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Scientists Built a Proton Battery That Could Dethrone Lithium-Ion
Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of mobile devices and electric cars, but lithium can be costly and explosive. Proton batteries—which…
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AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire
When a lithium-ion battery is about to catch fire, it makes a unique click-hiss as gases escape. NIST researchers have…
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New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups
Preventative measures focusing on the most deprived groups could have significant potential for cost savings The economic impact of dental…
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Vegetable Cooking Method Linked to Harmful Fat Release
Cooking certain vegetables in oils at high temperatures can create unhealthy fats linked to heart disease risk, according to a…
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People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week to lose weight
Review of 116 clinical trials finds less than 30 minutes a day, five days a week only results in minor…
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Adding sweetener to coffee enhances ‘night-owl’ effects of caffeine
Researchers have found that adding sugar or artificial sweetener to drinks with caffeine gives a significant boost to the sleep-wake…
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Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter
Correction issued for black plastic study that had people tossing spatulas. Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted…
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Is fake meat good to eat? Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians
There is mounting evidence suggesting that ultra processed foods (UPF) are bad for our health; but if you stick to…
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Problems developed faster among gamers who started early
People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who…
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People who walk more each day are less likely to have depression
People who walk a higher number of steps each day are less likely to have depressive symptoms, according to international…
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