A solid—rather than liquid—electrolyte between the opposite electrodes of a battery should, in theory, enable a rechargeable lithium metal battery that is safer, packs much more energy, and charges considerably faster than the lithium-ion…
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Tougher solid electrolyte advances long-sought lithium metal batteries
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FEMA is getting rid of thousands of workers in areas recovering from disasters
Thousands of employees whose contracts end this year will lose their jobs, FEMA managers said at personnel meetings this week. The cuts could hobble the nation’s disaster agency.
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Scientists discover natural 'brake' that could stop harmful inflammation
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide.
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FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds
A large multicenter clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
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Experts provide policy roadmap to reduce dementia risk
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework…
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Three technologies that will shape biotech in 2026
Recently, embryo scoring has evolved. Labs can pinch off a couple of cells from an embryo, look at its DNA, and screen for some genetic diseases. That list of diseases is increasing. And now some companies are taking things even further, offering…
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A Simple Silver Fix May Finally Stop Solid-State Batteries From Cracking
A nanoscale silver coating could be the key to making ultra-powerful solid-state batteries finally work. Replacing the liquid electrolyte inside today’s batteries with a solid one could unlock a new generation of rechargeable lithium metal…
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NASA brings Crew-11 home early in rare medical evacuation
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission has successfully concluded with a safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean early Thursday morning, just off the coast of San Diego. The landing brought to a close a mission that lasted more than five months aboard the…
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CMF Headphones Pro Review: Gorgeous Budget-Friendly Headphones for Everyday Listening
The CMF Headphones Pro feel like Nothing’s one of the most confident audio products yet, not because they try to outdo premium headphones, but because they clearly understand what most people actually want at ₹7,999. These are big,…
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Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science by big initiatives’ | Opinion
Alexandra Navrotsky is a regents professor in the School of Molecular Sciences and the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy and affiliated faculty member of the School of Earth and Space Exploration, at Arizona State…
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