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The ceramic battery easily withstands extreme temperatures of up to 150 °C
Scientists have developed a solid-state ceramic battery that operates at 150°C and is completely fireproof. The technology promises cheaper outdoor production and will be used in ... More
New cement coating turns walls into magnetic surfaces
The 29-year-old inventor has developed a prototype of Ironplac, a cement with iron fillers that holds magnets without drilling. The material's success depends on future load-bearing tests, ... More
Plasma technology turns coffee into renewable fuel
South Korean scientists have developed a flame pyrolysis process that converts wet coffee grounds into fuel in 90 seconds using plasma at temperatures up to 900°C. More
Modular blocks from waste plastic for fast house construction
The Conceptos Plásticos plastic modular block system allows a house to be built in five days. The material is 40 % cheaper than the classic one, and UNICEF is using it in Ivory Coast ... More
Will smart glasses be banned behind the wheel?
Illinois will become the first state to ban the use of smart glasses while driving, regardless of whether they have a screen or not. Fines for violators will start at around 70 euros, in the case of ... More
Japanese scientists simplify clean fuel production with new invention
Scientists from Osaka have developed a device for artificial photosynthesis that stably produces formic acid from CO2 and water by adjusting its resistance when heated. The system works ... More
Best map app? Google Maps, Petal Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, CoMaps...
Is Google Maps the best map app? For most people, yes, but there are also very good alternatives. More
Kriptomat closes doors: users must transfer funds by the end of June
The Slovenian crypto platform is closing down operations and is recommending users switch to Kraken. More
Scientists discover recipe for nearly indestructible plastic
MIT scientists have doubled the impact resistance of polystyrene and rubber by adding weak bonds. The technology allows for better energy absorption during falls, promising a more durable ... More
Google's new speaker aims to conquer kitchen counters with AI
After almost six years, Google has introduced a new smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker, with built-in Gemini artificial intelligence, 360-degree sound, and faster processing that serves ... More
