AstronomyAstronomers Discover Ancient Quasars with Mysterious Origins A quasar is the extremely bright core of a galaxy that hosts an active supermassive black hole at its center. As the black hole draws…
TechnologyPerovskite Research enhances Solar Cell Efficiency and Product Lifespan An international team led by the University of Surrey with Imperial College London have identified a strategy to improve both the performance and stability for…
AstronomyMars’ Wobble could indicate the Presence of Dark Matter In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes…
EngineeringProtective Layer Doubles the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells Northwestern University scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside…
AstronomyEarly Universe has more Black Holes than Expected With the help of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of researchers led by scientists in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University has…
EngineeringResearch Developments – Quantum-inspired Design increases Heat-to-electricity Conversion Efficiency Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light.…
AstronomyDancing Galaxies create a Monster at Cosmic Dawn Astronomers have spotted a pair of galaxies in the act of merging 12.8 billion years ago. The characteristics of these galaxies indicate that the merger…
TechnologyTandem Solar Cells composed of Perovskite and Organic Material achieve record efficiency Trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells to become independent from fossil energy sources is a major goal of solar cell research. A team…
AstronomyNew Data Suggests that Ancient Mars had Buried Water Stores and Uncommon Magmas A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The…
TechnologyHow to make Non-toxic and Efficient Solar Cells Large-scale production of organic solar cells with high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This can now be made possible through a new design principle developed…
ZoologyMassive Volcanic Explosions were not the Cause of Dinosaur Demise While volcanism caused a temporary cold period, the effects had already worn off thousands of years before the meteorite, the ultimate cause of the dinosaur…
TechnologyTraining Solar Panels to move with the Wind Researchers propose a unique numerical decision-making framework for solar panel protection against extreme weather conditions. The framework combines advanced wind simulations with machine learning to…