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Dutch scientists discover tin-based solar breakthrough that keeps hot electrons 1,000 times longer than current panels, changing the future of solar power

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Dutch scientists discover tin-based solar breakthrough that keeps hot electrons 1,000 times longer than current panels, changing the future of solar power

Scientists at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have discovered how tin-based perovskite materials allow hot electrons to retain their excess energy for around 1,000 times longer than expected, a finding that could shape the future of solar power. The researchers found that two physical effects, the hot phonon bottleneck and the Burstein–Moss effect, … Read more

An Ohio park covered just 43 acres; a land transfer involving the city and a homebuilder is adding 333 conservation acres, making the park nearly nine times its former size

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An Ohio park covered just 43 acres; a land transfer involving the city and a homebuilder is adding 333 conservation acres, making the park nearly nine times its former size

Homestead Metro Park in Hilliard, Ohio, is set for a dramatic expansion, with 333 acres of conservation land being added to the 43-acre park, according to the City of Hilliard and Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks. Columbus Business First also reported on the land transfer, which involves the city and homebuilder M/I Homes. Once … Read more

Australia switched on a $7.8 million wastewater plant that can process 700 megalitres a year; its inventor says it breaks down stubborn pollutants 16 times more efficiently

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Australia switched on a $7.8 million wastewater plant that can process 700 megalitres a year; its inventor says it breaks down stubborn pollutants 16 times more efficiently

Australia has switched on a new advanced wastewater treatment plant in regional New South Wales that could turn discarded sewage effluent into a valuable source of recycled water. The $7.8 million facility in Dubbo can process up to 700 megalitres of wastewater a year, roughly the equivalent of 280 Olympic-sized swimming pools, as the region … Read more

Times Square horror: BMW driver flees after dragging NYPD officer to ground; shocking video surfaces

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A police officer was dragged to the ground by a BMW that sped away during an attempted traffic stop in New York City's Times Square. (Unsplash)

An NYPD officer was dragged to the ground by a BMW that sped away during an attempted traffic stop in New York City’s Times Square early Saturday, September 12, according to NYPD, as reported by New York Post. A police officer was dragged to the ground by a BMW that sped away during an attempted … Read more

Charlie Kirk statue row: Protestors clash around Times Square; videos capture tense moments

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Supporters of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and counter-protesters briefly clashed in New York City’s Times Square on Thursday. A bronze statue commemorating the Turning Point USA founder was unveiled on the first anniversary of his assassination. Artist Sergio Furnari’s statue of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk is unveiled on the first anniversary of Kirk’s … Read more

In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later, the biocontrol program was linked to over 3 times more hantavirus-positive deer mice

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In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later, the biocontrol program was linked to over 3 times more hantavirus-positive deer mice

A biological control project started half a century ago to destroy a stubborn invasive weed accidentally set off an ecological chain reaction that increased human exposure to a deadly virus. In 1973, wildlife officials and agricultural scientists in Montana released two species of European gall flies, Urophora affinis and Urophora quadrifasciata, to control the spread … Read more

Erin Piacenti GoFundMe: Times Square victim had welcomed first child Madison 5 months ago, ‘Incredibly loving mother’

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Erin Piacenti GoFundMe: Times Square victim had welcomed first child Madison 5 months ago (GoFundMe)

A GoFundMe has been launched for Erin Piacentia 32-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed in an attack in Times Square. Erin, a vice president at Bank of America, had welcomed a baby girl with her husband just five months ago, according to the fundraiser. Erin Piacenti GoFundMe: Times Square victim had welcomed first child Madison … Read more

Pamela Cisneros family: Times Square stabbing suspect’s brother speaks out – Was she suffering from bipolar disorder?

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Pamela Cisneros, who had a history of mental health challenges, fatally stabbed a woman and injured a man in Times Square.

Pamela Cisneros, who stabbed two persons near Times Squarehad a long history of mental health issues. Following her death in the tragic incident, her shocked brother stated on Tuesday that there were no indications she would resort to such violent behavior. Pamela Cisneros, who had a history of mental health challenges, fatally stabbed a woman … Read more

Who was Pamela Cisneros? Times Square stabbing suspect identified: ‘She had a history of mental health issues’

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Following a stabbing spree in Times Square, police fatally shot Pamela Cisneros, who attacked two victims. The male victim survived, while the female victim died.

Police in New York City shot and killed a woman on Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square, said city officials during a press conference. Following a stabbing spree in Times Square, police fatally shot Pamela Cisneros, who attacked two victims. The male victim survived, while the female victim died. Jessica Tisch, the … Read more

Scientists used geothermal drill-hole temperatures in Oregon’s Cascades and found at least 81 cubic kilometres of water hidden in volcanic rock, nearly 3 times Lake Mead’s capacity

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Scientists used geothermal drill-hole temperatures in Oregon’s Cascades and found at least 81 cubic kilometres of water hidden in volcanic rock, nearly 3 times Lake Mead’s capacity

Oregon’s Cascade Range(Representative image by Canva) Beneath the forested slopes of Oregon’s Cascade Range, scientists have uncovered a vast, hidden reservoir of water locked inside volcanic rock. By analysing temperature data from geothermal drill holes, a University of Oregon-led team estimated that at least 81 cubic kilometres of water are stored in the region’s subsurface, … Read more