Generating electricity from shadows

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06/07/2020 What the 1960s civil rights protests can teach us about fighting racism today Princeton political scientist Omar Wasow talks about how his research into violent versus nonviolent protests applies to the current moment. Read More A Milky Way flash implicates magnetars as a source of fast radio bursts Astronomers think they’ve spotted the first example of a superbright blast of radio waves, called a fast radio burst, originating within the Milky Way. Read More Taking hydroxychloroquine may not prevent COVID-19 after exposure Hydroxychloroquine didn’t protect health-care workers from getting sick after being exposed to someone with COVID-19, a new study shows. Read More Chicxulub collision put Earth’s crust in hot water for over a million years The asteroid that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago left behind more than a legacy of mass destruction. Read More A #BlackBirdersWeek cofounder aims to amplify black nature enthusiasts Wildlife biologist Danielle Belleny hopes the social media campaign represents black birders and nature enthusiasts of color in a hobby often stereotyped as white. Read More Science News is a nonprofit. We depend on our readers to support our journalism. You can help by subscribing for as little as $25. SUBSCRIBE NOW A new device can produce electricity using shadows Even under low light, this new technology exploits the contrast between light and shade to produce a current that can power small electronics. Read More Rapid sea level rise could drown protective mangrove forests by 2100 Mangroves have kept up with rising water so far, but new research reveals their limits. Read More Lidar reveals the oldest and biggest Maya structure yet found A previously unknown Maya site in Mexico, called Aguada Fénix, adds to evidence that massive public works may have preceded kings in the civilization. Read More 5 reasons you might be seeing more wildlife during the COVID-19 pandemic From rats and coyotes in the streets to birds in the trees, people are noticing more animals than ever during the time of the coronavirus. Read More A new 3-D map illuminates the ‘little brain’ within the heart Microscopy and genetic studies yield a comprehensive map of the nerve cells found in the heart of a rat. Read More Privacy policy  |  Update Profile  | Manage Subscriptions  |   Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Society for Science & the Public 1719 N Street NW Washington, DC, 20036, US