Here's How NASA's Ion Thrusters Keep Satellites Flying
Satellites can stay in orbit for a long time if they use thrusters to avoid orbital decay, but fuel is heavy and expensive. NASA has a better idea instead.
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Scientists Spot A Giant Cloudy Planet That's As Light As Cotton Candy
Exoplanets come in all shapes and sizes and even have their own weather conditions. Well, this giant cloudy planet is as light as cotton candy.
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Is Google's New AI Listening To Your Phone Calls?
Google I/O ‘24 unveiled some of the latest technology being developed by the company, with audio-based AI protection being one of the more interesting features.
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OpenAI Reveals Multimodal GPT-4o To Take On Google's Gemini AI
OpenAI just revealed the next phase in its multimodal artificial intelligence called GPT-4o, and it may be a huge game changer in the world of technology.
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Will Solar Panels Work During A Power Outage? It Depends
Energy independence is a common goal for people installing solar systems, but will panels generate power in a grid shutdown? It's not so simple.
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ChatGPT Vs. Google Gemini: Which AI Chatbot Is Smarter?
AI chatbots recently took the world by storm. We compared two of the biggest, OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, to see which was smarter.
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Arduino's Wire Library: What It Is & How It Works
Some of the first steps toward working with Arduino is understanding how to write code for it. The good news is that it's made with beginners in mind.
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Solar Panel Pool Heaters: Do They Really Work?
Yes, you read that correctly. You can use solar panels to heat your pool. And it's actually one of the best most cost-effective uses of solar out there.
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Where Is Tornado Alley, And How Did It Get Its Name?
Tornado Alley is a well-known term across most of the United States, but the exact area it covers and how the term originated is not known to many.
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This Telescope Will Search For The Ghostly Fingerprints Of Mysterious Dark Matter
Rubin will be performing a survey of the sky using the largest digital camera ever built for astronomy.
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Everything We Know About SpaceX's Futuristic New Space Suit
The SpaceX suit has been improved with enhanced reliability and the development of backup systems during spacewalks.
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Can You Use A Brush On Solar Panels? Cleaning Dos And Don'ts
If you've invested in solar panels, the last thing you want to do is damage them with an incorrect cleaning technique. This is what you need to know.
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Installing Solar Panels On Your Balcony: Is It A Good Idea?
Portable and plug-in solar systems are already popular in Europe. Now heads are beginning to turn in the U.S. to this potential energy solution.
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The Evolution Of Solar Energy: How Solar Panels Have Changed Over The Years
The evolution of solar is a long story that hasn't come close to finishing. Here's how solar panels have changed and evolved over the years.
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Here's How NASA Spotted Thousands Of Near-Earth Asteroids
There's an astronomical number of asteroids hanging around Earth, and it's important to spot them before they get too close. Here's one way NASA achieved that.
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Is The RTX 4090 Still Good For Gaming In 2024?
Every PC gamer knows that your games are only as good as your GPU. But with Nvidia's 5000-series cards just around the corner, should you wait for an upgrade?
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Perovskite Solar Cells: What Are They & How Do They Work?
This renewable energy technology has shown huge potential for over a decade, if only a few large obstacles could be overcome on the road to market.
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Here's How Astronauts On The ISS Repair Broken Space Telescopes
Even the most advanced technology can break down from time to time. When that happens in space, it can be a complicated process to conduct repairs.
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Laser Transmission Explained: What It Means For Transmitting Data During Space Exploration
Some of the earliest spaceflights have been facilitated via radio communication with Earth, but laser transmission is the modern evolution of space comms.
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This Rover Plans To Search For Life On Mars: Here's How
Another rover will be join the Mars exploration rush as the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin is back on track to head to the planet.
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Is ChatGPT Safe? What You Should Know Before You Start Using AI Chatbots
AI has exploded in popularity over the past couple years, but there are important issues to consider before you start using this technology in your daily life.
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Here's How Engineers Use Plasma To Make Real-Life Lightsabers
Every "Star Wars" fan has probably wanted to swing a lightsaber at some point in their life. Now, engineers are using plasma to make real-life lightsabers.
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Zero Gravity Explained: Where & When Does It Exist?
Have you ever wondered how astronauts seem to defy gravity and float around aboard their spacecrafts? Is it possible to simulate this on earth?
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Ground-Mounted Vs Roof-Mounted Solar Panels: Which Are Better?
Ground-mounted solar panels might be better for one home while roof-mounted solar panels are better for another. Here's how to decide between the two.
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How NASA Spotted The Effects Of El Niño From Space
NASA has been tracking the El Niño event, which began in 2023 and had its biggest effects through the end of 2023 and into the early months of 2024.
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Everything You Wanted To Know About The Boeing Starliner Spacecraft
You might have heard about the Boeing Starliner's development, or delay. We've got all the other details on why it's important and when you could see it here.
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5 Things Solar Panels Can Power In Your Greenhouse
A greenhouse is a great way to grow plants and produce, but they need energy for lighting, heating, and airflow. Here's how solar panels can help.
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