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NASA’s Perseverance Records First-Ever Mini-Lightning on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured the first confirmed mini-lightning sparks in Mars’ dusty atmosphere. Using its sensitive microphone, the rover recorded 55 tiny electrical discharges during dust storms over two Martian years. These sparks generate reactive chemicals that can break down organic molecules, affecting future life-detection ef...
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Explained: Why Isn't Renewable Energy Replacing Fossil Fuels Faster
The total global power generation from renewable sources saved US$467 billion in avoided fuel costs in 2024 alone.
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India Can Meet 2032 Power Demand Without New coal Plants: Report
India does not need any new coal power plant beyond those already under construction to meet its electricity demand by 2032, according to a recent study.
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Expert Weighs In On Environmental Impact Of Deepfake Videos That Is "Often Overlooked"
An expert suggests that people should be mindful of the environmental impact and consider the consequences of their online activities.
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Scientists Construct 5-Micron Engine Generating Effective Heat of 13 Million Degrees Celsius Without Burning
A team of scientists has created a microscopic engine made from a 5-micrometre glass bead suspended in an electric field. By applying oscillating voltages, the bead moves as if it’s in an environment of 13 million°C, even though it remains cool. The study reveals bizarre thermodynamic effects at tiny scales, offering clues to how natural molecul...
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Scientists Discover Parasitic Worms That Hunt Using Static Electricity
Scientists discovered that a tiny nematode leaps toward flying insects using static electricity. The findings reveal how electrostatic forces drive predator-prey interactions and could reshape how we understand small-scale ecosystems.
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Cambridge Team Uncovers Unexpected Quantum Behaviour in Non-Metal Organic Molecule
Cambridge scientists have made a major leap in solar innovation by discovering a quantum effect in an organic molecule, P3TTM. This new material can convert light into electricity with unprecedented efficiency, potentially leading to the next generation of lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective solar power systems.
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Adani Power Gets Letter Of Award For 2,400 MW Thermal Power Plant In Bihar
Adani Power Ltd on Friday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) for a 25-year, long-term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL).
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India Achieves 50% Green Energy Milestone, 5 Years Ahead Of Paris Agreement Target
India has hit a major clean energy milestone, achieving 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the 2030 target set under the Paris Agreement.
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Mars Dust Devils May Spark Lightning, Might Pose Risks to Rovers: Study
A new computer-modeling study reveals that dust devils on Mars—swirling columns of dust and air—may become electrically charged enough to spark lightning-like discharges. Led by researcher Varun Sheel, the study simulates how dry Martian conditions and frictional collisions between dust grains can generate strong electric fields inside these vo...
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Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
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Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can 'Breathe' By Generating Electricity
The process is called extracellular respiration, which mimics how batteries discharge electric current -- allowing bacteria to thrive without oxygen.
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Chennai, Other Parts Of Tamil Nadu Face Power Cuts Today: Check List Of Affected Areas And Timings
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced an electricity supply disruption in several areas on May 22, Thursday.
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India Ranks As 3rd-Largest Generator Of Wind, Solar Power: Report
India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Opinion | Why Does Your AI 'Ghibli' Look So Terrible? Because It Is
What happens when AI conjures art out of thin air while completely isolating the user from the process? You get what is, essentially, just an artefact, minus the artistry. A hunk of butter that's all hunk and no butter.
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NASA’s Perseverance Records First-Ever Mini-Lightning on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured the first confirmed mini-lightning sparks in Mars’ dusty atmosphere. Using its sensitive microphone, the rover recorded 55 tiny electrical discharges during dust storms over two Martian years. These sparks generate reactive chemicals that can break down organic molecules, affecting future life-detection ef...
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Explained: Why Isn't Renewable Energy Replacing Fossil Fuels Faster
The total global power generation from renewable sources saved US$467 billion in avoided fuel costs in 2024 alone.
-
India Can Meet 2032 Power Demand Without New coal Plants: Report
India does not need any new coal power plant beyond those already under construction to meet its electricity demand by 2032, according to a recent study.
-
Expert Weighs In On Environmental Impact Of Deepfake Videos That Is "Often Overlooked"
An expert suggests that people should be mindful of the environmental impact and consider the consequences of their online activities.
-
Scientists Construct 5-Micron Engine Generating Effective Heat of 13 Million Degrees Celsius Without Burning
A team of scientists has created a microscopic engine made from a 5-micrometre glass bead suspended in an electric field. By applying oscillating voltages, the bead moves as if it’s in an environment of 13 million°C, even though it remains cool. The study reveals bizarre thermodynamic effects at tiny scales, offering clues to how natural molecul...
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Scientists Discover Parasitic Worms That Hunt Using Static Electricity
Scientists discovered that a tiny nematode leaps toward flying insects using static electricity. The findings reveal how electrostatic forces drive predator-prey interactions and could reshape how we understand small-scale ecosystems.
-
Cambridge Team Uncovers Unexpected Quantum Behaviour in Non-Metal Organic Molecule
Cambridge scientists have made a major leap in solar innovation by discovering a quantum effect in an organic molecule, P3TTM. This new material can convert light into electricity with unprecedented efficiency, potentially leading to the next generation of lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective solar power systems.
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Adani Power Gets Letter Of Award For 2,400 MW Thermal Power Plant In Bihar
Adani Power Ltd on Friday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) for a 25-year, long-term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL).
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India Achieves 50% Green Energy Milestone, 5 Years Ahead Of Paris Agreement Target
India has hit a major clean energy milestone, achieving 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the 2030 target set under the Paris Agreement.
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Mars Dust Devils May Spark Lightning, Might Pose Risks to Rovers: Study
A new computer-modeling study reveals that dust devils on Mars—swirling columns of dust and air—may become electrically charged enough to spark lightning-like discharges. Led by researcher Varun Sheel, the study simulates how dry Martian conditions and frictional collisions between dust grains can generate strong electric fields inside these vo...
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Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
-
Scientists Discover Bacteria That Can 'Breathe' By Generating Electricity
The process is called extracellular respiration, which mimics how batteries discharge electric current -- allowing bacteria to thrive without oxygen.
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Chennai, Other Parts Of Tamil Nadu Face Power Cuts Today: Check List Of Affected Areas And Timings
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced an electricity supply disruption in several areas on May 22, Thursday.
-
India Ranks As 3rd-Largest Generator Of Wind, Solar Power: Report
India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany, to according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Opinion | Why Does Your AI 'Ghibli' Look So Terrible? Because It Is
What happens when AI conjures art out of thin air while completely isolating the user from the process? You get what is, essentially, just an artefact, minus the artistry. A hunk of butter that's all hunk and no butter.
