Chinese giant CATL launches a commercial salt-based battery for EVs

Leveraging salt could help us avoid much of the cost and difficulty in sourcing scarcer lithium, and Chinese giant CATL is looking to lead the charge by launching its first commercial sodium-ion battery.

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The Apollo 11 Ascent Stage may still be orbiting the Moon

A new mathematical study suggests that the abandoned Ascent Stage of the Apollo 11 mission's Eagle Lunar Module, long believed to have crashed on the Moon in 1969, may be circling our largest natural satellite in a stable orbit.

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Mice sweating fat raises prospect of unusual anti-obesity therapy

Scientists have stumbled across a mechanism by which the immune system triggers the secretion of fat cells through the skin. The mechanism may translate from mice into humans, but turning it into a safe obesity therapy could be challenging.

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Liquid-filled optical fiber designed for more robust data transmission

Although optical fibers are highly effective at data transmission, they're also relatively brittle. An experimental new type of optical fiber addresses that limitation, by incorporating a core made of liquid glycerol.

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FireCan offers a forest-friendly alternative to wood-burning campfires

Given how hot and dry much of North America has been this year, traditional campfires are currently banned in many regions. The FireCan offers an alternative, as it's a portable propane-powered fire pit that sits above the ground.

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Adidas’ new 3D-printed sunglasses weigh just 20 grams

Although you may not give much thought to the weight of your sports sunglasses, you likely would notice if they were exceptionally light. Adidas' new 3D-printed specs certainly fit the bill, as they reportedly tip the scales at a mere 20 grams.

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TCL undercuts the 8K competition with 6-Series Roku TV

Consumer electronics company TCL has announced the upcoming release of a new 6-Series Roku TV in the US, which will be available from August in 65-inch and 75-inch flavors – both rocking 8K miniLED quantum dot screens.

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Nugget tiny house doubles up on staircases and storage space

Build Tiny's new model, named the Nugget, squeezes two storage-integrated staircases into its compact interior. Its space-saving layout also includes a bedroom and a home office, plus lots of storage space throughout the home.

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Orbital’s O2 floating turbine starts exporting clean power to the grid

Following the official launch of "the world's most powerful tidal turbine" in April, Orbital Marine Power has announced that the O2 has started grid-connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.

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Bang & Olufsen shuts out the world with Beoplay EQ true wireless earphones

After first entering the now pretty crowded true wireless earphone marketplace back in 2017 with the Beoplay E8, Danish high-end audio brand Bang & Olufsen has now launched its first pair of noise-canceling true wireless earphones.

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