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New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity

staff@slashgear.com (Nachiket Mhatre) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Lithium batteries are end-of-life once they hit 70 to 80% of their original capacity, but this method recovers most of the capacity relatively cheaply.

Not The US, Not India: This Country Has The Most Coal Power Plants In The World

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

There's another country with coal power production that dwarfs everyone else's capabilities, and it is very likely to be the first one that you would expect.

Wind Turbines Are Becoming Safer For Birds: Here's How

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Wind turbines quickly became the demise of the bird population, but the government and many private companies are already working to reverse this.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Starlink Satellites

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Starlink may be best known for bringing satellite internet to remote areas, but the thousands of satellites behind the service have some surprising features.

'Spaceport Of The Future': SpaceX Announces Big Plans For Louisiana Marshland

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

SpaceX has plans for even more launches, but to help make that happen, the company needs more launch sites. Enter its new facility set for Louisiana.

How Many Nuclear Power Plants Would It Take To Replace Fossil Fuels?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Wondering if we can easily ditch fossil fuels for clean energy? Discover the staggering number of nuclear power plants it would take to replace them.

How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Replace A Micro Nuclear Reactor?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Comparing the power generation of wind turbines to regular nuclear power plants isn't exactly a fair matchup, but microreactors are another story entirely.

How Many Wind Turbines Would It Take To Replace A Coal Plant?

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0000

As the need for renewable sources of electricity grows, building up enough wind capacity to account for shortfalls is important. So, how big is the gap?

What Does It Mean If Your Gas Water Heater's Flame Is Yellow Or Orange?

staff@slashgear.com (Kazim Alvi) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Notice an orange or yellow burner flame on your water heater? Discover the hidden safety risks, what causes the color change, and how to fix it fast.

Why Do Some Astronaut Helmets Have Gold-Coated Visors?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

You may have seen gold visors on astronauts' helmets and wondered where the tint comes from. It turns out there's a good reason for it. Here's what we know.

The US' First Digital Nuclear Reactor Is Carrying Out 'First-Of-A-Kind Experiments'

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Many are eyeing nuclear reactors as a form of "clean" energy. This digital reactor is conducting new experiments that could help a transition to nuclear power.

What Is An IR Flashlight Used For?

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0000

An infrared (IR) flashlight may not seem all that useful since humans can't perceive IR light, but they do have a purpose in specific situations.

First-Ever Medical X-Rays In Space Could 'Change The Game' For Astronauts' Health

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000

As space missions venture farther from Earth, doctors need better ways to diagnose problems. A recent experiment may have unlocked a long-awaited solution.

Claude Voice Mode Update Finally Fixes Users' Biggest Complaint

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Is your Claude AI's voice assistant fumbling complex tasks? Discover the massive update that finally fix this issue.

The Incredible Story Of The United States' Deadly Demon Core

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0000

In the early Atomic Age, nuclear experiments were performed at the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. Some involved a deadly "Demon Core."

Can A Nuclear Reactor Explode Like An Atomic Bomb?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Nuclear reactors and atomic bombs both rely on nuclear fission, but does that mean that a reactor could turn into an atomic bomb in the right circumstances?

Landmark Solar Farm Forced To Shut Down As Grid Overload Worries Worsen

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0000

In what is part of a much bigger story, Landmark Solar Farm in the United Kingdom has been forced to shutdown. Here's why.

5 Of The Largest Natural Satellites In Our Solar System

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Our moon is closer in size to Earth than any other moon in the solar system is to its associated planet, however it is far from the largest moon around.

High-Tech 'E-Nose' Could Completely Change How We Determine Food Safety

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

One of the easiest ways to tell if food is spoiled is to smell it. Based on that simple concept, researchers have developed an e-nose that may be able to help.

This Is The First Satellite Constellation Made To Detect Wildfires Before They Grow

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0000

There were more than 40,000 wildfires in the U.S. reported in the first half of 2026. These satellites are designed to reduce the harms these fires pose.