The universe has something called the Higgs field that gives everything its mass. But this field isn’t completely stable. If it were to change suddenly, or “bubble,” everything inside that bubble would be destroyed. A group of scientists recently argued that tiny black holes from the early universe, known as primordial black holes, should have … Read more
WHAM: Realta achieves first plasma with 17 Tesla magnets in mirror fusion test Realta Fusion and the University of Wisconsin–Madison successfully operated a plasma with a magnetic field strength of 17 Tesla using high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets in the WHAM experiment. This is a significant milestone towards commercial fusion energy. The WHAM team, led by … Read more
Utah FORGE, a University of Utah-managed project, reached a significant milestone by successfully pumping water through an underground reservoir 1½ miles below the surface. The project, funded by over $200 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, is the nation’s most advanced effort to produce energy from the earth’s core using enhanced geothermal systems. Geothermal … Read more
During the surfing semifinal match at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti, a whale breach occurred in the distance as Brazilian athlete Tatiana Weston-Webb and Costa Rican athlete Brisa Hennessy competed on August 5. The Associated Press and CBS News reported that whales gather around the islands during mating, birthing, and migration season. Source: https://people.com/whale-breach-during-paris-olympics-surfing-semifinal-tahiti-8690769
Travel Tips This Country Was Just Named the Best Place to Live for Digital Nomads for Its Affordability and High Quality of Life Spain has been named as the best place for digital nomads, offering a high quality of life at an affordable price. The country has excellent internet infrastructure, with 96% of households connected … Read more
In the early hours of Monday morning, fireworks rang out across the globe to mark the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year. The festival week begins with a bountiful New Year’s Eve dinner with extended family in China. Celebrants feast upon auspicious fare such as dumplings, rice cakes, fish and “longevity noodles.” Snacking on … Read more
In 2004, scientists at the University of Manchester first discovered graphene, a supermaterial made of single-layer carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. Since then, it has been found to have many useful properties and applications. It was previously believed that only a small amount of carbon on the Moon existed in the form … Read more
Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real Thing Human clinical trials may begin as soon as next year. Knee pain is a common issue, often caused by the wear and tear of cartilage known as osteoarthritis. For those who want to avoid replacing the entire knee joint, there may be another option that … Read more
Researchers have created a super-black material that absorbs over 99% of light. The team discovered this material by accident when they were working on water-repelling technologies for wood. They used high-energy plasma gas and noticed the ends of wood cells turned black. Further examination showed the material had incredible light absorption properties. The new material, … Read more
As NASA prepares for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, a new concept for growing homes using fungi could revolutionize future explorers’ habitats. A team at NASA Ames Research Center will receive $2 million over two years under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program to develop their Mycotecture Off Planet project. The mycotecture … Read more