Discover how a new tandem solar cell developed by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and Humboldt University Berlin has set a world record with 24.6% efficiency, promising a more sustainable energy future.

Laser-powered lightsails, inspired by science fiction, are being developed by Caltech researchers for interstellar travel. This innovative propulsion method uses laser beams to propel spacecraft, potentially allowing exploration of distant star systems. The research focuses on the response of ultrathin materials to laser pressure and the fine-tuning of sail dynamics, marking a significant leap toward advanced space exploration technology.

An investigation has uncovered that many UK gambling companies are sharing user data with Meta, Facebook's parent company, without users' consent, raising serious privacy concerns. This underlines the urgent need for tighter regulations and transparency in digital marketing.

Recent research from Cornell University has identified cobalt-manganese oxide as a promising alternative to platinum in fuel cell catalysts. This material has demonstrated structural stability under operational conditions, potentially offering a cost-effective solution for clean energy technologies. However, it faces challenges with durability under prolonged stress. The study, a collaborative effort among scientists, paves the way for further exploration of bimetallic oxide systems to enhance catalyst efficiency and reduce costs.

The Blue Ghost Mission 1 by Firefly Aerospace and NASA is set to innovate lunar exploration with its payload of ten groundbreaking scientific instruments. Part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, these instruments aim to advance our understanding of the Moon and lay the groundwork for future lunar missions.

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have unveiled a novel blood test method to detect organ-specific inflammation, enhancing diagnostic accuracy for diseases like heart disease and Alzheimer's and paving the way for personalized treatment approaches.

Ocean bacteria like Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus, once thought to be solitary, are linked by nanotube networks, reshaping our understanding of marine ecosystems and their impact on global processes.

An international team of astronomers has discovered that dark matter significantly influences galaxies 13 billion light years away, suggesting its crucial role in early universe formation. Using ALMA data, researchers found dark matter constitutes 60% of these galaxies' mass, reshaping our understanding of dark matter's impact on cosmic history and galaxy development.

BioSCape has demonstrated the capability of monitoring Earth’s biodiversity from space with advanced satellite technology. This NASA-funded initiative, involving over 160 scientists, collected essential ecological data over South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region, showcasing the potential for global biodiversity conservation using satellite and airborne platforms.

A groundbreaking study led by Professor Zhou Huanping from Peking University has made strides in perovskite solar technology with a novel iodine technique, achieving a 24% efficiency rate. This advancement addresses key challenges of crystallization and thermal stability, promising a brighter future for renewable energy solutions.