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Storing and generating energy in a single device: scientists redefine the concept of the solar battery

Feb 19, 2026 07:30

A group of Chinese researchers has developed a battery that can not only store energy but also produce it. One of the biggest challenges to the energy transition and the breakthrough of renewable resources is the volatile nature of solar energy and the need for increasingly efficient storage systems. A new study published in the journal Electrochimica Acta and entitled 'An aqueous...' promises to change that thanks to an integrated device that can perform both functions.

Scientists discover "inverted" planetary system

Feb 18, 2026 09:30

Scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA) have just discovered a planetary system that overturns all current theories on planet formation.

Spray seals deadly wounds in a second and saves thousands of lives

Feb 17, 2026 17:30

A thin cloud that settles on a wound and forms a solid barrier within a second, capable of stopping a potentially fatal bleed. That's the picture coming out of South Korea, where a group of researchers has developed a hemostatic spray for use in the most extreme situations, from the battlefield to disaster-stricken areas.

Scientists reveal simple trick to lower your blood sugar in minutes

Feb 17, 2026 15:00

Is a simple squeeze of lemon juice really enough to change how our bodies respond to a carb-rich meal?

More fires in Alaska now than in past 3,000 Years: Arctic warning signal

Feb 17, 2026 12:00

Fires in the Arctic of Alaska exceed anything recorded in the past 3,000 years. This is shown by a new reconstruction that links modern satellite data with charcoal remains preserved in the peat layers of the soil. This reveals that the tundra is no longer protected by the cold and humidity that made fire rare in the past.

In this country, it's the year 2569, not 2026: how can this be?

Feb 16, 2026 10:00

Alongside the Gregorian system used internationally, Thais follow the Buddhist lunar calendar for religious celebrations and traditional observances.

The 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn finally returns to our sky, don't miss it!

Feb 15, 2026 14:00

On the evening of February 19, plan nothing else: in our sky, the spectacle of a 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn returns.

Manhattan opens first supermarket with free groceries, long queues to get food and household items

Feb 13, 2026 14:00

In New York City, on the streets of West Village, hundreds of people braved the cold for something that until recently seemed unthinkable: a entirely free supermarket.

Lofoten Islands: Norwegian paradise above Arctic Circle a must visit in 2026 to admire northern lights and midnight sun

Feb 13, 2026 13:00

The Lofoten Islands are an essential stop when visiting Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this archipelago offers beautiful and incredibly diverse landscapes: majestic mountains, deep fjords and long beaches that are very popular with surfers.

Scientists find 169 chemicals (and 48 of them are harmful) in hair extensions

Feb 13, 2026 12:00

The global market for hair extensions is worth billions of dollars and is expected to exceed 14 billion by 2028. Yet despite their widespread use, these products are still among the least regulated and least studied cosmetics in the market.

Storing and generating energy in a single device: scientists redefine the concept of the solar battery

Scientists discover "inverted" planetary system

Spray seals deadly wounds in a second and saves thousands of lives

Scientists reveal simple trick to lower your blood sugar in minutes

More fires in Alaska now than in past 3,000 Years: Arctic warning signal

In this country, it's the year 2569, not 2026: how can this be?

The 'kiss' between Moon and Saturn finally returns to our sky, don't miss it!

Manhattan opens first supermarket with free groceries, long queues to get food and household items

Lofoten Islands: Norwegian paradise above Arctic Circle a must visit in 2026 to admire northern lights and midnight sun

Scientists find 169 chemicals (and 48 of them are harmful) in hair extensions

U.S. Army asks soldiers for ‘creative’ ideas to put pressure on Iran

Attack involving a birthday gift for Russian space commander

Ukraine bombs Russian resort town: 4 dead, including 1 child

Reform UK wants to deploy the Royal Navy against Migrants in the English Channel

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