A fluid can store solar energy and then release it as heat months later

Sunlight can cause a molecule to change structure, and then release heat later. [...]

A Startup Says It Grew Human Sperm in a Lab—and Used It to Make Embryos

Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into "normal, mature" sperm. [...]

VC Quantonation closes €220M fund to back next-gen physics tech

A Paris-based venture firm that has quietly shaped the quantum technology scenery is now making a much louder statement about Europe’s role in the future of computing, materials science, and sensing [...]

If you're running local AI, this MSI Vector 16 HX deal is the one to beat — get 16GB of VRAM and a Core Ultra 9 for $599 off at Newegg

The laptop boasts Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, with a free games bundle worth $268 - add accident protection and get a $115 electric food sealer system free, too (for some reason). [...]

Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all. [...]

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: What's changed and which one should you buy?

Now that pre-orders are open for the Google Pixel 10a, it’s time to see how it stacks up against last year’s Pixel 9a. At first glance, the two phones look very similar, and that’s not a bad thi [...]

The Sun's Temper Tantrums: What You Should Know About Solar Storms

Solar storms are associated with the lovely aurora borealis, but they can have negative impacts, too. [...]

X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail

Synchrotron radiation imaging revealed a porous, almost sponge-like nanostructure to create bright hues [...]

The SpaceX Starship V3 Set for Liftoff Today: What to Know

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is getting ready for the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket ahead of the company's plans to go public in June. [...]