Elusive polaron ‘dance’ discovery solves decades-old quantum mystery
An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle,…
Rising energy prices put AI and data centers in the crosshairs
As tech companies tout their plans for massive new data centers, consumers are increasingly worried the AI-driven gold…
World used record amount of fossil fuels last year, scientists say
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more…
A look at consumer prices 9 months into the Trump administration
After a weekslong delay because of the federal government shutdown, the latest report on consumer prices has arrived,…
Renewables Overtake Coal as World’s Biggest Source of Electricity
The solar arrays at the Kubuqi Desert, 2024 – credit: NASA’s Earth Observatory. Renewable energy sources like solar…
Scientists Discover Ordinary Ice Has Extraordinary Electrical Properties
Researchers have discovered that ice can generate electricity when bent or deformed, offering new insight into both nature…
Trump lieutenants tell Europe to stop worrying about climate change – POLITICO
Wright, a former oil man, did not deny the existence of climate change, but said its effects had…
Solar trees preserve 99% of forests, mimic nature to generate energy
A recent study indicates that vertically designed “solar trees” can generate electricity on par with conventional solar farms…
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
Can Ice Really Generate Power? Scientists Say Yes
We all know ice is cold, slippery, and great in lemonade. But here’s a twist: it’s also full…
Ice shows hidden ability to produce electricity when stressed: Study
Ice is not as passive as it looks. New research shows that ordinary ice can create electricity when…
This rubber band breakthrough could lead to self-charging smartwatches
Chinese scientists have developed a polymer that converts heat from its stretching into electricity, an advance that could…