Tracking exoplanets via orbital mechanics isn't easy. Plenty of variables could affect how a planet moves around its star, and determining which ones affect any given exoplanet requires a lot of data and a lot of modeling. A recent paper from researchers led by Kaviya Parthasarathy from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan tries to break through the noise and determine what is causing the Transit Timing Variations (TTVs) of HAT-P-12b, more commonly known as Puli.

Extreme solar storms are a relatively rare event. However, as more and more of our critical infrastructure moves into space, they will begin to have more and more of an impact on our daily lives, rather than just providing an impressive light show at night. So it's best to know what's coming, and a new paper from an international team of researchers led by Kseniia Golubenko and Ilya Usoskin of the University of Oulu in Finalnd found a massive Extreme Solar Particle Event (ESPE) that happened 12350 years ago, which is now considered to be the most energetic on record.

The satellite population in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) is not an open book. While data on many satellites is public, others are shrouded in secrecy, and information is incomplete for others. New research shows how observers can determine satellite shapes by watching them occult background stars.

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The next big leap in electric vehicle design might not come from faster charging or better software, but from the battery itself doubling as the cars frame. Scientists are developing a new kind of structural battery that could dramatically reduce weight while boosting performance, a shift that could reshape EV transportation.Traditional lithium-ion batteries are powerful, but bulky. Their design forces engineers to build heavy, separate battery packs that take up space and limit efficiency. Structural batteries solve this by doing two jobs at once. They store energy and physically support the car.Instead of hiding batteries in the floor or under the seats, the battery becomes part of the structure, like the roof or chassis. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden are leading this innovation. Their latest EV structural battery design uses carbon fiber as both an energy-storing material and a load-bearing component.Image source: Christian de Looper for BGRThese new composites are light, stiff, and energy-dense enough to replace traditional materials like aluminum, and the benefits are massive. Swapping standard parts for structural batteries could cut an EV's weight by 20%, allowing automakers to either increase range or install smaller, lighter powertrains.In some cases, the driving range could jump by up to 70%. The same idea also applies to other industries, too. But starting with EVs is smart, as new battery tech has led to faster EV charging, but nothing has really solved the weight problem these batteries introduce.This battery tech is made from carbon fibers coated with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and bonded using advanced materials like reduced graphene oxide to improve performance and durability. Recent models reached energy densities up to 42 Wh/kg with stiffness comparable to aluminum, making them viable for real-world use.While there are still hurdles, like improving the overall voltage output and switching to safer solid-state electrolytes, the technology is inching closer to commercial use. Brighter Side of News says a startup called Sinonus AB is already working to bring structural batteries to market, focusing first on lightweight electronics before scaling to vehicles and aerospace.Don't Miss: Your washing machine probably isnt killing harmful bacteria on your clothesThe post Groundbreaking new battery design will make EVs much lighter appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsTodays deals: $15 Amazon credit, $480 AirPods Max, $60 Instant Pot Duo, $228 Sony XM4, moreTodays deals: $150 AirPods 4 with ANC, $30 JBL speaker, $55 Ring Battery Doorbell, $279 Miele C1 vacuum, moreTodays deals: $99 AirPods 4, $50 TP-Link WiFi 6 router, $279 3D printer, $200 Toshiba smart TV, moreTodays deals: $720 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $6.50 Anker fast chargers, $35 2K camera drone, Fitbit sale, more

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Take It Down Act today, a bipartisan law that enacts stricter penalties for distributing non-consensual explicit images, including deepfakes and revenge porn.

The new deal covers solar and storage projects being developed in South Carolina by EnergyRe.