The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed up Al-Afandi Solar to build the biggest Middle East manufacturing facility for silicon panels and solar cells.
Cause always leads to effect — except, of course, in particle physics.
Graphene is the best-known two-dimensional material, with its atom-thick layers proving plenty of fascinating material properties. But now a team of scientists has developed a new material with a similar structure that they’re calling borophene.
NASA has obtained its best ever images of a supermassive black hole and the mysterious ring that feeds the galactic gobbler.
A new survey conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Maryland and collaborating institutions reveals significant shifts in how Tunisians view the role of religion in politics, religious tolerance, political violence, Western political models, and their own national identity.
Dolby Cinema, Imax and Barco Escape pushed the envelope this year when it came to film presentation.
Imagine a technology, which could connect you to the Internet at speeds of 1Gbps, by simply using LED bulbs, free from any waves with potentially harmful effects on the body. That is precisely what Li-Fi offers.
Einstein's "spooky action at a distance" can reach as far as low earth orbit, and twisted light could boost quantum communication bandwidth
With the increased use of online therapy and wellness-based mobile applications, the field of mental health is following in the path of physical health initiatives in the design of more accessible and convenient platforms.
The wind power generated in Portugal reached Tuesday, 29 December, a new high of 4,210 megawatts, exceeding national electricity consumption for the first time.
Project led by Masdar Institute shows that sand could be used to replace heat storage materials. Sand could store solar energy up to 1000°C, making it a more efficient material as it can absorb energy at such high temperatures.
When a company named Astrobotic launches a lunar rover in 2017, the MoonArk will be aboard.
There is growing interest in Europe to prioritize the moon as humanity's next deep-space destination. The moon, supporters say, can serve as a springboard to push the human exploration of the solar system, with Mars as the horizon goal.
NASA hopes to launch a crewed mission to Mars by the 2030s.
Nadine, a humanoid robot 'receptionist' at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, is able to greet visitors and remember their names, and even the conversations they have previously had. Footage shows her having a chat with her creator, Prof. Nadia Thalmann, at the university earlier this month.
