15 Mistakes People Make with Power Strips, Putting Their Homes at Fire Risk

Power strips offer incredible convenience for powering multiple devices from a single wall receptacle. Many households rely ...

Longtime Nevada restaurant a total loss after fire, $275k estimated in damages

Following an investigation, officials said the fire was accidentally started by overloaded electrical services in a food ...

The little-known warning signs your appliances are a household fire risk

Electrical experts warn that ignoring ‘minor’ niggles could lead to serious problems, including electric shocks and fires ...
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A battery powered by humid air matches commercial cells, and a spy version self-destructs when opened

A flexible battery powered by humid air can run wearables without toxic metals, and one version self-destructs when tampered with.

The 8 Best Solar Generators Provide Reliable Backup Power in a Pinch

In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added two newly reviewed solar generators, the rugged Jackery 1500 ...

Orbit overload could devastate astronomy if 1.7 million proposed satellites brighten night sky

A new European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has found that current proposals to launch more than 1.7 million satellites into orbit, including extremely bright ones, would have "devastating ...

Martian dust storms may generate atmospheric electrical conditions that could impact future missions

A new study by a doctoral researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, suggests global dust storms on Mars may organize the Martian atmosphere ...