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A New Way to Power Small Devices with Everyday Motion: Limestone Putty Nanogenerators
At The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), scientists have developed an innovative triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that harnesses electricity using limestone putty. This breakthrough technology not only generates power but also holds the potential for substantial cost savings compared to traditional manufacturing approaches.
Extreme Weather Events May Rise by 2050 Due to Carbon Neutrality, According to New Research
Extrapolating from the current trajectory of Earth's greenhouse gas emissions, climate models project a concerning worst-case scenario: a potential warming of the planet by 4.3°C by the year 2100 if effective measures are not swiftly enacted. Despite the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement by 195 countries and regions, with the goal of restricting the global temperature rise to 2°C (preferably 1.5°C) above pre-industrial levels by 2100, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has reported a notable 1.1°C increase up to the year 2020. This emphasizes the urgency for enhanced climate action to align with international goals and avert more severe consequences.
Exploring Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency in Particle Colliders: A Question Posed by Physicists
Since the detection of the Higgs boson in 2012, physicists have aimed to construct advanced particle colliders for a more profound exploration of this elusive particle and delving into the fundamental aspects of particle physics at increasingly higher energy levels. However, the challenge lies in the substantial energy requirements associated with this endeavor. Operating a typical collider demands hundreds of megawatts, equivalent to the power consumed by tens of millions of modern lightbulbs. Additionally, the energy expended in constructing these devices compounds the issue, resulting in a significant carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas footprint.