Levante’s Origami-Style Solar Panels
Already funded on Kickstarter, this new power source is born from the passion of two lovers of outdoor life
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Volcanoes on Venus, the history of reggaeton, gravity-free drinking in space and more from around the web
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Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Turn Any Surface Into a Power Source
Researchers at MIT have developed lightweight yet durable solar cells that can be applied to any surface to create a power source. Thinner than a strand of human hair and one-hundredth the …
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Making a Lithium-Ion Battery Alternative Out of Crab Exoskeletons
Products powered by lithium-ion batteries (like electric vehicles) are in high-demand, but sourcing and mining the element requires unsustainable amounts of water and energy. On top of that, it’s a scarce resource …
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A land artist's "City," an electric plane's milestone, more breakthrough studies on psychedelics, an equitable cafe model and more
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Bacteria-based batteries, a new armored dinosaur, India's forest bridges and more from around the web
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An inspiring African fashion exhibition, sustainable energy from sand and more from around the web
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Insect-like drones, clear nuclear fusion, cosmic collisions and more from around the web
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Researchers Build A Wireless Room That Charges Phones From Anywhere Inside
Located at the University of Tokyo, a prototype room designed by a team of researchers wirelessly charges devices—including a lamp, a fan and smartphones—from anywhere inside. Despite its innovative technology, the room …
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Art for Myanmar, concept aircraft, candy-colored basketball courts and more from around the web