Another Solar Power Startup Chasing Perovskites
Startup Swift Solar has received a large amount of funding to develop a new type of light-absorbing material called perovskites, which have the potential to greatly improve upon the current dominant solar technology of crystalline silicon and increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels, but there are still challenges and uncertainties to overcome before perovskites can become a widely adopted alternative.
Plastic-Eating Fungi – Parengyodontium – Our Ocean Overlord?
Researchers have discovered that the fungus Parengyodontium album can break down UV-exposed polyethylene in the ocean, suggesting that other fungi in deeper waters may also contribute to the decomposition of plastic.
NASA: No ISS Emergency After Space Drill Mishap
Nasa denies emergency situation on the ISS after a medical drill was accidentally broadcasted on their livestream, with viewers reacting with alarm on social media before it was revealed to be a routine simulation training.