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Solar Surpasses Nuclear Power Globally For First Time
The WNISR 2026 report says global solar generation exceeded nuclear output in 2025, as renewables expanded faster than nuclear capacity.
Inside The Creative Process For “Luciole — The Synchronous Fireflies Of Vallon Creux”
Room 155 uses a fictional firefly field and a live synchronization model to show how AI-generated web art can make its process visible.
Chernobyl Particles Reveal Unexpectedly Stable Nuclear Fuel After 40 Years
X-ray analysis of six Chernobyl fuel particles found their crystal structures largely intact, but the small sample cannot establish regional health risks.
Nobel Prize In Chemistry 2026 To Henri B. Kagan And Kenso Soai
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai share the 2026 Chemistry Nobel for discoveries on autocatalysis and how chemical reactions can produce one molecular mirror image.
Opus 5.5 Agents Discover Two Room-temperature Magnetic Semiconductor Candidates
Vals AI reports calculations predicting two room-temperature magnetic semiconductor candidates, including one designed compound and one known material.
Best Educational Science Experiment Kits Compared
Compare popular educational science kits to find the best fit for different learners, considering price, complexity, safety, and educational value.
Educational Science Experiment Kits: A Halloween Guide
Choose a science kit that fits your child’s age, interests, safety needs, and curiosity—not just the number of experiments on the box.
Surprisingly Complex Waves Reveal The Brain’s Inner Workings
Intracranial recordings found distinct brain-wave patterns during memory tasks, adding evidence that traveling waves may help organize information.
Science Experiment Kits For Kids: A Prime Big Deal Days Guide
Find a science kit your child will use: compare age fit, safety, learning value, reusable materials, and the right kind of adult help.
