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150 Million Batteries Are Expected to Be Discarded by 2035. Researchers Have Found a Way to Rejuvenate Them
EnergyPrinceton University will develop the U.S.’ first commercial lithium-ion battery recycling plant.
Read more »The Gordie Howe Bridge: The Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge in the U.S. Upon Completion and the Heart of a Cross-Border Drama
MegastructuresThe new Gordie Howe Bridge promises competition but has faced resistance from its neighbor’s owners.
Read more »This Japanese Man Felt His Prison Sentence Was Too Short, so He Built a Replica of His Cell in His Garden. He Stayed There for the Rest of His Life
MagnetAmong the war stories, the case of Hitoshi Imamura holds a very prominent place in Japanese history.
Read more »This Atomic Battery Exceeds Expectations: It Lasts 5,700 Years Thanks to Diamond and Carbon-14
EnergyAlthough other atomic batteries exist, this one stands apart—at least theoretically.
Read more »Intel Is Gearing Up for a 2025 Filled With Semiconductor Innovations. This Is the Company’s Plan to Surpass TSMC
Business and EconomicsFormer CEO Pat Gelsinger wanted to achieve the most advanced lithography and the industry’s best transistors by 2025.
Read more »One of the Greatest Mysteries of the Himalayas Lies in Its Geology: Researchers Have Discovered It’s Destroying the Earth’s Crust
Nature and EnvironmentThe Himalayas originated from plate tectonics. However, the dynamics of this process are much more complex than previously thought.
Read more »China Strikes Back at U.S. Chip Sanctions with Gallium Export Ban
Business and EconomicsIn response to the Biden administration’s most sweeping package of semiconductor-related sanctions to date, China has delivered a sharp counterstrike.
Read more »Google Believes Its New AI Model Can Forecast the Weather More Accurately Than Meteorologists. It Won’t Be That Easy
Nature and EnvironmentFor many years, improving weather forecasting models has been a priority for scientists worldwide.
Read more »What Used to Cost $1.5 Billion Now Costs SpaceX Only $15 Million: This Is How It’s Dominating the Space Launch Industry
SpaceAs 2024 comes to a close, the company has entered a unique league of its own.
Read more »Secret U.S. Agency Is Paying $5 Million to Remove America’s Spy Satellites From New Vera Rubin Observatory Images
SpaceThe telescope will take a picture of the entire night sky every three nights—a problem for the U.S. national security community.
Read more »Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Review: Color is Welcome, but the Other Features Matter More
ReviewsThis Kindle is faster, more powerful, and more ambitious than any previous model in Amazon's history.
Read more »A New York Landlord Increased Rent for No Reason. Now the Company Has to Pay Its Tenants $15 Million
MagnetThe case sets a historic precedent in the fight for transparency in the U.S. rental market.
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Spotify Wrapped 2024: How to Find Your Stats and See Your Top Artists and Songs
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Secret Santa 2024: How to Use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot as an AI Gift Exchange Generator
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Bluesky Feeds: A Breakdown of Feeds and How to Add Them to Customize Your Timeline
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The Latest Status Symbol Isn’t a Car or a Handbag: It’s a Chocolate and Pistachio Bar That’s Gone Viral
HealthThe latest luxury item for millionaires isn't a car or an exclusive handbag. It's the "Dubai chocolate," a chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream that costs $20.
Read more »The ‘Deaths in 2024’ Wikipedia Page Is the Most-Read of 2024. Here Are the Top 25 Most Popular Wikipedia Entries
MagnetPeople spent 2.4 billion hours reading English Wikipedia in 2024, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Read more »The Succession of Tim Cook (VII): Jeff Williams, the Establishment Pick
Business and EconomicsApple’s chief operating officer since 2015, Williams is a key figure in global supply chain management and operations. He also oversaw the development of the Apple Watch.
Read more »Jaguar Type 00: A Concept Car That Breaks With the Past and Paves the Way for the Future
MobilityIf the intention was to create controversy, Jaguar has definitely achieved that.
Read more »Voyager 1 Successfully Resumes Communication With Earth Thanks to NASA’s Latest Rescue Efforts
SpaceThe spacecraft stopped transmitting signals to Earth through its main radio transmitter.
Read more »The Blue Grinch Meme Is Everywhere. Here’s What the ‘That Feeling When Knee Surgery Is Tomorrow’ Actually Means
MagnetIn short, it’s not that deep. It may not even last that long in the mainstream. That’s not stopping the grifters, though.
Read more »After the Presidential Election, Elon Musk Becomes Donald Trump’s 'First Buddy,' Making Sam Altman Persona Non Grata
Robotics and AIMusk close ties to Trump could benefit his companies while posing challenges for rivals.
Read more »Pat Gelsinger’s Resignation Is a Turning Point for Intel. Can the Company Navigate Its Biggest Crisis in History?
Business and EconomicsGelsinger missed the opportunity to capitalize on the surge of AI, which has proven to be particularly detrimental.
Read more »Tesla’s Dominance Prompts California to Consider a Drastic Decision: Excluding It From EV Subsidies
MobilityElon Musk and California are in an open war over EV subsidies.
Read more »An Adventurer Captured the First Underwater Photograph Nearly 140 Years Ago. Now, Android Manufacturers Are Following Suit
SmartphonesAndroid manufacturers are leveraging the IP69 protocol for an unexpected feature: underwater photography.
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