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The chainsaw, a well-known emblem of Milei’s aggressive fiscal policies, served as a symbolic statement reinforcing support for significant government spending reductions in the United States.Wearing a black “Make America Great Again” hat, he addressed a gathering of Republican supporters, tying the chainsaw’s imagery to broader themes of economic efficiency and limited government intervention. A video of him enthusiastically waving the chainsaw at the event while the crowd erupted in cheers quickly spread across social media. In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, “Chainsaw for bureaucracy.”The tech mogul’s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.Musk’s political realignment and media criticismIn an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.“I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,” the tech mogul stated. “And so that’s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.”🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣"THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!" 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 20, 2025Reaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. “We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.”He also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an “echo chamber.” He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.DOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparencyMusk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, DOGE operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.He contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. “Recent DOGE cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,” Musk claimed.🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY“The actions that we're taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social SecurityBecause if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn pic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 21, 2025In a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. “All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,” Musk asserted. “It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.”Turning to immigration policy, he condemned the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a “giant voter importation scam.”Schmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, “We’re fighting the matrix big time here. It’s got to be done.”With DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.Federal employee layoffs raise concernsWhile the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. As reported by AP News, up to 350 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were laid off on February 13. One of the most affected locations was the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, which saw a 30% workforce reduction. This facility is responsible for reassembling nuclear warheads, one of the most sensitive roles in the nation’s nuclear weapons program.In total, about 2,000 Department of Energy employees were let go as part of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures. Critics argue that these decisions could put national security at risk.“The DOGE people are coming in with absolutely no knowledge of what these departments are responsible for,” said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association. “They don’t seem to realize that it’s actually the department of nuclear weapons more than it is the Department of Energy.”"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-waves-chainsaw","url":"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-waves-chainsaw","name":"Elon Musk waves ‘chainsaw for democracy,’ touting cuts to US 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/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.interestingengineering.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FIE-Photo-69-1.jpg&w=1200&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.interestingengineering.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FIE-Photo-69-1.jpg&w=1200&q=75"/><div class="t-flex t-justify-between article-thumbnail--info t-mt-2"><p class="article-thumbnail--description body-xsmall-medium t-text-text-third">Elon Musk brandished a shiny, ornate chainsaw gifted by Argentina’s President Milei.</p><p class="article-thumbnail--reference body-xsmall-medium t-text-text-third"><a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1892781341592391870">Elon Musk/X</a></p></div></div><div class="t-max-w-full t-w-main-layout t-flex t-flex-col t-justify-center t-self-center t-tab-px-0 t-px-0 md:t-px-0 socialShare_relative__B0YIR"><div class="body-content true articleBody_firstLetter__fWMYV body-medium-medium t-text-text-secondary"><div> <p>During his appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk wielded an ornate, shiny chainsaw gifted by Argentina’s President Javier Milei. </p> <p>The chainsaw, a well-known emblem of Milei’s aggressive fiscal policies, served as a symbolic statement reinforcing support for significant government spending reductions in the United States.</p> <p>Wearing a black “Make America Great Again” hat, he addressed a gathering of Republican supporters, tying the chainsaw’s imagery to broader themes of economic efficiency and limited government intervention. </p></div></div><div class="body-content true body-medium-medium t-text-text-secondary"><div> <p>A video of him enthusiastically waving the chainsaw at the event while the crowd erupted in cheers quickly spread across social media. In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, “Chainsaw for bureaucracy.”</p> <p>The tech mogul’s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-musk-s-political-realignment-and-media-criticism">Musk’s political realignment and media criticism</h2> <p>In an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.</p> <p>“I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,” the tech mogul <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-wields-chainsaw-conservative-gathering-gift-argentinas-milei-2025-02-21/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stated</a>. “And so that’s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.”</p></div></div><div class="body-content true body-medium-medium t-text-text-secondary"><div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣<br><br>"THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!" 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/NcL2f22xjO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO</a></p>— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1892701721958273351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <p>Reaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. “We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.”</p> <p>He also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an “echo chamber.” He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-doge-s-fiscal-strategy-and-calls-for-greater-transparency">DOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparency</h2> <p>Musk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-not-doge-boss" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">DOGE</a> operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.</p></div></div><div class="body-content true body-medium-medium t-text-text-secondary"><div> <p>He contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. “Recent <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-shadow-government" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">DOGE</a> cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,” Musk claimed.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY<br><br>“The actions that we're taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social Security<br><br>Because if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… <a href="https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn</a> <a href="https://t.co/sUgVuWYbhz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz</a></p>— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1892753607419973694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <p>In a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. “All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,” Musk asserted. “It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.”</p></div></div><div class="body-content true body-medium-medium t-text-text-secondary"><div> <p>Turning to immigration policy, he <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/20/elon-musk-waives-chainsaw-before-giving-doge-update-at-cpac/79352970007/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">condemned</a> the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a “giant voter importation scam.”</p> <p>Schmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, “We’re fighting the matrix big time here. It’s got to be done.”</p> <p>With DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-federal-employee-layoffs-raise-concerns">Federal employee layoffs raise concerns</h2> <p>While the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. 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In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, \u0026#8220;Chainsaw for bureaucracy.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tech mogul\u0026#8217;s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-musk-s-political-realignment-and-media-criticism\"\u003eMusk’s political realignment and media criticism\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,\u0026#8221; the tech mogul \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-wields-chainsaw-conservative-gathering-gift-argentinas-milei-2025-02-21/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estated\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026#8220;And so that\u0026#8217;s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!\u0026quot; 🔥 \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/NcL2f22xjO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1892701721958273351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 20, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. \u0026#8220;We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an \u0026#8220;echo chamber.\u0026#8221; He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doge-s-fiscal-strategy-and-calls-for-greater-transparency\"\u003eDOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparency\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-not-doge-boss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. \u0026#8220;Recent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-shadow-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,\u0026#8221; Musk claimed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The actions that we\u0026#039;re taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/sUgVuWYbhz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1892753607419973694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 21, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. \u0026#8220;All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,\u0026#8221; Musk asserted. \u0026#8220;It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning to immigration policy, he \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/20/elon-musk-waives-chainsaw-before-giving-doge-update-at-cpac/79352970007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econdemned\u003c/a\u003e the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a \u0026#8220;giant voter importation scam.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, \u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re fighting the matrix big time here. It\u0026#8217;s got to be done.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-employee-layoffs-raise-concerns\"\u003eFederal employee layoffs raise concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. As \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nuclear-doge-firings-trump-federal-916e6819104f04f44c345b7dde4904d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereported\u003c/a\u003e by \u003cem\u003eAP News\u003c/em\u003e, up to 350 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were laid off on February 13.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most affected locations was the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, which saw a 30% workforce reduction. This facility is responsible for reassembling nuclear warheads, one of the most sensitive roles in the nation’s nuclear weapons program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, about 2,000 Department of Energy employees were let go as part of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures. Critics argue that these decisions could put national security at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The DOGE people are coming in with absolutely no knowledge of what these departments are responsible for,” said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association. “They don’t seem to realize that it’s actually the department of nuclear weapons more than it is the Department of Energy.”\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"22:T577,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eA video of him enthusiastically waving the chainsaw at the event while the crowd erupted in cheers quickly spread across social media. In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, \u0026#8220;Chainsaw for bureaucracy.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tech mogul\u0026#8217;s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-musk-s-political-realignment-and-media-criticism\"\u003eMusk’s political realignment and media criticism\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,\u0026#8221; the tech mogul \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-wields-chainsaw-conservative-gathering-gift-argentinas-milei-2025-02-21/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estated\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026#8220;And so that\u0026#8217;s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"23:T6e8,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!\u0026quot; 🔥 \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/NcL2f22xjO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1892701721958273351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 20, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. \u0026#8220;We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an \u0026#8220;echo chamber.\u0026#8221; He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doge-s-fiscal-strategy-and-calls-for-greater-transparency\"\u003eDOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparency\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-not-doge-boss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"24:T608,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. \u0026#8220;Recent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-shadow-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,\u0026#8221; Musk claimed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The actions that we\u0026#039;re taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/sUgVuWYbhz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1892753607419973694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 21, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. \u0026#8220;All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,\u0026#8221; Musk asserted. \u0026#8220;It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"25:T5a0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning to immigration policy, he \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/20/elon-musk-waives-chainsaw-before-giving-doge-update-at-cpac/79352970007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econdemned\u003c/a\u003e the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a \u0026#8220;giant voter importation scam.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, \u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re fighting the matrix big time here. It\u0026#8217;s got to be done.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-employee-layoffs-raise-concerns\"\u003eFederal employee layoffs raise concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. 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The breakthrough, achieved through precision gene editing, could pave the way for future innovations in staple crops such as wheat, maize, and various vegetables.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoQ10, also called ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, but levels typically decline with age. Scientists have noted that people with heart disease or those using cholesterol-lowering drugs often have significantly lower CoQ10 levels. Although certain foods like \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/fish-started-walking-revealed-by-robots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003efish\u003c/a\u003e, meat, and nuts contain CoQ10, grains such as rice and wheat generally produce a related compound called CoQ9, which lacks many heart-health benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explaining-the-genetically-altered-heart-healthy-rice-nbsp\"\u003eExplaining the genetically altered, heart-healthy rice\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Engineering CoQ10 production in crops would benefit human health,” stated researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in a paper published in \u003cem\u003eCell\u003c/em\u003e on February 13. The team, led by plant expert Caixia Gao of the CAS Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology and plant physiologist Chen Xiaoya at the CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS), set out to modify the genetic makeup of rice so that it would favor CoQ10 over CoQ9.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSCMP highlights that, to accomplish this, scientists analyzed 134 plant samples spanning 67 plant families. They discovered that some species naturally produced higher levels of CoQ10, an ancestral trait retained by certain magnoliids such as avocados and cinnamon. Over time, crop plants like rice, wheat, and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/sea-cucumber-shapeshifting-robot-escape-jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ecucumbers \u003c/a\u003eappear to have evolved to generate CoQ9 instead predominantly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pinpointing the amino acid sites responsible for this variation, the team utilized a technique known as prime editing, which allows precise alterations in an organism’s DNA without introducing foreign genes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy editing five specific amino acid sites, they produced rice grains that contained 75 percent CoQ10 in their leaves and grain, amounting to roughly five micrograms of CoQ10 per gram of rice. “Synthesis of CoQ10 instead of CoQ9 had no discernible impact on the grain yield of the Q10 rice plants,” the researchers reported.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAS team also confirmed the resulting strains were not transgenic and showed no unintended genetic mutations. Co-first author Xu Jingjing explained that while the CoQ10 content in this edited rice is comparable to levels found in certain plant-based foods such as \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/lost-tomatoes-resurface-8-months-later-with-no-fungal-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etomatoes\u003c/a\u003e, it is still lower than that of meat and fish. “In the future, attempts will be made to further increase the CoQ10 content by editing other key genes,” Xu said.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhancing-key-dietary-sources-to-fill-the-gap\"\u003eEnhancing key dietary sources to fill the gap\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough humans generally consume between 3 and 6 milligrams of CoQ10 per day from their diets, some studies suggest that the optimal daily intake could be closer to 500 milligrams. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince rice, wheat, and maize collectively account for more than half the global calorie intake, fortifying these staples could help bridge the gap for individuals with increased nutritional needs. The researchers have expanded their approach to bread wheat, which supplies around 20 percent of the world’s caloric intake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the team, the \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-gene-editing-170-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eprime-editing\u003c/a\u003e technique employed here could also be used for other cereals and vegetables that typically produce CoQ9 instead of CoQ10. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy enriching these key dietary sources with a beneficial antioxidant, scientists hope to offer a convenient way to support heart health and overall well-being. While the current research remains in its early stages, it represents a promising step toward more nutritious, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/rice-gene-edited-could-be-grown-on-mars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebiofortified crops\u003c/a\u003e that could significantly impact global public health.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"28:T4a0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explaining-the-genetically-altered-heart-healthy-rice-nbsp\"\u003eExplaining the genetically altered, heart-healthy rice\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Engineering CoQ10 production in crops would benefit human health,” stated researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in a paper published in \u003cem\u003eCell\u003c/em\u003e on February 13. 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Co-first author Xu Jingjing explained that while the CoQ10 content in this edited rice is comparable to levels found in certain plant-based foods such as \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/lost-tomatoes-resurface-8-months-later-with-no-fungal-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etomatoes\u003c/a\u003e, it is still lower than that of meat and fish. “In the future, attempts will be made to further increase the CoQ10 content by editing other key genes,” Xu said.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"2a:T5a5,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhancing-key-dietary-sources-to-fill-the-gap\"\u003eEnhancing key dietary sources to fill the gap\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough humans generally consume between 3 and 6 milligrams of CoQ10 per day from their diets, some studies suggest that the optimal daily intake could be closer to 500 milligrams. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince rice, wheat, and maize collectively account for more than half the global calorie intake, fortifying these staples could help bridge the gap for individuals with increased nutritional needs. The researchers have expanded their approach to bread wheat, which supplies around 20 percent of the world’s caloric intake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the team, the \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-gene-editing-170-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eprime-editing\u003c/a\u003e technique employed here could also be used for other cereals and vegetables that typically produce CoQ9 instead of CoQ10. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy enriching these key dietary sources with a beneficial antioxidant, scientists hope to offer a convenient way to support heart health and overall well-being. 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It\u0026#8217;s the perfect solution for businesses looking to cut energy costs and boost sustainability.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latest solution also has integrated passive cooling technology that maximizes battery life and safety while minimizing operation and maintenance (O\u0026amp;M) costs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-system-directly-connects-with-yotta-s-dual-power-inverters\"\u003eSystem directly connects with Yotta\u0026#8217;s Dual Power Inverters\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/25000-charge-cycles-lithium-sulfur-battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003esystem\u003c/a\u003e directly connects with Yotta\u0026#8217;s Dual Power Inverters (DPI) for 208V or 480V 3-phase output and Yotta\u0026#8217;s Energy Management Platform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026#8220;We continue to expand our service offerings and project innovation solutions with the Yotta Energy family of products. 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Researchers used advanced neutron spectrometers and specialized equipment to recreate the extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure needed to form Plastic Ice VII.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering (QENS) allowed scientists to probe the structure and dynamics of the water molecules within this exotic phase.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt led to the “first experimental observation” of this unique water phase, plastic ice VII.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of neutron scattering data revealed that the movement of molecules in plastic ice VII is more complex than previously predicted by computer simulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The QENS measurements suggested a different molecular rotation mechanism for plastic ice VII than the free rotor behavior initially expected,” said Maria Rescigno, PhD student at Sapienza University and first author.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther computer simulations, combined with a statistical method called Markov chain analysis, revealed a more precise understanding of how water molecules behave within plastic ice VII. Instead of rotating freely, the simulations showed the molecules tend to rotate in a specific four-fold pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-exotic-ice-could-exist-in-icy-celestial-worlds\"\u003eThis exotic ice could exist in icy celestial worlds\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eScientists are also investigating the transition between regular Ice VII and Plastic Ice VII. Understanding this transition could provide clues about another elusive exotic phase: superionic water.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This transition is predicted to be either first-order or continuous, depending on the simulation method used,” explained Bove in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ill.eu/news-and-events/news/scientific-news/exotic-observations-at-the-ill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe researcher further explained: “The continuous transition scenario is very intriguing as it hints that the plastic phase could be the precursor of the elusive superionic phase – another hybrid exotic phase of water predicted at even higher temperatures and pressures, where hydrogen can diffuse freely through the oxygen crystalline structure.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese exotic forms of water, plastic, and superionic ice, could be key to understanding some of the icy worlds in our solar system such as moons (Ganimede and Callisto) and planets (\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/study-explains-neptune-and-uranus-unusual-magnetic-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eUranus\u003c/a\u003e and Neptune). \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extreme heat and pressure within these icy celestial bodies could allow exotic forms of water to form and potentially make up large parts of their interiors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding these exotic phases, experts could gain invaluable insights into their formation, evolution, and the unique processes that shape them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe results have just been published in \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08750-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNature.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"36:T61f,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBove is also an associate professor at La Sapienza University in Rome (Italy) and associate scientist at EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Amazing Engineering Behind Icebreakers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxIZpEqSPxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-experimental-observation\"\u003eFirst experimental observation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 15 years ago, scientists predicted that plastic ice VII could form under extreme conditions using computer simulations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredible discovery was made possible by cutting-edge technology at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France. Researchers used advanced neutron spectrometers and specialized equipment to recreate the extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure needed to form Plastic Ice VII.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering (QENS) allowed scientists to probe the structure and dynamics of the water molecules within this exotic phase.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt led to the “first experimental observation” of this unique water phase, plastic ice VII.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"37:T434,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of neutron scattering data revealed that the movement of molecules in plastic ice VII is more complex than previously predicted by computer simulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The QENS measurements suggested a different molecular rotation mechanism for plastic ice VII than the free rotor behavior initially expected,” said Maria Rescigno, PhD student at Sapienza University and first author.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther computer simulations, combined with a statistical method called Markov chain analysis, revealed a more precise understanding of how water molecules behave within plastic ice VII. Instead of rotating freely, the simulations showed the molecules tend to rotate in a specific four-fold pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-exotic-ice-could-exist-in-icy-celestial-worlds\"\u003eThis exotic ice could exist in icy celestial worlds\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eScientists are also investigating the transition between regular Ice VII and Plastic Ice VII. Understanding this transition could provide clues about another elusive exotic phase: superionic water.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"38:T4cd,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This transition is predicted to be either first-order or continuous, depending on the simulation method used,” explained Bove in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ill.eu/news-and-events/news/scientific-news/exotic-observations-at-the-ill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe researcher further explained: “The continuous transition scenario is very intriguing as it hints that the plastic phase could be the precursor of the elusive superionic phase – another hybrid exotic phase of water predicted at even higher temperatures and pressures, where hydrogen can diffuse freely through the oxygen crystalline structure.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese exotic forms of water, plastic, and superionic ice, could be key to understanding some of the icy worlds in our solar system such as moons (Ganimede and Callisto) and planets (\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/study-explains-neptune-and-uranus-unusual-magnetic-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eUranus\u003c/a\u003e and Neptune). \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extreme heat and pressure within these icy celestial bodies could allow exotic forms of water to form and potentially make up large parts of their interiors.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"39:T1d57,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eUS mining reaches key nuclear milestone with first uranium batch\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Uranium Energy Corp. has completed the first batch of drumming of uranium concentrates from a site in Wyoming, fortifying US nuclear supply chain.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"US mining reaches key nuclear milestone with first uranium batch\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Uranium Energy Corp. has completed the first batch of drumming of uranium concentrates from a site in Wyoming, fortifying US nuclear supply chain.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:42:22+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:42:30+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Uranium-UEC.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Ameya Paleja\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Ameya Paleja\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Ameya Paleja\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/228699245718b47295471284aabc21c5\"},\"headline\":\"Wyoming hits nuclear \u0026#8216;milestone\u0026#8217; 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The site has over six million tonnes of uranium reserves and has a chequered production history since the discovery of deposits in 1973.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, the Irigaray Central Processing Plant (CPP) is a central hub for 11 in-situ recovery (ISR) projects in the region and is owned by Uranium Energy Corp (UEC).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eISR, also called In-Situ Leaching (ISL), is a process where minerals are mined by first dissolving them into the ground and then pumping them to the surface to be recovered at a central processing plant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irigray CPP is currently undergoing a phased ramp-up of operations and has reached a major milestone after the completion of dried uranium concentrates on schedule.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-reserves-low-outputs\"\u003eHigh reserves, low outputs\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the discovery of uranium deposits at the Irigaray and Christensen ranches in the Powder River Basin in 1973, the site has faced multiple breaks in production.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally owned by a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a major US manufacturer. However, operations at the site ceased in 1982, following which it changed ownership to a subsidiary of the Arizona Public Service. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, production from Christensen Ranch was brought under the same company, while the facility\u0026#8217;s capacity increased to 2,400 gallons per minute. The site ownership then changed hands in 1991 and 1993, when French nuclear utilities acquired the properties, and continued till 2000 when operations ceased again.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interesting turn of events in 2010, the Russian state firm Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation acquired mining rights at the site by purchasing a US company that bought the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated 6.49 million tonnes of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/eu-project-use-low-enriched-uranium-fissile-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e reserves available at the site, US company UEC acquired the site again and planned to increase uranium production for the US market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFortifying the US nuclear supply chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to low uranium prices, uranium production from the Wyoming site has stuttered in the past. UEC is using the ISR approach to \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/high-power-uranium-beam-unlock-new-isotopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e at a low cost and meeting locally sourced uranium\u0026#8217;s demands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUEC\u0026#8217;s plans to efficiently scale up uranium production include deploying a hub and spoke platform, where a central hub like one in Wyoming centrally processes output from various leach sites in the periphery. The company has established another hub in Texas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are six months into our phased ramp-up of operations and are excited to reach another milestone on schedule with the dried and drummed uranium concentrates. This marks the culmination of many years of planning and hard work from our entire team and is a testament to their expertise and dedication,\u0026#8221; said Amir Adnani, President and CEO of UEC, in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.uraniumenergy.com/news/releases/index.php?content_id=1081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the new president, the US established the National Energy Dominance Council, recognizing uranium as an \u0026#8216;amazing national asset.\u0026#8217; UEC\u0026#8217;s achievements have come when the country seeks to fortify its nuclear supply chain.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;UEC\u0026#8217;s fully permitted ISR assets provide a cost-efficient foundation for sustainable growth, positioning UEC as a key player in the expanding nuclear energy sector,\u0026#8221; Adnani concluded.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"3b:T500,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eISR, also called In-Situ Leaching (ISL), is a process where minerals are mined by first dissolving them into the ground and then pumping them to the surface to be recovered at a central processing plant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irigray CPP is currently undergoing a phased ramp-up of operations and has reached a major milestone after the completion of dried uranium concentrates on schedule.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-reserves-low-outputs\"\u003eHigh reserves, low outputs\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the discovery of uranium deposits at the Irigaray and Christensen ranches in the Powder River Basin in 1973, the site has faced multiple breaks in production.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally owned by a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a major US manufacturer. However, operations at the site ceased in 1982, following which it changed ownership to a subsidiary of the Arizona Public Service. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, production from Christensen Ranch was brought under the same company, while the facility\u0026#8217;s capacity increased to 2,400 gallons per minute. The site ownership then changed hands in 1991 and 1993, when French nuclear utilities acquired the properties, and continued till 2000 when operations ceased again.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"3c:T6f4,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interesting turn of events in 2010, the Russian state firm Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation acquired mining rights at the site by purchasing a US company that bought the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated 6.49 million tonnes of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/eu-project-use-low-enriched-uranium-fissile-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e reserves available at the site, US company UEC acquired the site again and planned to increase uranium production for the US market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFortifying the US nuclear supply chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to low uranium prices, uranium production from the Wyoming site has stuttered in the past. UEC is using the ISR approach to \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/high-power-uranium-beam-unlock-new-isotopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e at a low cost and meeting locally sourced uranium\u0026#8217;s demands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUEC\u0026#8217;s plans to efficiently scale up uranium production include deploying a hub and spoke platform, where a central hub like one in Wyoming centrally processes output from various leach sites in the periphery. The company has established another hub in Texas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are six months into our phased ramp-up of operations and are excited to reach another milestone on schedule with the dried and drummed uranium concentrates. This marks the culmination of many years of planning and hard work from our entire team and is a testament to their expertise and dedication,\u0026#8221; said Amir Adnani, President and CEO of UEC, in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.uraniumenergy.com/news/releases/index.php?content_id=1081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"3d:T1d2e,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eTwo-faced solar cells hit 80% efficiency with transparent electrodes\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Solar cells with two faces can capture more sunlight than ever and they can even be put on transparent glass windows.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Two-faced solar cells hit 80% efficiency with transparent electrodes\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Solar cells with two faces can capture more sunlight than ever and they can even be put on transparent glass windows.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:05:43+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:05:52+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/04d17e51bc5c6742dc3271715a1d33e1\"},\"headline\":\"Breakthrough bifacial solar cells hit 80% efficiency with new transparent electrodes\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T12:05:43+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T12:05:52+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\"},\"wordCount\":546,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Stock photo: Solar panels.\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Energy \u0026amp; 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These innovative cells can generate electricity from sunlight falling on both their front and back sides, making them more efficient at harnessing solar energy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are still not widely used, though. This is because bifacial solar cells require transparent electrodes to conduct electricity while allowing light to pass through. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking such electrodes has been challenging as scientists have struggled to find a transparent electrode material that is durable, stable, efficient, and affordable. Finally, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad has overcome this challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir latest study highlights the development of a transparent electrode made of two layers of nickel oxide (NiO) and one layer of silver (Ag). This incredible advancement can not only make solar cells more efficient but also increase their adoption in industrial and agricultural setups where traditional solar cells can’t be used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, bifacial cells could be integrated into greenhouses and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-largest-transparent-pv-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etransparent windows\u003c/a\u003e of houses and large buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-triple-layer-transparent-electrodes\"\u003eMaking triple-layer transparent electrodes\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"626\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144730\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg 1280w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=300,147 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=768,376 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAn illustration of the triple-layered electrode. Source: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonia Rani et al./Journal of Photonics for Energy (2025)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo construct this electrode, the IIT team employed a technique called low-energy physical vapor deposition. In this process, materials are vaporized in a vacuum chamber and then condensed onto a surface, forming thin, uniform layers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this method they formed a three-layer Nio/Ag/Nio (NAN) structure, resulting in an electrode less than 40 nanometers thick. This thin design makes it suitable for use in building materials and combining with other types of solar cells.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they added this NAN electrode to their solar cells, the cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 9.05% and 6.54% when light was shined on different sides.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cells also had a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-90-bifaciality-26-efficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh bifaciality factor\u003c/a\u003e of 72%, meaning they could effectively capture light from both directions. Moreover, when the cells were tested for over 1,000 hours without any protective covering, they performed with an impressive 80 percent efficiency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Even after 1000 h in ambient circumstances, the BPvSC (bifacial perovskite solar cell) device retained more than 80% of its initial PCE without any encapsulation. The performance of the device begins to decline after 2 weeks, which is typical with PvSCs,” the study authors \u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enote\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-highly-practical-solar-innovation\"\u003eA highly practical solar innovation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t the first transparent electrode design for bifacial solar cells. However, previously proposed approaches used materials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esuch as indium tin oxide\u003c/a\u003e (ITO) that are expensive and fragile.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, these materials require special treatment to become durable and flexible. NAN, on the other side, has no such requirements and is comparatively cheaper. Therefore, it has the potential to make \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/silfabs-bifacial-panels-90-power-output\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebifacial solar cell technology\u003c/a\u003e more accessible and affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The work presented here can provide a design strategy for TEs that can be included in PvSC for use in tandem devices, agrivoltaics, and automotive technologies, among other potential uses,” the study authors said\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This breakthrough highlights the immense potential of bifacial perovskite solar cells in advancing solar energy technology,” Dhriti Sundar Ghosh, senior study author and a professor at IIT Dharwad, \u003ca href=\"https://spie.org/news/hybrid-transparent-electrodes-enhance-efficiency-and-longevity-of-perovskite-solar-cells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadded\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estudy\u003c/a\u003e is published in the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Photonics for Energy\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"3f:T932,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking such electrodes has been challenging as scientists have struggled to find a transparent electrode material that is durable, stable, efficient, and affordable. Finally, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad has overcome this challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir latest study highlights the development of a transparent electrode made of two layers of nickel oxide (NiO) and one layer of silver (Ag). This incredible advancement can not only make solar cells more efficient but also increase their adoption in industrial and agricultural setups where traditional solar cells can’t be used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, bifacial cells could be integrated into greenhouses and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-largest-transparent-pv-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etransparent windows\u003c/a\u003e of houses and large buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-triple-layer-transparent-electrodes\"\u003eMaking triple-layer transparent electrodes\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"626\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144730\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg 1280w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=300,147 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=768,376 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAn illustration of the triple-layered electrode. Source: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonia Rani et al./Journal of Photonics for Energy (2025)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo construct this electrode, the IIT team employed a technique called low-energy physical vapor deposition. In this process, materials are vaporized in a vacuum chamber and then condensed onto a surface, forming thin, uniform layers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"40:T59d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this method they formed a three-layer Nio/Ag/Nio (NAN) structure, resulting in an electrode less than 40 nanometers thick. This thin design makes it suitable for use in building materials and combining with other types of solar cells.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they added this NAN electrode to their solar cells, the cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 9.05% and 6.54% when light was shined on different sides.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cells also had a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-90-bifaciality-26-efficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh bifaciality factor\u003c/a\u003e of 72%, meaning they could effectively capture light from both directions. Moreover, when the cells were tested for over 1,000 hours without any protective covering, they performed with an impressive 80 percent efficiency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Even after 1000 h in ambient circumstances, the BPvSC (bifacial perovskite solar cell) device retained more than 80% of its initial PCE without any encapsulation. The performance of the device begins to decline after 2 weeks, which is typical with PvSCs,” the study authors \u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enote\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"41:T5d0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-highly-practical-solar-innovation\"\u003eA highly practical solar innovation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t the first transparent electrode design for bifacial solar cells. However, previously proposed approaches used materials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esuch as indium tin oxide\u003c/a\u003e (ITO) that are expensive and fragile.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, these materials require special treatment to become durable and flexible. NAN, on the other side, has no such requirements and is comparatively cheaper. Therefore, it has the potential to make \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/silfabs-bifacial-panels-90-power-output\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebifacial solar cell technology\u003c/a\u003e more accessible and affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The work presented here can provide a design strategy for TEs that can be included in PvSC for use in tandem devices, agrivoltaics, and automotive technologies, among other potential uses,” the study authors said\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This breakthrough highlights the immense potential of bifacial perovskite solar cells in advancing solar energy technology,” Dhriti Sundar Ghosh, senior study author and a professor at IIT Dharwad, \u003ca href=\"https://spie.org/news/hybrid-transparent-electrodes-enhance-efficiency-and-longevity-of-perovskite-solar-cells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadded\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"42:T20eb,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eMosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection tech\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Researchers at Purdue University are exploring how mosquito antennae could revolutionize the detection of natural disasters.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection tech\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Researchers at Purdue University are exploring how mosquito antennae could revolutionize the detection of natural disasters.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:31:45+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:31:52+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_CT-scan-of-AeAg-Male-Mosquito.png\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/png\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Georgina Jedikovska\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Georgina Jedikovska\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Georgina Jedikovska\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/263a087d31638316b2099adec2b3ba59\"},\"headline\":\"Mosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection technology\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T11:31:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T11:31:52+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\"},\"wordCount\":652,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_CT-scan-of-AeAg-Male-Mosquito.png\",\"caption\":\"This CT scan is a close-up of the structural features of a male mosquito’s antennae. 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Beyond their relentless buzzing and irritating bites, these tiny insects can actually be quite dangerous because they are also vectors for life-threatening viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, most notably \u003ca href=\"https://targetmalaria.org/virtual-press-room/press-releases/dengue-or-malaria-how-to-distinguish-mosquito-borne-diseases/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emalaria and dengue\u003c/a\u003e fever. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eData indicates that mosquito-borne diseases claim over \u003ca href=\"https://www.mosquito.org/vector-borne-diseases/#:~:text=Mosquitoes%20cause%20more%20human%20suffering,mosquito%2Dborne%20diseases%20every%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea million lives\u003c/a\u003e worldwide each year. However, while most people focus on keeping these persistent high-pitched pests out of their homes, scientists from Indiana\u0026#8217;s Purdue University believe they may hold the key to advancing natural disaster detection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\" class=\"wp-image-144687\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Drew Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study explores the sensitivity of mosquito antennae to vibrations and their potential role in detecting and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re still in the early stages but we’re pretty optimistic that we’ll at least learn a great deal,\u0026#8221; says \u003ca href=\"https://engineering.purdue.edu/~zavattie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePablo Zavattieri, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors. \u0026#8220;Taking inspiration from nature and using it to advance scientific research has been a core feature of engineering since the very beginning.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diving-into-the-research\"\u003eDiving into the research\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMosquitoes lack traditional ears and instead use their antennae to detect sound, allowing them to focus on important signals even amid the noise of their own wingbeats. Their hearing is remarkably sensitive, highly frequency-selective, and enhanced by a complex network of \u003ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10009176/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eauditory efferent neurons\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy analyzing the arrangement and morphology of sensory hairs on their antennae, Phani Saketh Dasika, civil and construction engineering PhD candidate and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors, believes these adaptations improve hearing sensitivity and help mosquitoes distinguish key sounds in their environment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanism of a Mosquito Bite\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQV5hHwzj4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Using advanced micro-CT imaging to create high-fidelity CAD models for finite element analysis, we found that the architectural features of mosquito antennae enable species \u0026#8211; and sex-specific acoustic target detection, even amid nontarget signals like their own wingbeats,\u0026#8221; Dasika explains. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Our findings also suggest that mosquito antennae are capable of detecting a broader range of frequencies than previously thought, though not all of these may be actively utilized.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiny-insects-big-impact\"\u003eTiny insects, big impact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the team works on recreating mosquito antennae through 3D printing by experimenting with different materials and sizes for frequency testing, they believe their findings provide valuable insights into how these structures could inspire the development of advanced acoustic sensors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;By modeling and contrasting the response of the antenna of species of mosquito using sound for different purposes, hearing mates or eavesdropping on frogs, we were able to tease apart features modulating hearing sensitivity and tuning,\u0026#8221; adds \u003ca href=\"https://www.bio.purdue.edu/People/profile/xbernal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXimena Bernal, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Biological Sciences professor at Purdue\u0026#8217;s College of Science and one of the study\u0026#8217;s co-authors in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Understanding how these structures work is the first step toward developing acoustic sensors inspired by their sensitive antennae.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\" class=\"wp-image-144727\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?resize=300,175 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Alisha Willett\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Zavattieri suggests that mosquito antennae could also inspire the creation of smart noise-canceling materials. These, which may incorporate microfluidic channels or tunable metamaterials, could lead to innovations such as soundproofing panels for buildings, noise-canceling headphones, or even acoustic cloaking devices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Imagine urban environments equipped with bio-inspired sensors, akin to \u0026#8216;big ears,\u0026#8217; capable of discerning specific sounds amid the hustle and bustle of city life,\u0026#8221; Zavattieri concludes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;In times of crisis \u0026#8211; such as earthquakes or other disasters \u0026#8211; these sensors become invaluable, swiftly detecting faint signals of distress and guiding rescue efforts to those in need.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study has been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1742706124007414?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epublished\u003c/a\u003e in the journal \u003cem\u003eActa Biomaterialia\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"44:T41c,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\u003cp\u003eFew creatures on Earth are as universally disliked as mosquitoes. Beyond their relentless buzzing and irritating bites, these tiny insects can actually be quite dangerous because they are also vectors for life-threatening viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, most notably \u003ca href=\"https://targetmalaria.org/virtual-press-room/press-releases/dengue-or-malaria-how-to-distinguish-mosquito-borne-diseases/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emalaria and dengue\u003c/a\u003e fever. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eData indicates that mosquito-borne diseases claim over \u003ca href=\"https://www.mosquito.org/vector-borne-diseases/#:~:text=Mosquitoes%20cause%20more%20human%20suffering,mosquito%2Dborne%20diseases%20every%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea million lives\u003c/a\u003e worldwide each year. 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His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\" class=\"wp-image-144687\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Drew Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study explores the sensitivity of mosquito antennae to vibrations and their potential role in detecting and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re still in the early stages but we’re pretty optimistic that we’ll at least learn a great deal,\u0026#8221; says \u003ca href=\"https://engineering.purdue.edu/~zavattie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePablo Zavattieri, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors. \u0026#8220;Taking inspiration from nature and using it to advance scientific research has been a core feature of engineering since the very beginning.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diving-into-the-research\"\u003eDiving into the research\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMosquitoes lack traditional ears and instead use their antennae to detect sound, allowing them to focus on important signals even amid the noise of their own wingbeats. Their hearing is remarkably sensitive, highly frequency-selective, and enhanced by a complex network of \u003ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10009176/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eauditory efferent neurons\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"46:T6e5,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy analyzing the arrangement and morphology of sensory hairs on their antennae, Phani Saketh Dasika, civil and construction engineering PhD candidate and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors, believes these adaptations improve hearing sensitivity and help mosquitoes distinguish key sounds in their environment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanism of a Mosquito Bite\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQV5hHwzj4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Using advanced micro-CT imaging to create high-fidelity CAD models for finite element analysis, we found that the architectural features of mosquito antennae enable species \u0026#8211; and sex-specific acoustic target detection, even amid nontarget signals like their own wingbeats,\u0026#8221; Dasika explains. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Our findings also suggest that mosquito antennae are capable of detecting a broader range of frequencies than previously thought, though not all of these may be actively utilized.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiny-insects-big-impact\"\u003eTiny insects, big impact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the team works on recreating mosquito antennae through 3D printing by experimenting with different materials and sizes for frequency testing, they believe their findings provide valuable insights into how these structures could inspire the development of advanced acoustic sensors.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"47:T872,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;By modeling and contrasting the response of the antenna of species of mosquito using sound for different purposes, hearing mates or eavesdropping on frogs, we were able to tease apart features modulating hearing sensitivity and tuning,\u0026#8221; adds \u003ca href=\"https://www.bio.purdue.edu/People/profile/xbernal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXimena Bernal, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Biological Sciences professor at Purdue\u0026#8217;s College of Science and one of the study\u0026#8217;s co-authors in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Understanding how these structures work is the first step toward developing acoustic sensors inspired by their sensitive antennae.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\" class=\"wp-image-144727\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?resize=300,175 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Alisha Willett\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Zavattieri suggests that mosquito antennae could also inspire the creation of smart noise-canceling materials. These, which may incorporate microfluidic channels or tunable metamaterials, could lead to innovations such as soundproofing panels for buildings, noise-canceling headphones, or even acoustic cloaking devices.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"48:T1ca7,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eInvisible art: World\u0026#039;s smallest Lego sculpture defies the naked eye\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"A Bournemouth artist has created a Lego brick smaller than a white blood cell, earning him a Guinness World Record.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Invisible art: World\u0026#039;s smallest Lego sculpture defies the naked eye\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A Bournemouth artist has created a Lego brick smaller than a white blood cell, earning him a Guinness World Record.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:19:07+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:20:29+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/small-sculpture.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Aman Tripathi\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Aman Tripathi\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Aman Tripathi\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/1c3ba13ba504d78a3c896651fc6291c6\"},\"headline\":\"UK artist creates world\u0026#8217;s smallest Lego sculpture with size similar to blood cell\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T11:19:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T11:20:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\"},\"wordCount\":523,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/small-sculpture.jpg\",\"caption\":\"David A. 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Lindon, a resident of Bournemouth, UK, with a background in engineering, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the smallest handmade sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe has created a miniature red Lego brick that measures just 0.02517 millimeters (.00099 inches) by 0.02184 millimeters (.00086 inches).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;For this record he created a sculpture of a red LEGO brick similar in size to a human white blood cell,\u0026#8221; said the Guinness World Records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, it is approximately four times smaller than the previous record holder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon transitioned to micro art in 2019 after being inspired by the work of Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, who was the previous record holder, reported \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kgjxy5y2yo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon has previously created several miniature artworks, including three microscopic recreations of Van Gogh paintings displayed on a watch mechanism, which was sold for around $115,000.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation-involved-specialized-self-made-tools\"\u003eCreation involved specialized, self-made tools\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of this microscopic Lego brick involved the use of specialized, self-made tools. These tools were designed for manipulating materials at a minute level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon explained that the process required immense patience and control.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The challenge to create tiny objects that can’t be seen without a microscope is demanding both physically and mentally,\u0026#8221; he told \u003ca href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110430-smallest-hand-made-sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Guinness World Records\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon even trained himself to slow his breathing and work between heartbeats to minimize any movement that could compromise the delicate process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I have trained myself to slow my breathing and work between the beats of my heart. Even the pulse of my heart beating through my fingers creates too much movement,” he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, he worked for six to ten hours each night to avoid the vibrations caused by daytime traffic that could disrupt his work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMeasurements were independently verified\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe verification of this record-breaking sculpture involved scientific procedures. The team at Evident Scientific used a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2025/intelligent-libs-microscope\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh-powered light microscope\u003c/a\u003e to measure the minuscule dimensions of the Lego brick meticulously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis measurement was then independently verified by Spectrographic Limited in Leeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon crafted three miniature Lego bricks: one with eight studs, another with four, and a third with a single stud.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight-studded brick holds the distinction of being the narrowest structure ever documented. The four-studded brick surpassed the existing world record for the smallest sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, within just 20 minutes of achieving that feat, Lindon created an even smaller, single-studded brick, breaking his own newly set record.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, all three sculptures are so small that they are completely invisible to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFuture project includes ‘smallest zoo’\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this world record now secured, Lindon is focusing on his next project, \u0026#8220;The Smallest Zoo in the World.\u0026#8221;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be an exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Poole this summer. It will showcase a collection of miniature animal sculptures and continue Lindon\u0026#8217;s exploration of the microscopic world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a German German engineer, Rudiger Koch, has set a new world record. He recently spent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/german-engineer-sets-underwater-world-record\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003e120 days underwater\u003c/a\u003e. He emerged from his small underwater home in Florida, USA, and was officially recognized by Guinness World Records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis breaks the previous record of 100 days held by American Joseph Dituri.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"4a:T5bd,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, it is approximately four times smaller than the previous record holder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon transitioned to micro art in 2019 after being inspired by the work of Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, who was the previous record holder, reported \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kgjxy5y2yo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon has previously created several miniature artworks, including three microscopic recreations of Van Gogh paintings displayed on a watch mechanism, which was sold for around $115,000.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation-involved-specialized-self-made-tools\"\u003eCreation involved specialized, self-made tools\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of this microscopic Lego brick involved the use of specialized, self-made tools. These tools were designed for manipulating materials at a minute level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon explained that the process required immense patience and control.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The challenge to create tiny objects that can’t be seen without a microscope is demanding both physically and mentally,\u0026#8221; he told \u003ca href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110430-smallest-hand-made-sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Guinness World Records\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon even trained himself to slow his breathing and work between heartbeats to minimize any movement that could compromise the delicate process.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"4b:T498,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I have trained myself to slow my breathing and work between the beats of my heart. Even the pulse of my heart beating through my fingers creates too much movement,” he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, he worked for six to ten hours each night to avoid the vibrations caused by daytime traffic that could disrupt his work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMeasurements were independently verified\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe verification of this record-breaking sculpture involved scientific procedures. The team at Evident Scientific used a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2025/intelligent-libs-microscope\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh-powered light microscope\u003c/a\u003e to measure the minuscule dimensions of the Lego brick meticulously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis measurement was then independently verified by Spectrographic Limited in Leeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon crafted three miniature Lego bricks: one with eight studs, another with four, and a third with a single stud.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight-studded brick holds the distinction of being the narrowest structure ever documented. The four-studded brick surpassed the existing world record for the smallest sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"4c:T42d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, within just 20 minutes of achieving that feat, Lindon created an even smaller, single-studded brick, breaking his own newly set record.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, all three sculptures are so small that they are completely invisible to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFuture project includes ‘smallest zoo’\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this world record now secured, Lindon is focusing on his next project, \u0026#8220;The Smallest Zoo in the World.\u0026#8221;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be an exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Poole this summer. It will showcase a collection of miniature animal sculptures and continue Lindon\u0026#8217;s exploration of the microscopic world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a German German engineer, Rudiger Koch, has set a new world record. He recently spent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/german-engineer-sets-underwater-world-record\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003e120 days underwater\u003c/a\u003e. 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University College of London (UCL) developed the technique by using advanced X-ray imaging to study imperfections in complex 3D-printed metal alloy components. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to researchers, when the right magnetic field was used, pore creation in printed components decreased by 80 percent, proving that this idea was accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;“Whether it is fabricating artificial hips or battery packs for electric vehicles, improvements in additive manufacturing will make it quicker and cheaper to produce 3D printed components that are also of higher quality,\u0026#8221; said Professor Andrew Kao, a senior author of the study from the University of Greenwich, in a statement. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magnetized-printing-precision\"\u003eMagnetized printing precision\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is done by providing unprecedented real-time and detailed observations of the 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They also identified the cause of instabilities in these keyholes, which led to flaws in \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/multi-material-3d-printing-mxene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003e3D-printed\u003c/a\u003e parts. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo stabilize the point at which the \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/supercharge-lasers-million-universe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003elaser\u003c/a\u003e strikes the molten metal and minimize flaws, the researchers then watched the production process while applying a magnetic field to the metal alloys as the item was created.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg\" alt=\"3D-printed metal hip cups are transforming surgery. Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\" class=\"wp-image-144705\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e3D-printed metal hip cups are transforming surgery. Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;When the laser heats the metal it becomes liquid but also produces vapor. This vapor forms a plume that pushes the molten metal apart, forming a J-shaped depression. Surface tension causes ripples in the depression and the bottom of it breaks off, resulting in pores in the finished component,\u0026#8221; said Dr Xianqiang Fan, first author of the study from UCL Mechanical Engineering, in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074234\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estatement\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a magnetic field is applied to the process, thermoelectric forces create a fluid flow that stabilizes the hole, forming an ‘I’ shape without a tail that could break off during rippling.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flawless-metal-printing\"\u003eFlawless metal printing\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn laser-based 3D printing of metal alloys, a computer-controlled laser melts layers of metal powder to create complex solid shapes. 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Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\" class=\"wp-image-144705\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e3D-printed metal hip cups are transforming surgery. Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;When the laser heats the metal it becomes liquid but also produces vapor. 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Interestingly, the new method yielded results comparable to both traditional staining and expensive, advanced imaging techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent methods for analyzing cancer biopsies have significant limitations. Traditional staining techniques can be subjective and lead to inconsistent interpretations, while more advanced imaging methods, though offering greater detail, are often too expensive and unavailable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Essentially, we\u0026#8217;re trying to expand on these procedures with a stain-free alternative that requires nothing more than a standard optical microscope and a piece of a Morpho wing,\u0026#8221; said Paula Kirya, a graduate student.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;In many parts of the world, early cancer screening is a challenge because of resource limitations. 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The new 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel brings the entire system online to protect the tidal Thames from sewage pollution.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also stopped five and a half million tonnes of sewage, the equivalent of 2,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools, from entering the Thames as it began functioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026#8220;This is another significant step forward – with this final connection complete, the super sewer is fully up and running and protecting the Thames. Our next step is to test it in storm conditions – which is why we are keeping a close eye on the weather – and we will do this over the coming months,\u0026#8221; said Tideway CEO Andy Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-london-tideway-tunnel-ltt-system\"\u003eLondon Tideway Tunnel (LTT) system\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are at the start of a new \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-completes-world-longest-expressway-tunnel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003echapter\u003c/a\u003e for London and its river. Our mission has always been about creating not just a tunnel but a healthier, thriving environment for the river and its inhabitants. We look forward to seeing a real impact in the coming years and sharing everything we learn about the positive changes,\u0026#8221; Mitchell added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTideway has revealed that the 25km-long super sewer connects to the 6.9km-long existing Lee Tunnel, a Thames Water asset – forming the ‘London Tideway Tunnel’ (LTT) system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work of bringing the full system online began in the autumn of 2024 when Tideway announced that the first four connections had led to 589,000 tonnes of storm sewage being captured by the LTT in a single, rainy 24-hour period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLater, in December, Tideway revealed that 848,365 tonnes had been captured during heavy rainfall in another 24 hours – November 27. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This government is determined to clean up our polluted rivers, lakes, and seas – including the capital’s iconic Thames river,\u0026#8221; said Environment Secretary Steve Reed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReed highlighted that the Thames Tideway Tunnel is an example of the kind of infrastructure investment needed to clean up the waterways around the country and builds on this government’s wider ambition to boost national infrastructure under the Plan for Change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026#8220;Just 70 days after the election, we introduced the Water (Special Measures) Bill to ban bonuses for failing firms and hold bosses criminally liable. 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Now, 95% of those spills are being stopped with the super sewer fully connected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnections have been made at landmark locations, including the starting point of the University Boat Race at Putney Embankment; Chelsea and Victoria Embankments; Blackfriars Bridge in the heart of the City of London; and King Edward Memorial Park in Wapping, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.tideway.london/news/press-releases/2025/february/london-s-super-sewer-now-fully-connected-promising-a-greener-healthier-river-thames/#sub-nav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This is an important milestone, which will mean a huge reduction in sewage going into the tidal Thames,\u0026#8221; said Sadiq Khan, mayor of London.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We must now build on this work to go further and tackle the other sources of pollution damaging London’s waterways. 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This was the last missing royal tomb of the two-century-long dynasty (c. 1550-1292 BC).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, this is the first royal tomb unearthed since Howard Carter\u0026#8217;s historic discovery of Tutankhamun\u0026#8217;s tomb in 1922.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the first time funerary furniture belonging to Thutmose II has been discovered, as no such items exist in museums worldwide,” said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presence-of-artifacts\"\u003ePresence of artifacts \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the SCA and the New Kingdom Research Foundation began excavating Tomb C4 located in the remote C Valley, west of Luxor. The team identified the burial site’s entrance and main corridor, which led to the identification of its occupant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tomb was first discovered, its location near the tombs of Thutmose III\u0026#8217;s wives and Queen Hatshepsut led archaeologists to believe it belonged to a royal consort (a spouse of a king).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, further investigations and analysis of artifacts found within the tomb revealed that it was actually the burial site of King Thutmose II himself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the tomb, the experts discovered fragments of alabaster jars. They bore inscriptions that included the names of both King Thutmose II and his principal wife, Queen Hatshepsut. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed that Queen Hatshepsut, the king\u0026#8217;s wife and half-sister, supervised his funeral rites.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Despite its significance, the tomb was found in poor condition, flooded in antiquity shortly after the king’s death. Water damage caused severe deterioration, leading to the loss of many original contents, which are believed to have been relocated during ancient times,” said Mohamed Abdel Badei, head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector and head of the mission from the Egyptian side.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Terrifying Truths About the Pyramids\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1TO7-iG8Jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-corridor-to-protect-king-from-floods\"\u003eSecond corridor to protect King from floods\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomb has a simple layout. It doesn\u0026#8217;t have the elaborate and complex chambers and corridors found in some later pharaonic \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/ancient-tombs-and-chapels-dating-back-3300-years-found-in-saqqara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etombs\u003c/a\u003e. This simplicity could be indicative of an earlier style of tomb construction in the 18th Dynasty.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the tomb\u0026#8217;s second corridor is unusual. This corridor deviates from the typical tomb design of this period. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also strangely passes through the burial chamber, well above the floor. Initially, the team mistook this chamber as a “robbers\u0026#8217; tunnel.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt could have been created to protect the tomb from a flooding event sometime after Thutmose II\u0026#8217;s burial.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/3900-year-old-secret-chamber-egyptian-tomb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eEgyptians\u003c/a\u003e believed that the pharaoh needed to be properly preserved for the afterlife, so leaving the body submerged in water would have been deeply concerning.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second corridor with upward slopes may have been built or modified to allow the king\u0026#8217;s body to be removed from the flooded burial chamber.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration work has revealed intricate designs on fallen plaster, including blue inscriptions, yellow stars, and parts of the Book of Amduat, an important religious text.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally believed that this 18th Dynasty king, the fourth in line, reigned for fewer than five years, though the precise duration remains uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sis.gov.eg/Story/205026/Long-lost-royal-tomb-of-King-Thutmose-II-finally-discovered-in-Luxor?lang=en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress statement\u003c/a\u003e, the excavation is ongoing, and the team hopes to uncover more secrets hidden within Thutmose II\u0026#8217;s final resting place. \u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"61:T425,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/3900-year-old-secret-chamber-egyptian-tomb\"\u003e3,900-year-old secret chamber housing Egyptian tomb with exquisite detail unearthed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/ancient-tombs-and-chapels-dating-back-3300-years-found-in-saqqara\"\u003eAncient tombs and chapels dating back 3,300 years found in Saqqara\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/4300-years-old-mummy-may-have-been-found\"\u003eEgypt’s oldest mummy, at 4,300 years, may have been found\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"62:T458,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, this is the first royal tomb unearthed since Howard Carter\u0026#8217;s historic discovery of Tutankhamun\u0026#8217;s tomb in 1922.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the first time funerary furniture belonging to Thutmose II has been discovered, as no such items exist in museums worldwide,” said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presence-of-artifacts\"\u003ePresence of artifacts \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the SCA and the New Kingdom Research Foundation began excavating Tomb C4 located in the remote C Valley, west of Luxor. The team identified the burial site’s entrance and main corridor, which led to the identification of its occupant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tomb was first discovered, its location near the tombs of Thutmose III\u0026#8217;s wives and Queen Hatshepsut led archaeologists to believe it belonged to a royal consort (a spouse of a king).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, further investigations and analysis of artifacts found within the tomb revealed that it was actually the burial site of King Thutmose II himself.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"63:T704,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the tomb, the experts discovered fragments of alabaster jars. 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This discovery has the potential to make cancer treatment safer and even improve the likelihood of survival in the event of nuclear war.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to SCMP, this new study uncovers that knocking out certain proteins that play an essential role in the body’s immune system, especially to prevent cancer or viruses, could provide significant protection against \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/tardigrades-genetic-shield-against-radiation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eradiation damage\u003c/a\u003e and even help improve cancer radiotherapy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-immunity-from-radiation-exposure-in-cancer-treatments\"\u003eImmunity from radiation exposure in cancer treatments\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh exposure to radiation breaks down the body’s DNA, causing large-scale apoptosis, a widespread cell death that occurs in diseases and during embryonic development.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRadiotherapy, which is meant to remove cancerous tumors, also uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/new-technique-see-inside-cancer-cell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ecancer cells\u003c/a\u003e, preventing them from dividing and growing. However, it can also affect healthy cells near the tumor, and these cells may experience DNA damage and undergo apoptosis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCancer patients often die from gastrointestinal issues, as radiotherapy can also damage healthy cells in the GI tract. 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At the same time, many survivors faced leukemia, cancer, or other terrible side effects from the radiation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chernobyl accident in 1986 led to about 4,000 deaths, mostly from radiation-related cancers years later, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. For now, there are no preventive measures against such radiation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eA promising breakthrough for protection against radiation injury\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent study led by Sun Yirong at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health has demonstrated that turning off the Sting protein (stimulator of interferon genes) can dramatically increase survival rates in mice exposed to radiation—from 11% in normal mice to 67% in Sting-knockout mice. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in the journal Cell Death and Differentiation, the study found that normal mice suffered severe abdominal injuries. 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The acceptance suggested that Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the community’s high safety, energy production, and aesthetics standards.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shingles-can-withstand-winds-up-to-130-mph\"\u003eShingles can withstand winds up to 130 mph\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe availability of Timberline Solar is expected to help Sterling Ranch reach its sustainability targets, including achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe company recently completed a 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eGAF Energy’s Timberline Solar can help homeowners as they will no longer have to compromise with their looks when adding solar power to their roofs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.gaf.energy/timberline-solar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimberline Solar\u003c/a\u003e is made up of shingles, not panels or heavy tiles. The company has revealed that these shingles are water-shedding, strong, and warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph. Rack-mounted solar installations—where the solar is separate from the roof—require drilling dozens of holes into the roof membrane. Roof warranties do not typically cover any resulting damage related to those holes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"7b:T40e,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/solar-power-generated-at-night-device\"\u003eSolar power generated even at night using breakthrough ...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/challenges-of-solar-power\"\u003eInto solar energy's hidden challenges that stop global ...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/solar-cell-60-percent-energy-conversion\"\u003ePowerful solar cell with 60% energy conversion potential ...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate HGLrXd NJjxre iUh30 ojE3Fb\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"q0vns\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqA2re UnOTSe Vwoesf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate HGLrXd NJjxre iUh30 ojE3Fb\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"q0vns\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqA2re UnOTSe Vwoesf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate HGLrXd NJjxre iUh30 ojE3Fb\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"q0vns\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqA2re UnOTSe Vwoesf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"7c:T67d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, GAF launched the world’s first nailable solar shingle. Solar shingles, or photovoltaic shingles, are solar panels that look and work like traditional roofing materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-power-enhanced-design\"\u003eMore power, enhanced design\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe company\u0026#8217;s Timberline Solar meets a host of rigorous third-party safety \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/photoswitches-improved-energy-storage-efficiency\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003estandards\u003c/a\u003e covering both roofing and solar. ES 2 is claimed to deliver more power, superior installation, and enhanced design.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Three years ago, we transformed the solar industry with Timberline Solar. Today, we’re raising the bar again,\u0026#8221; said Martin DeBono, President of \u003ca href=\"https://www.gaf.energy/press/gaf-energy-launches-next-generation-of-timberline-solar-energy-shingle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGAF Energy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Timberline Solar ES 2 represents everything we’ve learned about solar roofing, enhanced by extensive feedback from contractors and homeowners. It’s an innovation that delivers a solar shingle that is more powerful, even easier to install, and more versatile than ever before.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-es-2-delivers-57-watts-of-power-per-shingle\"\u003eES 2 delivers 57 watts of power per shingle\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe company has revealed that the Timberline Solar ES 2 builds on GAF Energy’s \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-largest-transparent-pv-window\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebreakthrough\u003c/a\u003e approach to solar roofing.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"7d:T4a8,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES 2 delivers 57 watts of power per shingle, a 23% increase in energy generation. It also enables superior installation speed and offers more area than a traditional asphalt shingle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES 2 also offers enhanced StrikeZone for improved installation efficiency and is compatible with the complete GAF Timberline shingle collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn November, ES2\u0026#8217;s predecessor was approved for installation by the Sterling Ranch master-planned community. The acceptance suggested that Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the community’s high safety, energy production, and aesthetics standards.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shingles-can-withstand-winds-up-to-130-mph\"\u003eShingles can withstand winds up to 130 mph\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe availability of Timberline Solar is expected to help Sterling Ranch reach its sustainability targets, including achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe company recently completed a 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eGAF Energy’s Timberline Solar can help homeowners as they will no longer have to compromise with their looks when adding solar power to their roofs.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"7e:T40e,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003ca 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In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, \u0026#8220;Chainsaw for bureaucracy.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tech mogul\u0026#8217;s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-musk-s-political-realignment-and-media-criticism\"\u003eMusk’s political realignment and media criticism\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,\u0026#8221; the tech mogul \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-wields-chainsaw-conservative-gathering-gift-argentinas-milei-2025-02-21/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estated\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026#8220;And so that\u0026#8217;s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!\u0026quot; 🔥 \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/NcL2f22xjO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1892701721958273351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 20, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. \u0026#8220;We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an \u0026#8220;echo chamber.\u0026#8221; He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doge-s-fiscal-strategy-and-calls-for-greater-transparency\"\u003eDOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparency\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-not-doge-boss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. \u0026#8220;Recent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-shadow-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,\u0026#8221; Musk claimed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The actions that we\u0026#039;re taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/sUgVuWYbhz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1892753607419973694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 21, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. \u0026#8220;All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,\u0026#8221; Musk asserted. \u0026#8220;It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning to immigration policy, he \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/20/elon-musk-waives-chainsaw-before-giving-doge-update-at-cpac/79352970007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econdemned\u003c/a\u003e the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a \u0026#8220;giant voter importation scam.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, \u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re fighting the matrix big time here. It\u0026#8217;s got to be done.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-employee-layoffs-raise-concerns\"\u003eFederal employee layoffs raise concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. As \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/nuclear-doge-firings-trump-federal-916e6819104f04f44c345b7dde4904d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereported\u003c/a\u003e by \u003cem\u003eAP News\u003c/em\u003e, up to 350 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were laid off on February 13.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most affected locations was the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, which saw a 30% workforce reduction. This facility is responsible for reassembling nuclear warheads, one of the most sensitive roles in the nation’s nuclear weapons program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, about 2,000 Department of Energy employees were let go as part of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures. Critics argue that these decisions could put national security at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The DOGE people are coming in with absolutely no knowledge of what these departments are responsible for,” said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association. “They don’t seem to realize that it’s actually the department of nuclear weapons more than it is the Department of Energy.”\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"81:T577,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eA video of him enthusiastically waving the chainsaw at the event while the crowd erupted in cheers quickly spread across social media. In the footage, Musk could be heard declaring, \u0026#8220;Chainsaw for bureaucracy.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tech mogul\u0026#8217;s stance aligned with President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative designed to streamline federal expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-musk-s-political-realignment-and-media-criticism\"\u003eMusk’s political realignment and media criticism\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with television host Rob Schmitt, Musk elaborated on his evolving political ideology, acknowledging a shift from a previously neutral stance to a strong alignment with the Republican Party. He cited concerns over the trajectory of national governance as a key driver for this transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I thought we were sort of heading to a point of no return, really,\u0026#8221; the tech mogul \u003ca href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/us/elon-musk-wields-chainsaw-conservative-gathering-gift-argentinas-milei-2025-02-21/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estated\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026#8220;And so that\u0026#8217;s why it was so essential that President Trump won the election and that there be a Republican majority in the House and Senate, which thanks to you has been accomplished.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"82:T6e8,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚨 LMAO! Elon Musk just paraded around the stage at CPAC with a chainsaw given to him by Javier Milei 🤣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;THIS IS THE CHAINSAW FOR BUREAUCRACY!\u0026quot; 🔥 \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/NcL2f22xjO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/NcL2f22xjO\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1892701721958273351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 20, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaffirming his core beliefs, Musk further emphasized the importance of restoring foundational national values. \u0026#8220;We need to restore the fundamental elements of what made America great, which is freedom and opportunity.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also criticized legacy media, arguing that mainstream news organizations perpetuate ideological homogeneity and function as an \u0026#8220;echo chamber.\u0026#8221; He called for the defunding of these media entities and reiterated that his acquisition of the social media platform X was a strategic effort to safeguard free expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doge-s-fiscal-strategy-and-calls-for-greater-transparency\"\u003eDOGE’s fiscal strategy and calls for greater transparency\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusk underscored the objectives of the Department of Government Efficiency, an advisory body created by Trump via executive order to reduce federal expenditures by nearly $2 trillion. While not an officially recognized government agency, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-not-doge-boss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e operates within federal departments, deploying dedicated personnel to evaluate and recommend budgetary reductions.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"83:T608,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe contended that the program’s cost-cutting measures are crucial for preserving entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security. \u0026#8220;Recent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-shadow-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eDOGE\u003c/a\u003e cuts will help the federal government save Medicare and Social Security,\u0026#8221; Musk claimed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"\u003e\u003cp lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇺🇸ELON: DOGE WILL SAVE MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The actions that we\u0026#039;re taking [with DOGE] with the support of the President and the support of the agencies are what will save Medicare, what will save Social Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause if the country goes insolvent—if all the money is… \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://t.co/105u2zD3Gn\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://t.co/sUgVuWYbhz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epic.twitter.com/sUgVuWYbhz\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u0026mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1892753607419973694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary 21, 2025\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a push for greater fiscal transparency, the SpaceX CEO advocated for public access to the nation’s gold reserves. \u0026#8220;All this gold at Fort Knox, it’s the public’s gold. It’s your gold, so I think you like have a right to see it,\u0026#8221; Musk asserted. \u0026#8220;It should be a live tour like you can see what’s going on, what’s behind it.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"84:T5a0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning to immigration policy, he \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/20/elon-musk-waives-chainsaw-before-giving-doge-update-at-cpac/79352970007/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econdemned\u003c/a\u003e the Biden administration’s approach, labeling it a \u0026#8220;giant voter importation scam.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchmitt pointed out that Musk and Trump have faced allegations of disrupting established political norms. Musk responded unequivocally, \u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re fighting the matrix big time here. It\u0026#8217;s got to be done.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith DOGE’s cost-cutting policies in focus, Musk keeps pushing for big government spending cuts while calling for political change and more accountability. His CPAC appearance showed his strong commitment to these goals, reinforcing his role in shaping America’s economic discussions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-employee-layoffs-raise-concerns\"\u003eFederal employee layoffs raise concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the administration pushes for budget cuts, the rapid layoffs of federal workers have raised alarms. 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The breakthrough, achieved through precision gene editing, could pave the way for future innovations in staple crops such as wheat, maize, and various vegetables.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoQ10, also called ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, but levels typically decline with age. Scientists have noted that people with heart disease or those using cholesterol-lowering drugs often have significantly lower CoQ10 levels. Although certain foods like \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/fish-started-walking-revealed-by-robots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003efish\u003c/a\u003e, meat, and nuts contain CoQ10, grains such as rice and wheat generally produce a related compound called CoQ9, which lacks many heart-health benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explaining-the-genetically-altered-heart-healthy-rice-nbsp\"\u003eExplaining the genetically altered, heart-healthy rice\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Engineering CoQ10 production in crops would benefit human health,” stated researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in a paper published in \u003cem\u003eCell\u003c/em\u003e on February 13. The team, led by plant expert Caixia Gao of the CAS Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology and plant physiologist Chen Xiaoya at the CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS), set out to modify the genetic makeup of rice so that it would favor CoQ10 over CoQ9.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSCMP highlights that, to accomplish this, scientists analyzed 134 plant samples spanning 67 plant families. They discovered that some species naturally produced higher levels of CoQ10, an ancestral trait retained by certain magnoliids such as avocados and cinnamon. Over time, crop plants like rice, wheat, and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/sea-cucumber-shapeshifting-robot-escape-jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ecucumbers \u003c/a\u003eappear to have evolved to generate CoQ9 instead predominantly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pinpointing the amino acid sites responsible for this variation, the team utilized a technique known as prime editing, which allows precise alterations in an organism’s DNA without introducing foreign genes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy editing five specific amino acid sites, they produced rice grains that contained 75 percent CoQ10 in their leaves and grain, amounting to roughly five micrograms of CoQ10 per gram of rice. “Synthesis of CoQ10 instead of CoQ9 had no discernible impact on the grain yield of the Q10 rice plants,” the researchers reported.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAS team also confirmed the resulting strains were not transgenic and showed no unintended genetic mutations. Co-first author Xu Jingjing explained that while the CoQ10 content in this edited rice is comparable to levels found in certain plant-based foods such as \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/lost-tomatoes-resurface-8-months-later-with-no-fungal-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etomatoes\u003c/a\u003e, it is still lower than that of meat and fish. “In the future, attempts will be made to further increase the CoQ10 content by editing other key genes,” Xu said.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhancing-key-dietary-sources-to-fill-the-gap\"\u003eEnhancing key dietary sources to fill the gap\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough humans generally consume between 3 and 6 milligrams of CoQ10 per day from their diets, some studies suggest that the optimal daily intake could be closer to 500 milligrams. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince rice, wheat, and maize collectively account for more than half the global calorie intake, fortifying these staples could help bridge the gap for individuals with increased nutritional needs. The researchers have expanded their approach to bread wheat, which supplies around 20 percent of the world’s caloric intake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the team, the \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-gene-editing-170-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eprime-editing\u003c/a\u003e technique employed here could also be used for other cereals and vegetables that typically produce CoQ9 instead of CoQ10. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy enriching these key dietary sources with a beneficial antioxidant, scientists hope to offer a convenient way to support heart health and overall well-being. While the current research remains in its early stages, it represents a promising step toward more nutritious, \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/rice-gene-edited-could-be-grown-on-mars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebiofortified crops\u003c/a\u003e that could significantly impact global public health.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"87:T4a0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explaining-the-genetically-altered-heart-healthy-rice-nbsp\"\u003eExplaining the genetically altered, heart-healthy rice\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Engineering CoQ10 production in crops would benefit human health,” stated researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in a paper published in \u003cem\u003eCell\u003c/em\u003e on February 13. The team, led by plant expert Caixia Gao of the CAS Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology and plant physiologist Chen Xiaoya at the CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS), set out to modify the genetic makeup of rice so that it would favor CoQ10 over CoQ9.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSCMP highlights that, to accomplish this, scientists analyzed 134 plant samples spanning 67 plant families. They discovered that some species naturally produced higher levels of CoQ10, an ancestral trait retained by certain magnoliids such as avocados and cinnamon. Over time, crop plants like rice, wheat, and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/sea-cucumber-shapeshifting-robot-escape-jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ecucumbers \u003c/a\u003eappear to have evolved to generate CoQ9 instead predominantly.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"88:T490,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pinpointing the amino acid sites responsible for this variation, the team utilized a technique known as prime editing, which allows precise alterations in an organism’s DNA without introducing foreign genes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy editing five specific amino acid sites, they produced rice grains that contained 75 percent CoQ10 in their leaves and grain, amounting to roughly five micrograms of CoQ10 per gram of rice. “Synthesis of CoQ10 instead of CoQ9 had no discernible impact on the grain yield of the Q10 rice plants,” the researchers reported.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAS team also confirmed the resulting strains were not transgenic and showed no unintended genetic mutations. Co-first author Xu Jingjing explained that while the CoQ10 content in this edited rice is comparable to levels found in certain plant-based foods such as \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/lost-tomatoes-resurface-8-months-later-with-no-fungal-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etomatoes\u003c/a\u003e, it is still lower than that of meat and fish. “In the future, attempts will be made to further increase the CoQ10 content by editing other key genes,” Xu said.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"89:T5a5,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enhancing-key-dietary-sources-to-fill-the-gap\"\u003eEnhancing key dietary sources to fill the gap\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough humans generally consume between 3 and 6 milligrams of CoQ10 per day from their diets, some studies suggest that the optimal daily intake could be closer to 500 milligrams. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince rice, wheat, and maize collectively account for more than half the global calorie intake, fortifying these staples could help bridge the gap for individuals with increased nutritional needs. The researchers have expanded their approach to bread wheat, which supplies around 20 percent of the world’s caloric intake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the team, the \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-gene-editing-170-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eprime-editing\u003c/a\u003e technique employed here could also be used for other cereals and vegetables that typically produce CoQ9 instead of CoQ10. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy enriching these key dietary sources with a beneficial antioxidant, scientists hope to offer a convenient way to support heart health and overall well-being. 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In plastic ice, the water molecules form a rigid cubic lattice, as in ice VII, but exhibit picosecond rotational motion reminiscent of liquid water,” explained Livia Eleonora Bove, research director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research CNRS. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBove is also an associate professor at La Sapienza University in Rome (Italy) and associate scientist at EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Amazing Engineering Behind Icebreakers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxIZpEqSPxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-experimental-observation\"\u003eFirst experimental observation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 15 years ago, scientists predicted that plastic ice VII could form under extreme conditions using computer simulations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredible discovery was made possible by cutting-edge technology at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France. Researchers used advanced neutron spectrometers and specialized equipment to recreate the extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure needed to form Plastic Ice VII.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering (QENS) allowed scientists to probe the structure and dynamics of the water molecules within this exotic phase.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt led to the “first experimental observation” of this unique water phase, plastic ice VII.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of neutron scattering data revealed that the movement of molecules in plastic ice VII is more complex than previously predicted by computer simulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The QENS measurements suggested a different molecular rotation mechanism for plastic ice VII than the free rotor behavior initially expected,” said Maria Rescigno, PhD student at Sapienza University and first author.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther computer simulations, combined with a statistical method called Markov chain analysis, revealed a more precise understanding of how water molecules behave within plastic ice VII. Instead of rotating freely, the simulations showed the molecules tend to rotate in a specific four-fold pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-exotic-ice-could-exist-in-icy-celestial-worlds\"\u003eThis exotic ice could exist in icy celestial worlds\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eScientists are also investigating the transition between regular Ice VII and Plastic Ice VII. Understanding this transition could provide clues about another elusive exotic phase: superionic water.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This transition is predicted to be either first-order or continuous, depending on the simulation method used,” explained Bove in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ill.eu/news-and-events/news/scientific-news/exotic-observations-at-the-ill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe researcher further explained: “The continuous transition scenario is very intriguing as it hints that the plastic phase could be the precursor of the elusive superionic phase – another hybrid exotic phase of water predicted at even higher temperatures and pressures, where hydrogen can diffuse freely through the oxygen crystalline structure.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese exotic forms of water, plastic, and superionic ice, could be key to understanding some of the icy worlds in our solar system such as moons (Ganimede and Callisto) and planets (\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/study-explains-neptune-and-uranus-unusual-magnetic-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eUranus\u003c/a\u003e and Neptune). \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extreme heat and pressure within these icy celestial bodies could allow exotic forms of water to form and potentially make up large parts of their interiors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy understanding these exotic phases, experts could gain invaluable insights into their formation, evolution, and the unique processes that shape them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe results have just been published in \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08750-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNature.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"95:T61f,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBove is also an associate professor at La Sapienza University in Rome (Italy) and associate scientist at EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Amazing Engineering Behind Icebreakers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxIZpEqSPxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-experimental-observation\"\u003eFirst experimental observation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 15 years ago, scientists predicted that plastic ice VII could form under extreme conditions using computer simulations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredible discovery was made possible by cutting-edge technology at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France. Researchers used advanced neutron spectrometers and specialized equipment to recreate the extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure needed to form Plastic Ice VII.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering (QENS) allowed scientists to probe the structure and dynamics of the water molecules within this exotic phase.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt led to the “first experimental observation” of this unique water phase, plastic ice VII.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"96:T434,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of neutron scattering data revealed that the movement of molecules in plastic ice VII is more complex than previously predicted by computer simulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The QENS measurements suggested a different molecular rotation mechanism for plastic ice VII than the free rotor behavior initially expected,” said Maria Rescigno, PhD student at Sapienza University and first author.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther computer simulations, combined with a statistical method called Markov chain analysis, revealed a more precise understanding of how water molecules behave within plastic ice VII. Instead of rotating freely, the simulations showed the molecules tend to rotate in a specific four-fold pattern.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-exotic-ice-could-exist-in-icy-celestial-worlds\"\u003eThis exotic ice could exist in icy celestial worlds\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eScientists are also investigating the transition between regular Ice VII and Plastic Ice VII. Understanding this transition could provide clues about another elusive exotic phase: superionic water.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"97:T4cd,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This transition is predicted to be either first-order or continuous, depending on the simulation method used,” explained Bove in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ill.eu/news-and-events/news/scientific-news/exotic-observations-at-the-ill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe researcher further explained: “The continuous transition scenario is very intriguing as it hints that the plastic phase could be the precursor of the elusive superionic phase – another hybrid exotic phase of water predicted at even higher temperatures and pressures, where hydrogen can diffuse freely through the oxygen crystalline structure.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese exotic forms of water, plastic, and superionic ice, could be key to understanding some of the icy worlds in our solar system such as moons (Ganimede and Callisto) and planets (\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/study-explains-neptune-and-uranus-unusual-magnetic-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eUranus\u003c/a\u003e and Neptune). \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extreme heat and pressure within these icy celestial bodies could allow exotic forms of water to form and potentially make up large parts of their interiors.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"98:T1d57,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eUS mining reaches key nuclear milestone with first uranium batch\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Uranium Energy Corp. has completed the first batch of drumming of uranium concentrates from a site in Wyoming, fortifying US nuclear supply chain.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"US mining reaches key nuclear milestone with first uranium batch\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Uranium Energy Corp. has completed the first batch of drumming of uranium concentrates from a site in Wyoming, fortifying US nuclear supply chain.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:42:22+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:42:30+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Uranium-UEC.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Ameya Paleja\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Ameya Paleja\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uranium-mining-operation-wyoming-milestone\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Ameya Paleja\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/228699245718b47295471284aabc21c5\"},\"headline\":\"Wyoming hits nuclear \u0026#8216;milestone\u0026#8217; 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The site has over six million tonnes of uranium reserves and has a chequered production history since the discovery of deposits in 1973.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, the Irigaray Central Processing Plant (CPP) is a central hub for 11 in-situ recovery (ISR) projects in the region and is owned by Uranium Energy Corp (UEC).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eISR, also called In-Situ Leaching (ISL), is a process where minerals are mined by first dissolving them into the ground and then pumping them to the surface to be recovered at a central processing plant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irigray CPP is currently undergoing a phased ramp-up of operations and has reached a major milestone after the completion of dried uranium concentrates on schedule.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-reserves-low-outputs\"\u003eHigh reserves, low outputs\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the discovery of uranium deposits at the Irigaray and Christensen ranches in the Powder River Basin in 1973, the site has faced multiple breaks in production.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally owned by a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a major US manufacturer. However, operations at the site ceased in 1982, following which it changed ownership to a subsidiary of the Arizona Public Service. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, production from Christensen Ranch was brought under the same company, while the facility\u0026#8217;s capacity increased to 2,400 gallons per minute. The site ownership then changed hands in 1991 and 1993, when French nuclear utilities acquired the properties, and continued till 2000 when operations ceased again.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interesting turn of events in 2010, the Russian state firm Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation acquired mining rights at the site by purchasing a US company that bought the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated 6.49 million tonnes of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/eu-project-use-low-enriched-uranium-fissile-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e reserves available at the site, US company UEC acquired the site again and planned to increase uranium production for the US market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFortifying the US nuclear supply chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to low uranium prices, uranium production from the Wyoming site has stuttered in the past. UEC is using the ISR approach to \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/high-power-uranium-beam-unlock-new-isotopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e at a low cost and meeting locally sourced uranium\u0026#8217;s demands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUEC\u0026#8217;s plans to efficiently scale up uranium production include deploying a hub and spoke platform, where a central hub like one in Wyoming centrally processes output from various leach sites in the periphery. The company has established another hub in Texas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are six months into our phased ramp-up of operations and are excited to reach another milestone on schedule with the dried and drummed uranium concentrates. This marks the culmination of many years of planning and hard work from our entire team and is a testament to their expertise and dedication,\u0026#8221; said Amir Adnani, President and CEO of UEC, in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.uraniumenergy.com/news/releases/index.php?content_id=1081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the new president, the US established the National Energy Dominance Council, recognizing uranium as an \u0026#8216;amazing national asset.\u0026#8217; UEC\u0026#8217;s achievements have come when the country seeks to fortify its nuclear supply chain.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;UEC\u0026#8217;s fully permitted ISR assets provide a cost-efficient foundation for sustainable growth, positioning UEC as a key player in the expanding nuclear energy sector,\u0026#8221; Adnani concluded.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"9a:T500,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eISR, also called In-Situ Leaching (ISL), is a process where minerals are mined by first dissolving them into the ground and then pumping them to the surface to be recovered at a central processing plant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Irigray CPP is currently undergoing a phased ramp-up of operations and has reached a major milestone after the completion of dried uranium concentrates on schedule.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-reserves-low-outputs\"\u003eHigh reserves, low outputs\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver since the discovery of uranium deposits at the Irigaray and Christensen ranches in the Powder River Basin in 1973, the site has faced multiple breaks in production.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally owned by a subsidiary of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, a major US manufacturer. However, operations at the site ceased in 1982, following which it changed ownership to a subsidiary of the Arizona Public Service. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, production from Christensen Ranch was brought under the same company, while the facility\u0026#8217;s capacity increased to 2,400 gallons per minute. The site ownership then changed hands in 1991 and 1993, when French nuclear utilities acquired the properties, and continued till 2000 when operations ceased again.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"9b:T6f4,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interesting turn of events in 2010, the Russian state firm Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation acquired mining rights at the site by purchasing a US company that bought the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated 6.49 million tonnes of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/eu-project-use-low-enriched-uranium-fissile-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e reserves available at the site, US company UEC acquired the site again and planned to increase uranium production for the US market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFortifying the US nuclear supply chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to low uranium prices, uranium production from the Wyoming site has stuttered in the past. UEC is using the ISR approach to \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/high-power-uranium-beam-unlock-new-isotopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003euranium\u003c/a\u003e at a low cost and meeting locally sourced uranium\u0026#8217;s demands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUEC\u0026#8217;s plans to efficiently scale up uranium production include deploying a hub and spoke platform, where a central hub like one in Wyoming centrally processes output from various leach sites in the periphery. The company has established another hub in Texas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are six months into our phased ramp-up of operations and are excited to reach another milestone on schedule with the dried and drummed uranium concentrates. This marks the culmination of many years of planning and hard work from our entire team and is a testament to their expertise and dedication,\u0026#8221; said Amir Adnani, President and CEO of UEC, in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.uraniumenergy.com/news/releases/index.php?content_id=1081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"9c:T1d2e,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eTwo-faced solar cells hit 80% efficiency with transparent electrodes\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Solar cells with two faces can capture more sunlight than ever and they can even be put on transparent glass windows.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Two-faced solar cells hit 80% efficiency with transparent electrodes\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Solar cells with two faces can capture more sunlight than ever and they can even be put on transparent glass windows.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:05:43+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T12:05:52+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rupendra Brahambhatt\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/04d17e51bc5c6742dc3271715a1d33e1\"},\"headline\":\"Breakthrough bifacial solar cells hit 80% efficiency with new transparent electrodes\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T12:05:43+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T12:05:52+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/transparent-electrodes-for-bifacial-solar-cells\"},\"wordCount\":546,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Stock photo: Solar panels.\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IE-photo-ratio-19201080-6.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Energy \u0026amp; 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These innovative cells can generate electricity from sunlight falling on both their front and back sides, making them more efficient at harnessing solar energy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are still not widely used, though. This is because bifacial solar cells require transparent electrodes to conduct electricity while allowing light to pass through. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking such electrodes has been challenging as scientists have struggled to find a transparent electrode material that is durable, stable, efficient, and affordable. Finally, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad has overcome this challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir latest study highlights the development of a transparent electrode made of two layers of nickel oxide (NiO) and one layer of silver (Ag). This incredible advancement can not only make solar cells more efficient but also increase their adoption in industrial and agricultural setups where traditional solar cells can’t be used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, bifacial cells could be integrated into greenhouses and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-largest-transparent-pv-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etransparent windows\u003c/a\u003e of houses and large buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-triple-layer-transparent-electrodes\"\u003eMaking triple-layer transparent electrodes\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"626\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144730\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg 1280w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=300,147 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=768,376 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAn illustration of the triple-layered electrode. Source: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonia Rani et al./Journal of Photonics for Energy (2025)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo construct this electrode, the IIT team employed a technique called low-energy physical vapor deposition. In this process, materials are vaporized in a vacuum chamber and then condensed onto a surface, forming thin, uniform layers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this method they formed a three-layer Nio/Ag/Nio (NAN) structure, resulting in an electrode less than 40 nanometers thick. This thin design makes it suitable for use in building materials and combining with other types of solar cells.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they added this NAN electrode to their solar cells, the cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 9.05% and 6.54% when light was shined on different sides.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cells also had a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-90-bifaciality-26-efficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh bifaciality factor\u003c/a\u003e of 72%, meaning they could effectively capture light from both directions. Moreover, when the cells were tested for over 1,000 hours without any protective covering, they performed with an impressive 80 percent efficiency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Even after 1000 h in ambient circumstances, the BPvSC (bifacial perovskite solar cell) device retained more than 80% of its initial PCE without any encapsulation. The performance of the device begins to decline after 2 weeks, which is typical with PvSCs,” the study authors \u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enote\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-highly-practical-solar-innovation\"\u003eA highly practical solar innovation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t the first transparent electrode design for bifacial solar cells. However, previously proposed approaches used materials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esuch as indium tin oxide\u003c/a\u003e (ITO) that are expensive and fragile.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, these materials require special treatment to become durable and flexible. NAN, on the other side, has no such requirements and is comparatively cheaper. Therefore, it has the potential to make \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/silfabs-bifacial-panels-90-power-output\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebifacial solar cell technology\u003c/a\u003e more accessible and affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The work presented here can provide a design strategy for TEs that can be included in PvSC for use in tandem devices, agrivoltaics, and automotive technologies, among other potential uses,” the study authors said\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This breakthrough highlights the immense potential of bifacial perovskite solar cells in advancing solar energy technology,” Dhriti Sundar Ghosh, senior study author and a professor at IIT Dharwad, \u003ca href=\"https://spie.org/news/hybrid-transparent-electrodes-enhance-efficiency-and-longevity-of-perovskite-solar-cells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadded\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estudy\u003c/a\u003e is published in the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Photonics for Energy\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"9e:T932,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking such electrodes has been challenging as scientists have struggled to find a transparent electrode material that is durable, stable, efficient, and affordable. Finally, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad has overcome this challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir latest study highlights the development of a transparent electrode made of two layers of nickel oxide (NiO) and one layer of silver (Ag). This incredible advancement can not only make solar cells more efficient but also increase their adoption in industrial and agricultural setups where traditional solar cells can’t be used.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, bifacial cells could be integrated into greenhouses and \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-largest-transparent-pv-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etransparent windows\u003c/a\u003e of houses and large buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-triple-layer-transparent-electrodes\"\u003eMaking triple-layer transparent electrodes\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"626\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144730\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg 1280w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=300,147 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bifacial-solar-cells.jpg?resize=768,376 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAn illustration of the triple-layered electrode. Source: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonia Rani et al./Journal of Photonics for Energy (2025)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo construct this electrode, the IIT team employed a technique called low-energy physical vapor deposition. In this process, materials are vaporized in a vacuum chamber and then condensed onto a surface, forming thin, uniform layers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"9f:T59d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing this method they formed a three-layer Nio/Ag/Nio (NAN) structure, resulting in an electrode less than 40 nanometers thick. This thin design makes it suitable for use in building materials and combining with other types of solar cells.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they added this NAN electrode to their solar cells, the cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 9.05% and 6.54% when light was shined on different sides.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cells also had a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-90-bifaciality-26-efficiency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh bifaciality factor\u003c/a\u003e of 72%, meaning they could effectively capture light from both directions. Moreover, when the cells were tested for over 1,000 hours without any protective covering, they performed with an impressive 80 percent efficiency.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Even after 1000 h in ambient circumstances, the BPvSC (bifacial perovskite solar cell) device retained more than 80% of its initial PCE without any encapsulation. The performance of the device begins to decline after 2 weeks, which is typical with PvSCs,” the study authors \u003ca href=\"https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-photonics-for-energy/volume-15/issue-01/015501/Hybrid-top-transparent-electrode-for-infrared-transparent-bifacial-perovskite-solar/10.1117/1.JPE.15.015501.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enote\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a0:T5d0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-highly-practical-solar-innovation\"\u003eA highly practical solar innovation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t the first transparent electrode design for bifacial solar cells. However, previously proposed approaches used materials \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esuch as indium tin oxide\u003c/a\u003e (ITO) that are expensive and fragile.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, these materials require special treatment to become durable and flexible. NAN, on the other side, has no such requirements and is comparatively cheaper. Therefore, it has the potential to make \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/energy/silfabs-bifacial-panels-90-power-output\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ebifacial solar cell technology\u003c/a\u003e more accessible and affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The work presented here can provide a design strategy for TEs that can be included in PvSC for use in tandem devices, agrivoltaics, and automotive technologies, among other potential uses,” the study authors said\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This breakthrough highlights the immense potential of bifacial perovskite solar cells in advancing solar energy technology,” Dhriti Sundar Ghosh, senior study author and a professor at IIT Dharwad, \u003ca href=\"https://spie.org/news/hybrid-transparent-electrodes-enhance-efficiency-and-longevity-of-perovskite-solar-cells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadded\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a1:T20eb,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eMosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection tech\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Researchers at Purdue University are exploring how mosquito antennae could revolutionize the detection of natural disasters.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection tech\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Researchers at Purdue University are exploring how mosquito antennae could revolutionize the detection of natural disasters.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:31:45+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:31:52+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_CT-scan-of-AeAg-Male-Mosquito.png\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/png\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Georgina Jedikovska\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Georgina Jedikovska\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Georgina Jedikovska\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/263a087d31638316b2099adec2b3ba59\"},\"headline\":\"Mosquito antennae inspires new earthquake, tsunami detection technology\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T11:31:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T11:31:52+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mosquito-antennae-earthquake-tsunami-detection\"},\"wordCount\":652,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_CT-scan-of-AeAg-Male-Mosquito.png\",\"caption\":\"This CT scan is a close-up of the structural features of a male mosquito’s antennae. 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Beyond their relentless buzzing and irritating bites, these tiny insects can actually be quite dangerous because they are also vectors for life-threatening viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, most notably \u003ca href=\"https://targetmalaria.org/virtual-press-room/press-releases/dengue-or-malaria-how-to-distinguish-mosquito-borne-diseases/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emalaria and dengue\u003c/a\u003e fever. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eData indicates that mosquito-borne diseases claim over \u003ca href=\"https://www.mosquito.org/vector-borne-diseases/#:~:text=Mosquitoes%20cause%20more%20human%20suffering,mosquito%2Dborne%20diseases%20every%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea million lives\u003c/a\u003e worldwide each year. However, while most people focus on keeping these persistent high-pitched pests out of their homes, scientists from Indiana\u0026#8217;s Purdue University believe they may hold the key to advancing natural disaster detection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\" class=\"wp-image-144687\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Drew Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study explores the sensitivity of mosquito antennae to vibrations and their potential role in detecting and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re still in the early stages but we’re pretty optimistic that we’ll at least learn a great deal,\u0026#8221; says \u003ca href=\"https://engineering.purdue.edu/~zavattie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePablo Zavattieri, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors. \u0026#8220;Taking inspiration from nature and using it to advance scientific research has been a core feature of engineering since the very beginning.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diving-into-the-research\"\u003eDiving into the research\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMosquitoes lack traditional ears and instead use their antennae to detect sound, allowing them to focus on important signals even amid the noise of their own wingbeats. Their hearing is remarkably sensitive, highly frequency-selective, and enhanced by a complex network of \u003ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10009176/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eauditory efferent neurons\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy analyzing the arrangement and morphology of sensory hairs on their antennae, Phani Saketh Dasika, civil and construction engineering PhD candidate and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors, believes these adaptations improve hearing sensitivity and help mosquitoes distinguish key sounds in their environment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanism of a Mosquito Bite\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQV5hHwzj4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Using advanced micro-CT imaging to create high-fidelity CAD models for finite element analysis, we found that the architectural features of mosquito antennae enable species \u0026#8211; and sex-specific acoustic target detection, even amid nontarget signals like their own wingbeats,\u0026#8221; Dasika explains. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Our findings also suggest that mosquito antennae are capable of detecting a broader range of frequencies than previously thought, though not all of these may be actively utilized.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiny-insects-big-impact\"\u003eTiny insects, big impact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the team works on recreating mosquito antennae through 3D printing by experimenting with different materials and sizes for frequency testing, they believe their findings provide valuable insights into how these structures could inspire the development of advanced acoustic sensors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;By modeling and contrasting the response of the antenna of species of mosquito using sound for different purposes, hearing mates or eavesdropping on frogs, we were able to tease apart features modulating hearing sensitivity and tuning,\u0026#8221; adds \u003ca href=\"https://www.bio.purdue.edu/People/profile/xbernal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXimena Bernal, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Biological Sciences professor at Purdue\u0026#8217;s College of Science and one of the study\u0026#8217;s co-authors in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Understanding how these structures work is the first step toward developing acoustic sensors inspired by their sensitive antennae.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\" class=\"wp-image-144727\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?resize=300,175 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Alisha Willett\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Zavattieri suggests that mosquito antennae could also inspire the creation of smart noise-canceling materials. These, which may incorporate microfluidic channels or tunable metamaterials, could lead to innovations such as soundproofing panels for buildings, noise-canceling headphones, or even acoustic cloaking devices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Imagine urban environments equipped with bio-inspired sensors, akin to \u0026#8216;big ears,\u0026#8217; capable of discerning specific sounds amid the hustle and bustle of city life,\u0026#8221; Zavattieri concludes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;In times of crisis \u0026#8211; such as earthquakes or other disasters \u0026#8211; these sensors become invaluable, swiftly detecting faint signals of distress and guiding rescue efforts to those in need.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study has been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1742706124007414?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epublished\u003c/a\u003e in the journal \u003cem\u003eActa Biomaterialia\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a3:T41c,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\u003cp\u003eFew creatures on Earth are as universally disliked as mosquitoes. Beyond their relentless buzzing and irritating bites, these tiny insects can actually be quite dangerous because they are also vectors for life-threatening viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, most notably \u003ca href=\"https://targetmalaria.org/virtual-press-room/press-releases/dengue-or-malaria-how-to-distinguish-mosquito-borne-diseases/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emalaria and dengue\u003c/a\u003e fever. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eData indicates that mosquito-borne diseases claim over \u003ca href=\"https://www.mosquito.org/vector-borne-diseases/#:~:text=Mosquitoes%20cause%20more%20human%20suffering,mosquito%2Dborne%20diseases%20every%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea million lives\u003c/a\u003e worldwide each year. 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His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\" class=\"wp-image-144687\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Low-Res_IMG_6361.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Pablo Zavattieri holds a 3D-printed mosquito head. His team is recreating mosquito antennae to better study their sensitivity to vibrations, which may improve how natural disasters are monitored and detected.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Drew Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study explores the sensitivity of mosquito antennae to vibrations and their potential role in detecting and monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We\u0026#8217;re still in the early stages but we’re pretty optimistic that we’ll at least learn a great deal,\u0026#8221; says \u003ca href=\"https://engineering.purdue.edu/~zavattie/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePablo Zavattieri, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors. \u0026#8220;Taking inspiration from nature and using it to advance scientific research has been a core feature of engineering since the very beginning.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diving-into-the-research\"\u003eDiving into the research\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMosquitoes lack traditional ears and instead use their antennae to detect sound, allowing them to focus on important signals even amid the noise of their own wingbeats. Their hearing is remarkably sensitive, highly frequency-selective, and enhanced by a complex network of \u003ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10009176/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eauditory efferent neurons\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a5:T6e5,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy analyzing the arrangement and morphology of sensory hairs on their antennae, Phani Saketh Dasika, civil and construction engineering PhD candidate and one of the study\u0026#8217;s authors, believes these adaptations improve hearing sensitivity and help mosquitoes distinguish key sounds in their environment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanism of a Mosquito Bite\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQV5hHwzj4Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Using advanced micro-CT imaging to create high-fidelity CAD models for finite element analysis, we found that the architectural features of mosquito antennae enable species \u0026#8211; and sex-specific acoustic target detection, even amid nontarget signals like their own wingbeats,\u0026#8221; Dasika explains. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Our findings also suggest that mosquito antennae are capable of detecting a broader range of frequencies than previously thought, though not all of these may be actively utilized.\u0026#8221;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiny-insects-big-impact\"\u003eTiny insects, big impact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the team works on recreating mosquito antennae through 3D printing by experimenting with different materials and sizes for frequency testing, they believe their findings provide valuable insights into how these structures could inspire the development of advanced acoustic sensors.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a6:T872,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;By modeling and contrasting the response of the antenna of species of mosquito using sound for different purposes, hearing mates or eavesdropping on frogs, we were able to tease apart features modulating hearing sensitivity and tuning,\u0026#8221; adds \u003ca href=\"https://www.bio.purdue.edu/People/profile/xbernal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXimena Bernal, PhD\u003c/a\u003e, a Biological Sciences professor at Purdue\u0026#8217;s College of Science and one of the study\u0026#8217;s co-authors in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Understanding how these structures work is the first step toward developing acoustic sensors inspired by their sensitive antennae.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" src=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"Purdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\" class=\"wp-image-144727\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg 700w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ximena.jpg?resize=300,175 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePurdue University professor Ximena Bernal studies how natural enemies shape animal communication systems, focusing on mosquitoes that eavesdrop on frogs.\u003cbr\u003eCredit: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1061397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurdue University photo/Alisha Willett\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Zavattieri suggests that mosquito antennae could also inspire the creation of smart noise-canceling materials. These, which may incorporate microfluidic channels or tunable metamaterials, could lead to innovations such as soundproofing panels for buildings, noise-canceling headphones, or even acoustic cloaking devices.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a7:T1ca7,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eInvisible art: World\u0026#039;s smallest Lego sculpture defies the naked eye\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"A Bournemouth artist has created a Lego brick smaller than a white blood cell, earning him a Guinness World Record.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Invisible art: World\u0026#039;s smallest Lego sculpture defies the naked eye\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A Bournemouth artist has created a Lego brick smaller than a white blood cell, earning him a Guinness World Record.\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Interesting Engineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:19:07+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-21T11:20:29+00:00\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/small-sculpture.jpg\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image/jpeg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Aman Tripathi\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@IntEngineering\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Aman Tripathi\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" /\u003e\n\t\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Aman Tripathi\",\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#/schema/person/1c3ba13ba504d78a3c896651fc6291c6\"},\"headline\":\"UK artist creates world\u0026#8217;s smallest Lego sculpture with size similar to blood cell\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-02-21T11:19:07+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-21T11:20:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-smallest-lego-sculpture\"},\"wordCount\":523,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://interestingengineering.com/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/small-sculpture.jpg\",\"caption\":\"David A. 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Lindon, a resident of Bournemouth, UK, with a background in engineering, has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the smallest handmade sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe has created a miniature red Lego brick that measures just 0.02517 millimeters (.00099 inches) by 0.02184 millimeters (.00086 inches).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;For this record he created a sculpture of a red LEGO brick similar in size to a human white blood cell,\u0026#8221; said the Guinness World Records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, it is approximately four times smaller than the previous record holder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon transitioned to micro art in 2019 after being inspired by the work of Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, who was the previous record holder, reported \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kgjxy5y2yo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon has previously created several miniature artworks, including three microscopic recreations of Van Gogh paintings displayed on a watch mechanism, which was sold for around $115,000.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation-involved-specialized-self-made-tools\"\u003eCreation involved specialized, self-made tools\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of this microscopic Lego brick involved the use of specialized, self-made tools. These tools were designed for manipulating materials at a minute level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon explained that the process required immense patience and control.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The challenge to create tiny objects that can’t be seen without a microscope is demanding both physically and mentally,\u0026#8221; he told \u003ca href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110430-smallest-hand-made-sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Guinness World Records\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon even trained himself to slow his breathing and work between heartbeats to minimize any movement that could compromise the delicate process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I have trained myself to slow my breathing and work between the beats of my heart. Even the pulse of my heart beating through my fingers creates too much movement,” he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, he worked for six to ten hours each night to avoid the vibrations caused by daytime traffic that could disrupt his work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMeasurements were independently verified\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe verification of this record-breaking sculpture involved scientific procedures. The team at Evident Scientific used a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2025/intelligent-libs-microscope\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh-powered light microscope\u003c/a\u003e to measure the minuscule dimensions of the Lego brick meticulously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis measurement was then independently verified by Spectrographic Limited in Leeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon crafted three miniature Lego bricks: one with eight studs, another with four, and a third with a single stud.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight-studded brick holds the distinction of being the narrowest structure ever documented. The four-studded brick surpassed the existing world record for the smallest sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, within just 20 minutes of achieving that feat, Lindon created an even smaller, single-studded brick, breaking his own newly set record.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, all three sculptures are so small that they are completely invisible to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFuture project includes ‘smallest zoo’\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this world record now secured, Lindon is focusing on his next project, \u0026#8220;The Smallest Zoo in the World.\u0026#8221;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be an exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Poole this summer. It will showcase a collection of miniature animal sculptures and continue Lindon\u0026#8217;s exploration of the microscopic world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a German German engineer, Rudiger Koch, has set a new world record. He recently spent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/german-engineer-sets-underwater-world-record\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003e120 days underwater\u003c/a\u003e. He emerged from his small underwater home in Florida, USA, and was officially recognized by Guinness World Records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis breaks the previous record of 100 days held by American Joseph Dituri.\u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"a9:T5bd,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, it is approximately four times smaller than the previous record holder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon transitioned to micro art in 2019 after being inspired by the work of Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, who was the previous record holder, reported \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kgjxy5y2yo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon has previously created several miniature artworks, including three microscopic recreations of Van Gogh paintings displayed on a watch mechanism, which was sold for around $115,000.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creation-involved-specialized-self-made-tools\"\u003eCreation involved specialized, self-made tools\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of this microscopic Lego brick involved the use of specialized, self-made tools. These tools were designed for manipulating materials at a minute level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon explained that the process required immense patience and control.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The challenge to create tiny objects that can’t be seen without a microscope is demanding both physically and mentally,\u0026#8221; he told \u003ca href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/110430-smallest-hand-made-sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Guinness World Records\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon even trained himself to slow his breathing and work between heartbeats to minimize any movement that could compromise the delicate process.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"aa:T498,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;I have trained myself to slow my breathing and work between the beats of my heart. Even the pulse of my heart beating through my fingers creates too much movement,” he added.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBesides, he worked for six to ten hours each night to avoid the vibrations caused by daytime traffic that could disrupt his work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMeasurements were independently verified\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe verification of this record-breaking sculpture involved scientific procedures. The team at Evident Scientific used a \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2025/intelligent-libs-microscope\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ehigh-powered light microscope\u003c/a\u003e to measure the minuscule dimensions of the Lego brick meticulously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis measurement was then independently verified by Spectrographic Limited in Leeds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLindon crafted three miniature Lego bricks: one with eight studs, another with four, and a third with a single stud.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight-studded brick holds the distinction of being the narrowest structure ever documented. The four-studded brick surpassed the existing world record for the smallest sculpture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ab:T42d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, within just 20 minutes of achieving that feat, Lindon created an even smaller, single-studded brick, breaking his own newly set record.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, all three sculptures are so small that they are completely invisible to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eFuture project includes ‘smallest zoo’\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this world record now secured, Lindon is focusing on his next project, \u0026#8220;The Smallest Zoo in the World.\u0026#8221;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be an exhibition, which is scheduled to open in Poole this summer. It will showcase a collection of miniature animal sculptures and continue Lindon\u0026#8217;s exploration of the microscopic world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a German German engineer, Rudiger Koch, has set a new world record. He recently spent \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/german-engineer-sets-underwater-world-record\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003e120 days underwater\u003c/a\u003e. 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University College of London (UCL) developed the technique by using advanced X-ray imaging to study imperfections in complex 3D-printed metal alloy components. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to researchers, when the right magnetic field was used, pore creation in printed components decreased by 80 percent, proving that this idea was accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;“Whether it is fabricating artificial hips or battery packs for electric vehicles, improvements in additive manufacturing will make it quicker and cheaper to produce 3D printed components that are also of higher quality,\u0026#8221; said Professor Andrew Kao, a senior author of the study from the University of Greenwich, in a statement. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magnetized-printing-precision\"\u003eMagnetized printing precision\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is done by providing unprecedented real-time and detailed observations of the 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Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\" class=\"wp-image-144705\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e3D-printed metal hip cups are transforming surgery. Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;When the laser heats the metal it becomes liquid but also produces vapor. This vapor forms a plume that pushes the molten metal apart, forming a J-shaped depression. Surface tension causes ripples in the depression and the bottom of it breaks off, resulting in pores in the finished component,\u0026#8221; said Dr Xianqiang Fan, first author of the study from UCL Mechanical Engineering, in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074234\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estatement\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a magnetic field is applied to the process, thermoelectric forces create a fluid flow that stabilizes the hole, forming an ‘I’ shape without a tail that could break off during rippling.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flawless-metal-printing\"\u003eFlawless metal printing\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn laser-based 3D printing of metal alloys, a computer-controlled laser melts layers of metal powder to create complex solid shapes. This allows the production of intricate alloy components for high-value products, from titanium bicycle parts to biomedical prosthetics. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve thick layers at high speeds, the laser is focused on the width of a human hair, forming a molten pool with a keyhole-shaped vapor depression. However, this keyhole can be unstable, creating bubbles that form pores in the final component, reducing mechanical durability. Although keyhole pores have been known for decades, effective prevention methods are still unclear. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplying a magnetic field has shown some promise in minimizing pore formation, but the results have been inconsistent, and the exact mechanism behind its effectiveness remains uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“In this study we’ve been able to watch the manufacturing process in unprecedented detail by capturing images over 100,000 times a second, both with and without magnets, to show that thermoelectric forces can be used to reduce keyhole porosity significantly,\u0026#8221; said Professor Peter Lee, senior author of the study from UCL Mechanical Engineering, in a statement. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3D Printing Is Becoming Unstoppable\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gU12GetuUxU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe team claims the study provides crucial insights for producing higher-quality 3D-printed components with enhanced durability, enabling their use in safety-critical applications like aerospace and Formula 1. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, implementing \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/most-powerful-superconducting-magnet-made-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003emagnetic\u003c/a\u003e fields in production lines presents technical challenges that may take years to overcome. 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Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\" class=\"wp-image-144705\" srcset=\"https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-2025-02-21T140623.542.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" /\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e3D-printed metal hip cups are transforming surgery. Lighter, stronger designs promise new possibilities.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;When the laser heats the metal it becomes liquid but also produces vapor. 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Interestingly, the new method yielded results comparable to both traditional staining and expensive, advanced imaging techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent methods for analyzing cancer biopsies have significant limitations. Traditional staining techniques can be subjective and lead to inconsistent interpretations, while more advanced imaging methods, though offering greater detail, are often too expensive and unavailable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Essentially, we\u0026#8217;re trying to expand on these procedures with a stain-free alternative that requires nothing more than a standard optical microscope and a piece of a Morpho wing,\u0026#8221; said Paula Kirya, a graduate student.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;In many parts of the world, early cancer screening is a challenge because of resource limitations. 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The new 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel brings the entire system online to protect the tidal Thames from sewage pollution.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also stopped five and a half million tonnes of sewage, the equivalent of 2,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools, from entering the Thames as it began functioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026#8220;This is another significant step forward – with this final connection complete, the super sewer is fully up and running and protecting the Thames. Our next step is to test it in storm conditions – which is why we are keeping a close eye on the weather – and we will do this over the coming months,\u0026#8221; said Tideway CEO Andy Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-london-tideway-tunnel-ltt-system\"\u003eLondon Tideway Tunnel (LTT) system\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We are at the start of a new \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-completes-world-longest-expressway-tunnel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003echapter\u003c/a\u003e for London and its river. Our mission has always been about creating not just a tunnel but a healthier, thriving environment for the river and its inhabitants. We look forward to seeing a real impact in the coming years and sharing everything we learn about the positive changes,\u0026#8221; Mitchell added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTideway has revealed that the 25km-long super sewer connects to the 6.9km-long existing Lee Tunnel, a Thames Water asset – forming the ‘London Tideway Tunnel’ (LTT) system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work of bringing the full system online began in the autumn of 2024 when Tideway announced that the first four connections had led to 589,000 tonnes of storm sewage being captured by the LTT in a single, rainy 24-hour period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eLater, in December, Tideway revealed that 848,365 tonnes had been captured during heavy rainfall in another 24 hours – November 27. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This government is determined to clean up our polluted rivers, lakes, and seas – including the capital’s iconic Thames river,\u0026#8221; said Environment Secretary Steve Reed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReed highlighted that the Thames Tideway Tunnel is an example of the kind of infrastructure investment needed to clean up the waterways around the country and builds on this government’s wider ambition to boost national infrastructure under the Plan for Change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026#8220;Just 70 days after the election, we introduced the Water (Special Measures) Bill to ban bonuses for failing firms and hold bosses criminally liable. 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Now, 95% of those spills are being stopped with the super sewer fully connected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnections have been made at landmark locations, including the starting point of the University Boat Race at Putney Embankment; Chelsea and Victoria Embankments; Blackfriars Bridge in the heart of the City of London; and King Edward Memorial Park in Wapping, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.tideway.london/news/press-releases/2025/february/london-s-super-sewer-now-fully-connected-promising-a-greener-healthier-river-thames/#sub-nav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress release\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This is an important milestone, which will mean a huge reduction in sewage going into the tidal Thames,\u0026#8221; said Sadiq Khan, mayor of London.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;We must now build on this work to go further and tackle the other sources of pollution damaging London’s waterways. 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This was the last missing royal tomb of the two-century-long dynasty (c. 1550-1292 BC).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, this is the first royal tomb unearthed since Howard Carter\u0026#8217;s historic discovery of Tutankhamun\u0026#8217;s tomb in 1922.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the first time funerary furniture belonging to Thutmose II has been discovered, as no such items exist in museums worldwide,” said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presence-of-artifacts\"\u003ePresence of artifacts \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the SCA and the New Kingdom Research Foundation began excavating Tomb C4 located in the remote C Valley, west of Luxor. The team identified the burial site’s entrance and main corridor, which led to the identification of its occupant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tomb was first discovered, its location near the tombs of Thutmose III\u0026#8217;s wives and Queen Hatshepsut led archaeologists to believe it belonged to a royal consort (a spouse of a king).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, further investigations and analysis of artifacts found within the tomb revealed that it was actually the burial site of King Thutmose II himself.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the tomb, the experts discovered fragments of alabaster jars. 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Water damage caused severe deterioration, leading to the loss of many original contents, which are believed to have been relocated during ancient times,” said Mohamed Abdel Badei, head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector and head of the mission from the Egyptian side.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Terrifying Truths About the Pyramids\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1TO7-iG8Jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-corridor-to-protect-king-from-floods\"\u003eSecond corridor to protect King from floods\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomb has a simple layout. It doesn\u0026#8217;t have the elaborate and complex chambers and corridors found in some later pharaonic \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/ancient-tombs-and-chapels-dating-back-3300-years-found-in-saqqara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003etombs\u003c/a\u003e. This simplicity could be indicative of an earlier style of tomb construction in the 18th Dynasty.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the tomb\u0026#8217;s second corridor is unusual. This corridor deviates from the typical tomb design of this period. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also strangely passes through the burial chamber, well above the floor. Initially, the team mistook this chamber as a “robbers\u0026#8217; tunnel.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt could have been created to protect the tomb from a flooding event sometime after Thutmose II\u0026#8217;s burial.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/3900-year-old-secret-chamber-egyptian-tomb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eEgyptians\u003c/a\u003e believed that the pharaoh needed to be properly preserved for the afterlife, so leaving the body submerged in water would have been deeply concerning.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second corridor with upward slopes may have been built or modified to allow the king\u0026#8217;s body to be removed from the flooded burial chamber.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration work has revealed intricate designs on fallen plaster, including blue inscriptions, yellow stars, and parts of the Book of Amduat, an important religious text.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally believed that this 18th Dynasty king, the fourth in line, reigned for fewer than five years, though the precise duration remains uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sis.gov.eg/Story/205026/Long-lost-royal-tomb-of-King-Thutmose-II-finally-discovered-in-Luxor?lang=en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epress statement\u003c/a\u003e, the excavation is ongoing, and the team hopes to uncover more secrets hidden within Thutmose II\u0026#8217;s final resting place. \u003c/p\u003e\n"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"c0:T425,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/3900-year-old-secret-chamber-egyptian-tomb\"\u003e3,900-year-old secret chamber housing Egyptian tomb with exquisite detail unearthed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/ancient-tombs-and-chapels-dating-back-3300-years-found-in-saqqara\"\u003eAncient tombs and chapels dating back 3,300 years found in Saqqara\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"n0jPhd ynAwRc MBeuO nDgy9d\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/culture/4300-years-old-mummy-may-have-been-found\"\u003eEgypt’s oldest mummy, at 4,300 years, may have been found\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSfe4c r5bEn aI5QMe\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"SoAPf\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"c1:T458,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, this is the first royal tomb unearthed since Howard Carter\u0026#8217;s historic discovery of Tutankhamun\u0026#8217;s tomb in 1922.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the first time funerary furniture belonging to Thutmose II has been discovered, as no such items exist in museums worldwide,” said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-presence-of-artifacts\"\u003ePresence of artifacts \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, the SCA and the New Kingdom Research Foundation began excavating Tomb C4 located in the remote C Valley, west of Luxor. 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This discovery has the potential to make cancer treatment safer and even improve the likelihood of survival in the event of nuclear war.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to SCMP, this new study uncovers that knocking out certain proteins that play an essential role in the body’s immune system, especially to prevent cancer or viruses, could provide significant protection against \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/tardigrades-genetic-shield-against-radiation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003eradiation damage\u003c/a\u003e and even help improve cancer radiotherapy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-immunity-from-radiation-exposure-in-cancer-treatments\"\u003eImmunity from radiation exposure in cancer treatments\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh exposure to radiation breaks down the body’s DNA, causing large-scale apoptosis, a widespread cell death that occurs in diseases and during embryonic development.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eRadiotherapy, which is meant to remove cancerous tumors, also uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of \u003ca href=\"https://interestingengineering.com/science/new-technique-see-inside-cancer-cell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\"\u003ecancer cells\u003c/a\u003e, preventing them from dividing and growing. 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At the same time, many survivors faced leukemia, cancer, or other terrible side effects from the radiation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chernobyl accident in 1986 led to about 4,000 deaths, mostly from radiation-related cancers years later, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. For now, there are no preventive measures against such radiation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eA promising breakthrough for protection against radiation injury\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent study led by Sun Yirong at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health has demonstrated that turning off the Sting protein (stimulator of interferon genes) can dramatically increase survival rates in mice exposed to radiation—from 11% in normal mice to 67% in Sting-knockout mice. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in the journal Cell Death and Differentiation, the study found that normal mice suffered severe abdominal injuries. 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