final phase
BepiColombo nears Mercury after a decade of journey, with final orbital insertion and science ready to begin.
Are Stronger El Niños Linked to Climate Change?
A 1,000-year record preserved in Galápagos corals suggests strong El Niño events have become more frequent as the planet has warmed. The findings add to evidence that climate change may be altering one of Earth’s major climate patterns.