Earlier this month, researchers in Tel Aviv generated electricity out of thin air. The research is based on a natural phenomenon you’re probably familiar with; lightning.
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Archaeologists Make an Unexpected Discovery at Stonehenge
Archaeologists have discovered a series of shafts near Stonehenge, making the site the largest prehistoric structure in Britain.
Harlequin Toad Rediscovered After 30 Years of Being “Extinct”
Commonly known as the Mindo harlequin toad, the species hadn’t been seen alive in 30 years. The toad was believed to be extinct, fallen victim to the fungal disease known as chytrid.
Florabotics is Working to Eliminate Food Waste
This team of students is turning to AI and robotics to help eliminate waste for crop farmers.
This Sculpture Monitors the Temperature of the Great Barrier Reef
Ocean Siren watches over the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The sculpture monitors the temperature of the surrounding waters in a colorful fashion.
Ethiopia Aims to Plant 5 Billion Trees this Year, 20 Billion by 2025
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiate is leading the charge when it comes to African reforestation.
The ICARUS Antenna Will Revolutionize How We Study Animals
The ICARUS project will let scientists monitor the movements and migrations of hundreds of thousands of animals in real-time.
Historic Deal will Protect Millions of Acres of Monarch Butterfly Habitat
The new agreement will designate millions of acres of land to protect the declining populations of monarch butterflies.
Famed Grizzly Bear Emerges from Hibernation with a Big Surprise
The famous grizzly, known as “399”, is one the oldest known grizzlies to be living in the wild.
New Device Generates Electricity Using Shadows
This groundbreaking device, known as a “shadow-effect energy generator,” uses the contrast of light and dark to generate electricity.