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11/22/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study explores semi-artificial photosynthesis; a new way to produce and store solar energy

Researchers found a better way to squeeze more electricity out of solar power. An article in Science Daily described how they modified photosynthesis so that it could split water into its component molecules. In the photosynthetic process, sunlight is used by plants, some bacteria, and certain protists to turn carbon dioxide and water into food. Oxygen is […]

11/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists create a material that has near-zero friction at engineering scale

American researchers have improved upon their earlier graphene-based lubricant. Their revised formula can actually generate itself and has a longer useful lifespan compared to other solid lubricants, an article in Nanowerks reported. Superlubricity is a state where there is very little friction. A surface coated by a superlubricant is very slippery and barely gives off […]

11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Is this the most wear-resistant metal in the world? This alloy is 100x more durable than high-strength steel

High-strength steel just became the second most durable metal in the world. American researchers recently presented a new metal alloy that is 100 times more resistant to wear and tear. Made from gold and platinum, the alloy is the first of its kind to match the durability of diamond and sapphire. It could skid around […]

10/30/2018 / By Edsel Cook

U.S. Army begins testing a new bullet-proof “spider suit”

Its creator dubbed it “Dragon Silk.” Yet the bullet-proof body armor that will be made from it is dubbed the “spider suit.” The odd naming conflict is because the material is actually spider silk spun by silkworms, an article in the Daily Mail reported. Natural spider silk is one of the strongest materials in existence. Many believe […]

10/30/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New biosynthetic spider silk behaves like the real thing … and scientists say they’re about to make it even stronger

There are very few things in nature that are stronger and tougher than the silk that makes up spiderwebs. An article in Science Daily stated that Washington-based researchers have not only managed to biologically synthesize a version of spider silk, they also know how to improve it even further. In its natural form, spider silk […]

10/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists discover new properties of water

There is still a lot to learn about good old H20. An article in News Wise stated that researchers have uncovered new properties of water molecules that have previously escaped notice for almost a hundred years. In its liquid form, water is good at transporting the protons and hydroxide ions produced by the process of […]

10/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Einstein’s theory of general relativity proven again as researchers watch a star race past a supermassive black hole

The late, great Albert Einstein wins again. The very first observed instance of a star darting past the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way provides evidence to support his theory of general relativity, an article in Space.com reported. The black hole is named Sagittarius A*. Seen from our corner of the […]

10/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Will lithium-ion batteries be replaced with sodium-based varieties?

The work of Saudi researchers has made it easier for sodium-ion batteries to match the performance of their more expensive lithium-ion counterparts. In an article in Nanowerk, the researchers announced a new production process that makes it much cheaper to create the hard carbon required for effective sodium-ion batteries. Lithium is not a rare earth […]

10/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

NASA scientists discuss the feasibility of humans colonizing Mars

A recent study released by NASA-sponsored researchers has removed the luster from one of the crown jewels of science fiction and popular science, an article in News Wise stated. The study reported that while Mars can be explored and colonized by human astronauts, the Red Planet cannot be terraformed into a habitable state, at least not with our […]

10/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The iron-rich rocks found on Mars may contain billions of kilograms of fatty acids

British researchers have recommended that the newest wave of Mars rovers should target certain minerals that are rich in iron. An article in Space.com stated that these rocks might have trapped complex chains of carbon atoms that form fatty acids in the distant past. Fatty acids are a common and important part of living organisms. Iron-rich […]

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