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Solar Cell Charging, Nazca Glyphs, Singing & Brain Health


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Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysterious Nazca Glyphs, and how singing in a choir might be good for your brain.  

 

Solar Cell Charging 

 

  • “All-back-contact neutral-colored transparent crystalline silicon solar cells enabling seamless modularization.” by Jeonghwan Park, et al. 2024.  
  • “A smartphone that can charge itself from sunlight - scientists have created transparent solar cells that can be embedded in glass.” by Wayne Williams. 2024.  

 

Nazca Glyphs 

 

  • “Hundreds of Mysterious Nazca Glyphs Have Just Been Revealed.” by Michelle Starr. 2024.  
  • “Over 140 New Nazca Lines Have Been Discovered, And We Finally Have Clues to Their Use.” by Peter Dockrill. 2019.  
  • “See Newly Discovered Nazca Drawings That Depict Llamas, Human Sacrifices and More.” by Sonja Anderson. 2024.  

 

Singing & Brain Health 

 

  • “Choir singing associated with improved brain structure, especially in older adults.” by Bianca Setionago. 2024.  
  • “Choir singing is associated with enhanced structural connectivity across the adult lifespan.” by Nella Moisseinen, et al. 2024.  
  • “Playing an instrument, singing may help preserve brain health.” by Robby Berman. 2024.  

 

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