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What Is The 'Battery Barrel' Effect, And How Does It Affect Battery Life?

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0000

Rechargeable batteries are amazing and let us travel anywhere with our laptops, but the battery barrel effect could be eating into their life.

The First New US Lithium Plant In 50 Years Is Using An Unexpected Metal Source

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0000

The U.S. has long relied on overseas lithium processing. A new project in Texas aims to change that by getting battery material from an unlikely place.

An Unexpected Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be In The Air We Breathe Everyday

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Part of the reason that Alzheimer's disease is so scary is because there are so few treatments, but there could be one hiding in the air we breathe.

This New Motor Could Be A Game Changer For Humanoid Robots And Wearable Tech

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0000

A new technology developed in Switzerland could create a motor that's only as thick as a human hair, but capable of following a curved path like a robot hand.

Hawaii Is Finding A Clever Solution To Recycle Ocean Plastic

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0000

In an effort to combat pollution from ocean plastic, Hawaii has come up with a novel recycling solution that involves its highway infrastructure.

How Many Starlink Satellites Are In Orbit Today?

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

There are more Starlink satellites in Earth's lower orbit than any other brand of satellite, providing thousands of people with internet access.

These Rival Aerospace Companies Are Competing With SpaceX

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0000

SpaceX's biggest competitors are busy building reusable rockets of their own, but they're also finding other ways to make money in the space industry.

Why SpaceX's Starship Falls Sideways Before Flipping Upright To Land

staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0000

SpaceX knows how to land a rocket upright, so Starship's sideways descent might seem like an odd choice. There's a reason it doesn't take a more direct route.

Astronomers Find First Planet With Earth-Like Water And Weather Outside Our Solar System

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Astronomers watched water clouds grow thicker and thinner on a world trillions of miles away. It's familiar weather in a place that's otherwise unlike Earth.

The Secret Behind Tesla's Roadster Wall Trick Is Hiding In Plain Sight

staff@bgr.com (Ethan Stinson) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:37:36 +0000

It seemed like sci-fi, but Tesla insists it's real. The second-generation Tesla Roadster's wall and flip tricks included thrust and rocket augments.

What Starlink Direct-To-Cell Can (And Can't) Actually Do On Your Phone

staff@bgr.com (Jules Wang) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

It sounds like sci-fi, but satellite-connected cell service really is here. There are some asterisks though, and it's clearly still in beginning stages.

Data Center Power Demands Are Pushing Our Ships And Ports To Pollute More

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

AI is contributing to increasing energy costs in addition to strain on electric grids. That's pushed some industries to look for power elsewhere.

MIT Engineers Discovered A New Way To Design 3D-Printed Concrete - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0000

Despite the growing popularity of 3D printing, it's still rare to see in construction, but a new advance out of MIT could make it commonplace.

Here's How US Recycling Companies Are Turning Old Wind Turbine Blades Into Cement

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0000

Although windmills are a vital cog in the green-energy machine, disposing of the fiberglass blades is hard, but we could be using them in cement.

Missouri Researchers Are Using MRI-Style Tech To Spot Failing Roads Before Potholes Form

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

By the time you hit a pothole, the asphalt has been breaking down for a while. Missouri researchers want to catch those changes before the road falls apart.

Arkansas Is Trying To Solve One Of Solar's Biggest Problems Using A Local Rice Farm

staff@bgr.com (Kyle Schurman) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

There's no question that solar power's a net boon for the environment, but it's not popular with everyone, though a future project could change that.

This Wind Turbine Concept Could Recycle Old Parts Into Diapers And Even Gummy Bears

staff@bgr.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Recycling a wind turbine blade into candy is a strange idea, but the bigger goal is practical: making blades we won't struggle to dispose of years later.

Not Wind, Not Waves: These Unlikely Local Residents Are Reshaping California's Coasts

staff@bgr.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Coastlines shift all the time, but erosion isn't always to blame, some of the movement can be attributed to a surprising source.

SpaceXAI's Plan To Deal With Starlink Collisions Is Facing An International Obstacle

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

As Starlink's orbital footprint grows, SpaceXAI wants to tackle a mounting safety challenge. But getting other satellite operators on board may prove difficult.

Why SpaceX Wants To Catch Starship Instead Of Giving It Landing Legs

staff@bgr.com (Trevor Mogg) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0000

SpaceX has used landing legs for most of its spacecraft in the past, but the newest model will use another mechanism. Here's why SpaceX plans to catch Starship