Science
April 30, 2022

Researchers Developed a Solar Panel That Continues To Gather Energy Once the Sun Sets

Solar panels are an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. Whether used off-grid, on mini-grids, or as part of large energy systems, these panels are becoming more accessible and affordable. They transform the sun's radiation into usable energy, which is often stored in batteries for use once the sun goes down. A research team at Stanford University is working to solve the problem of bulky batteries and dark hours.

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Astronomy
April 29, 2022

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Captures “Otherworldly” Wreckage on Mars

One year after its history-making first flight, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is once again proving its value. During its 26th flight, Ingenuity surveyed the wreckage of the Perseverance rover's backshell and parachute. These essential pieces of the rover's landing equipment were photographed in rich detail, giving scientists a better look at how the equipment performed.

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Animals
April 29, 2022

Family of Five Bears Is Discovered Hibernating Under California Home

Every year, bears go into hibernation during the cold, winter months, only emerging when spring rolls around. And while most bears make their den somewhere outdoors, others find a home closer to where humans live. Recently in Lake Tahoe, California, a family of bears was discovered hibernating underneath a resident's house. A mother black bear led her four cubs—one of which was an orphan that she adopted—into an empty crawl space underneath someone's home.

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Inspiring
April 28, 2022

118-Year-Old French Nun Is the New Title Holder of “Oldest Living Person”

What would it be like to live through every major world event since the First Industrial Revolution? Imagine living through two world wars. Two global pandemics. Witnessing the inventions of televisions and helicopters, the internet, and the smart phones we hold in our hands today. One woman knows: Lucile Randon, the 118-year-old nun from France known as Sister André.

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