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Protostars in Unique Triple Formation Illuminate Stellar Feeding Mechanisms
2023-09-21 11:13:19 +00:00
Ttriple Protostars Artist's ConceptAn international research team used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to observe the triple protostar system IRAS 04239+2436, to investigate the detailed structure of…
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Emerald Whirlpools: Satellite Captures Spectacular Algal Blooms in Gulf of Finland
2023-09-21 12:09:07 +00:00
Emerald Green Algal Blooms in the Gulf of FinlandThis satellite image from the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-2 features swirls of vivid, emerald-green algal blooms in the Gulf of Finland. The Gulf of…
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Violating the Universal Kasha’s Rule – Scientists Uncover Secrets of a Mysterious Blue Molecule
2023-09-21 13:41:11 +00:00
Artistic Rendering of the Unusual Behaviour of AzuleneScientists from IOCB Prague are the first to describe the causes of the behavior of one of the fundamental aromatic molecules, azulene. This molecule has…
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NASA’s Record-Breaking Astronaut: Scientific Highlights of Frank Rubio’s Year in Space
2023-09-21 14:52:04 +00:00
NASA Spacewalker Frank Rubio During an Orbital SunsetNASA astronaut Frank Rubio is set to return to Earth this fall after setting the record for the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut….
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Scientists Reveal That Self-Driving Cars Can Make Traffic Slower
2023-09-21 16:03:35 +00:00
Autonomous Self Driving Car Technology ConceptA recent study reveals that vehicles that wirelessly communicate with each other, known as “connected” vehicles, considerably enhance the flow of traffic at intersections. However,…
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Deadly Cyclonic Catastrophe: Once-in-600-Year Storm in Libya Swept Entire Neighborhoods Out to Sea
2023-09-21 17:13:31 +00:00
Derna Libya StormFlash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea. Heavy rain from a cyclone in the Mediterranean inundated cities along…
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Scientists Discover That Australian Honeypot Ant Honey Possesses Unique Anti-Microbial Properties
2023-09-21 18:24:09 +00:00
Australian Honeypot Ant in HandResearch reveals that honeypot ant honey possesses strong antimicrobial qualities. Researchers have found that the honey produced by ants native to Australia possesses unique anti-microbial…
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Beyond Graphene: A New “Metallic” 2D Material – Molybdenene
2023-09-21 19:31:30 +00:00
Molybdenene Metallic Relative of GrapheneResearchers have developed a new 2D material named “molybdenene.” Composed of a single atomic layer of molybdenum atoms, this material stands out due to its…
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Synapse Surprise: Two Sisters’ Misfortune Leads to Unsettling Parkinson’s Discovery
2023-09-21 20:51:34 +00:00
Two Sisters Middle Aged ArtDamage starts much earlier than the death of dopamine neurons, scientists report. How two sisters’ misfortune led to discovery Findings open a new avenue for…
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Venus on Earth: NASA’s VERITAS Science Team Explores Iceland’s Volcanic Terrain
2023-09-21 21:41:32 +00:00
VERITAS SpacecraftThe JPL-led international team used the island as a stand-in for Venus to test radar technologies that will help uncover the planet’s ground truth. With…
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Researchers Discover New Mnemomic Networks in the Brain
2023-09-21 22:31:46 +00:00
Brain Signals Boost Mood Serotonin ConceptThe medial temporal lobe (MTL) houses the human memory system. Broadly, it contains the hippocampus, parahippocampal cortex, perirhinal cortex, and entorhinal cortex. “One big challenge…
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New Cheap and Efficient Catalyst Could Transform Renewable Energy Storage
2023-09-21 23:21:33 +00:00
Chemistry Catalyst ConceptA new catalyst utilizing single atoms of platinum could simplify the storage of renewable energy as hydrogen. Developed by scientists at City University Hong Kong…
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New Power Generator Produces Continuous Electricity From Natural Atmospheric Humidity
2023-09-22 00:11:01 +00:00
Polyoxometalate Power GeneratorScientists have created a power generator that uses atmospheric humidity and polyoxometalates to produce continuous electricity, offering a sustainable way to utilize low-value energy. Scientists…
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Solar Orbiter Closes in on Sun’s Biggest Secret: Solving a 65-Year-Old Cosmic Mystery
2023-09-22 01:31:36 +00:00
Solar Orbiter and Parker Solar ProbeA cosmic alignment and a little bit of spacecraft gymnastics have provided a ground-breaking measurement that is helping solve the 65-year-old cosmic mystery of why…
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New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health Status
2023-09-22 02:21:54 +00:00
Edible MealwormsWith the world’s population on the rise and climate change intensifying, there’s an increasing need for sustainable protein alternatives. While plant-based “meat” and “dairy” have…
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Scientists Discover 16 Strange New Species of of Parasitoid Wasp in Vietnam
2023-09-22 03:13:28 +00:00
16 Newly Described Species of LoboscelidiaA recent exploration in Vietnam for the elusive Loboscelidia, a type of parasitoid wasp, has expanded the global count of known species by 30% and…
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Record-Setting NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Has Reached One Full Year in Space
2023-09-22 04:54:28 +00:00
Astronaut Frank Rubio Works Inside the Quest AirlockExpedition 69 crew members on the ISS marked a busy week with cleaning, maintenance, and experiments. Frank Rubio, Sergey Prokopyev, and Dmitri Petelin celebrated a…
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Glacier Loss Day Alert: Unprecedented Melt Rates Shatter Records
2023-09-22 06:26:33 +00:00
View of Hintereisferner GlacierIn the summer of 2022, one of Tyrol’s most expansive glaciers experienced its most significant loss of mass on record. Last year, the Hintereisferner in…
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Laser-Powered Leap: MXene and the Future of Rechargeable Battery Technology
2023-09-22 07:24:06 +00:00
Advanced Battery Technology BreakthroughResearchers used laser pulses to enhance MXene’s electrode properties, leading to a potential breakthrough in rechargeable battery technology that could surpass traditional lithium-ion batteries. As…
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Settlement and Innovation 476,000 Years Ago: Archaeologists Discover World’s Oldest Wooden Structure
2023-09-22 08:27:09 +00:00
Uncovering the Wooden StructureResearch from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University reveals humans were constructing wooden structures 476,000 years ago at Kalambo Falls, Zambia. This discovery, dated…
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Tiny Unique Sea Creatures Reveal the Ancient Origins of Neurons
2023-09-22 09:15:36 +00:00
Image of Placozoans Used in the StudyApproximately 800 million years ago, our brain cell components began to take shape in shallow seas. Research published in the journal Cell offers new insights…
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Why Is Juice Taking Sooo Long? Straight Lines in Space Are a Massive Waste of Energy
2023-09-22 10:05:44 +00:00
Illustration of JUICE Spacecraft at JupiterJuice: Why’s It Taking Sooo Long At their closest point in orbit, Earth and Jupiter are separated by almost 600 million kilometers (375 million miles)….
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Zentropy – A New Theory That Could Transform Material Science
2023-09-22 10:56:30 +00:00
Ab Initio Molecule Dynamics SimulationThe universe naturally gravitates towards disorder, and only through the input of energy can we combat this inevitable chaos. This idea is encapsulated in the…
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Riding the Deadly Tide: Fentanyl and Stimulants Lead the Fourth Wave in U.S. Overdose Crisis
2023-09-22 11:37:33 +00:00
Opioid Addiction USAA new study reveals a 50-fold rise in US fentanyl-stimulant overdoses since 2010, marking a challenging ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis, with racial disparities…
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