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When you push the right controller stick forwards, do you expect a game camera to move up or down? Whether players use “normal” or “inverted” camera controls has long been a point of debate. Now, though, it’s part of a scientific study. As reported by The Guardian, Dr Jennifer Corbett and Dr Jaap Munneke at Brunel University London initiated a …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Scientists discover that scandium doping significantly enhances sodium-ion battery performance and structural integrity. 🧪 The study addresses the issue of rapid capacity fading in sodium manganese oxide cathodes. 🔍 Introduction of scandium helps preserve the structural integrity of the P′2 polytype cathode material. 🌍 The research presents a new strategy for improving the stability of layered …

Rocks formed immediately before and after non-avian dinosaurs went extinct are strikingly different, and now, tens of millions of years later, scientists think they’ve identified the culprit—and it wasn’t the Chicxulub asteroid impact. In a study published Monday in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, researchers argue that dinosaurs physically influenced their surroundings so dramatically that their disappearance led to …

‘Like trying to see fog in the dark’: How strange pulses of energy are helping scientists build the ultimate map of the universe  Live Science Source link

Scientists have warned that research into “mirror life” organisms — hypothetical life forms made up of molecules that perfectly mirror those found in regular life — should be stopped. Theoretically, it’s a cool idea. But some scientists are worried that these life forms, if they’re ever realized, could turn into a major risk for the world around us by turning into an …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers discover that bending salty ice generates electricity, offering a new clean energy source. 🌊 The process involves microscopic channels of salty water creating a streaming current when ice is bent. 🌍 Ice covers 10% of Earth’s surface, making it a significant untapped resource for sustainable energy. 🔧 Challenges include mechanical fatigue and energy loss, requiring …

IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ The Hayabusa2 mission targets asteroid 1998 KY26, now revealed to be only 11 meters wide. 🌍 Astronomers used the Very Large Telescope to refine measurements, discovering the asteroid’s rapid rotation. 📊 The study of KY26 could inform future asteroid mining and enhance planetary defense strategies. 🔭 Observations of KY26 highlight the advancements in space technology and …

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: We’ve reached the limit of a very successful way to make new elements in the lab. In new research, scientists unveil a new take on that technology and report its success. The heaviest elements could have new uses and properties we haven’t dreamt of. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced a …

Images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS snapped during the September 7 total lunar eclipse seem to suggest that the latest visitor to the Solar System may be turning green. That’s not all that strange for a comet. Many Solar System comets give off a green glow when they heat up enough to emit vapor. However, for 3I/ATLAS, it might be quite …

You may have heard lately that tattoos can potentially raise your risk of skin cancer. Recent research might complicate that narrative, however, suggesting that tattoos aren’t as harmful to our skin as assumed. Scientists at the University of Utah led the study, published last month in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Contrary to their expectations, they found that …