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Superionic Crystals Could Replace Liquid Electrolytes
Researchers have designed two superionic crystals which could pave the way for safer all-solid-state batteries.
Replacing Lithium With Aluminum For Environmentally Friendly Batteries
This cheap and environmentally friendly battery could theoretically power a Tesla Model S for 560 km.
Fossils Suggest Hominids Had Larger Range Than Previously Thought
Australopithecus afarensis fossils found near Nairobi show that the range of ancient hominids extends to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
Tropical Ecosystems Pay Heavy Price For International Trade
Because they are underpaid for their products and face a disproportionate loss of ecosystem services, tropical countries are effectively subsidizing international trade to the tune of US$1.7 trillion per year.
China’s Bittersweet Success At Halting Forest Loss
Although satellite images show that tree cover in China is on the rise, unsustainable wood imports mean the problem may just be shifting elsewhere.
Blocking MicroRNAs To Prevent Osteoporosis
Targeting the microRNA miR-214-3p, which is found at elevated levels in elderly females, could help to treat osteoporosis.
Treating Huntington’s With Gene Knockout Might Be Safe For Adults
Although deleting the huntingtin gene is lethal for young mice, it appears to safely treat the disease in adult mice.
Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic
Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.
Magnetars Could Explain Super Bright Supernovas
Neutron stars called magnetars could be the power behind super-luminous supernovae, which are 10 to 100 times brighter than normal supernovae.
