Phone Battery Design Could Put Out Fires

Stanford researchers have developed a rechargeable battery with a built-in fire extinguisher. It’s not a new concept, but this looks to be the first time it would work without affecting battery performance. As with previous efforts, the researchers used triphenyl phosphate, a flame retardant. When exposed to heat, it forms phosphoric acid and in turn […]

Han Solo: A Smuggler’s Tale [Short Fan Film]

A fantastic short Star Wars short film featuring everyone’s favorite smuggler, Han Solo. According to the director, Jamie Costa (who plays the role of Han,) the movie takes place about 5 years before “A New Hope.” Enjoy! Star Wars fans and filmmakers joined together to celebrate the galaxy’s favorite Corellian smuggler! Han Solo sets out […]