In physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity which comes in many forms, such as kinetic energy, potential energy, radiant energy, and many others; which are listed in this summary article. This is a major topic in science and technology and this article gives an overview of its major aspects, and provides links to the many specific articles about energy in its different forms and contexts.
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A really simple introduction to one-pedal driving
Electric cars allow us to drive using only the acceletor pedal, AKA one-pedal driving. Regenerative braking stops the car ...
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6 hours of streaming Netflix may be the equivalent of burning 1L of petrol
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a massive reduction in global emissions, but there’s one area where energy usage is up ...
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Thunderstorms are difficult to predict — and heatwaves make it even harder
If you’re in the UK, you may not have slept well this week. According to the weather gauges at the University of Reading, ...
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This new cosmological map shines some light on dark energy
Dark energy is one of the greatest mysteries in science today. We know very little about it, other than it is invisible, ...
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Here's why Elon Musk is a massive nickel backer
On an investor call earlier this week, Tesla's CEO Elon Musk begged precious metal miners to dig up more nickel. But why? ...
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You need a 20-minute power nap at work — trust me
Naps can pave the way for a better you at work. So, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your snooze during ...
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This jellyfish robot can outswim its squishy animal cousin
Scientists have created soft robots inspired by jellyfish that can outswim their real-world counterparts.
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Here’s how many cyclists it takes to charge a Tesla as fast as a Supercharger
How many cyclists can charge a Tesla? It's a question that one Finnish show tried to answer. Whether you should though is ...
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Scientists think we'll finally solve nuclear fusion thanks to cutting-edge AI
Scientists believe the world will see it's first working thermonuclear fusion reactor by the year 2025. That's a tall order ...
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New bendable concrete could help buildings survive earthquakes
Bendable displays may be all the rage these days, but there's another material that could benefit from some added flexibility: ...
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EV startup Nikola takes on the Tesla Cybertruck with hydrogen-powered 'Badger'
Electric truck maker Nikola is throwing down the gauntlet to the auto industry with the announcement of its 600-mile range ...
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This solar telescope just released its first close-up video of the Sun — and it’s stunning
Astronomers using the new Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii have released their first public images of the ...
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Scientists believe the key to reaching zero emissions is understanding behavior
When we talk about innovations to deal with the climate crisis, we tend to think of new technologies developed by physical ...
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[Best of 2019] MIT engineers made a cheaper and more efficient device to trap carbon dioxide
Capturing carbon dioxide from smokestacks, and even removing it directly from air, might be the only way to avert the most ...
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Report: A single province in China controls 54 percent of Bitcoin's hash rate
73% of Bitcoin's electricity comes from renewable energies, at least, that's according to a new report from cryptocurrency ...
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How to check your AirPods' battery percentage on an iPhone
Want to find out how exactly how much juice your AirPods have left? Well, in this guide we show you how to do exactly that. ...
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C++ creator hates that Bitcoin was written in the language he made
The guy who built C++, which Bitcoin was written in, says Bitcoin mostly serves criminals, and is salty that it uses electricity. ...
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Why some scientists believe the world is a giant bubble-bath filled with infinite universes
From where we're sitting, the universe is a big, smooth expanse full of giant stars and planets. When we use the most powerful ...
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Want to run more efficiently? Tie your feet together, say scientists
It used to be that tying someone's shoes together was a nasty prank, but now it's a performance-enhancing feat of bio-mechanical ...
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Nuclear fusion won’t save us from the climate crisis
The UK’s governing Conservative Party has announced a new package of climate policies, including £220m for research into ...
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The PS5 will have a more eco-friendly standby mode
Sony today revealed a new feature of its in-development PlayStation console: a power-saving mode which will reduce the amount ...
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Small islands might be the first to achieve a full-electric transport system
At a recent talk on the UK’s energy sector, the head of an electric utility company claimed that “the problem of decarbonizing ...
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These designers want to hide a cryptocurrency mining farm in a skyscraper water park
A group of designers is taking wild blockchain concepts to new heights with their plans for a cryptocurrency mining farm ...
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Smart grids are essential to prevent old power infrastructure from holding back the US economy
In March 2018, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report detailing how Russian operatives had launched ...
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AI can help fight climate change by optimizing energy efficiency
Henrik Brink of Ento Labs discusses AI's role in fighting climate change and why better data is essential for the future. ...
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New hydrogen trains could put an end to diesel
When the UK government cancelled its plans to electrify train lines across Wales, the Midlands and the north of England, ...
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Hard Fork's blockchain and cryptocurrency expectations for 2019
The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has had a particularly turbulent year. In January Bitcoin prices were well over ...
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This trippy '80s video effect might help explain consciousness
Explaining consciousness is one of the hardest problems in science and philosophy. Recent neuroscientific discoveries suggest ...
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Intel patent could make Bitcoin mining more efficient
The reward of mining isn't really worth the effort at the moment. But Intel thinks it can fight that with its patent for ...
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Bill Gates and the EU announce a €100M investment fund to combat climate change
Bill Gates has signed an agreement with the EU, on behalf of his billionaire investment coaltion, to launch a joint €100M ...
