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02/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists revise astrobiology guidelines, significantly reducing the estimated number of planets where signs of extraterrestrial life might be found
Scientists may have to update their estimates regarding the number of planets capable of supporting life. In a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, researchers from the University of California, Riverside, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Chicago and Columbia University said most planets in the known galaxy are actually unfit to support complex life, their locations in the so-called “habitable zone” notwithstanding. The […]
02/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop new insulation material inspired by polar bears
It’s a well-known fact that living organisms have evolved well-adapted structures and materials over geological time through a process called natural selection. These include unique properties such as hydrophobicity or natural waterproofing, heat retention, bioluminescence and coloration as well as unique methods of flight and locomotion. Throughout history, scientists and engineers have made it a […]
02/04/2020
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By Michael Alexander
The quest to cool your electronics continues: New polymer can disperse heat
Overheating gadgets and devices may soon become a thing of the past, thanks to a new material developed by scientists at Rice University. Researchers from Rice University’s Brown School of Engineering recently unveiled a nanocomposite material that shows great promise as a superior dielectric or insulating material, which can then be used for flexible electronics, energy storage and electronic devices. Created […]
02/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists use computer simulations to understand the possibility of hyperspace travel via black holes
One of the most common tropes in science fiction involves the use of black holes as portals to other dimensions or points in time. A recent study suggests that such a scenario may be closer to reality than it is to fantasy. While scientists have predominantly believed that using black holes – a region of space-time exhibiting […]
02/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
A nose for numbers: Elephants can “count” food using their sense of smell, study says
When it comes to function, elephant trunks are the Swiss army knives of the natural world. Bristling with over 150,000 individual muscle units, an elephant’s trunk is used for a wide variety of activities: sucking up water for drinking, blowing out dust for baths, picking up objects, sending out warnings and even using them to greet […]
01/30/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Japanese researchers discover novel enzyme from soil fungus that can be used for industrial purposes
A new enzyme has been discovered in a soil fungus previously linked to fruit rot, according to Japanese researchers. The enzyme, identified as a type of glucanase by a group of researchers from Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology and other organizations, may play an important role in soil ecosystems. According to the study, which was published in The […]
01/29/2020
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By Michael Alexander
The truth about antimatter: Experiment confirms it is BOTH a particle and a wave
Antimatter – defined by modern physics as sub-atomic particles that have properties opposite normal sub-atomic particles – has recently been confirmed as both a particle and a wave. In a study published in the journal Scientific Advances, a team of physicists from Italian and Swiss institutions, said they made the discovery after subjecting positrons, or positively charged antimatter particles, […]
01/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
They might be rare, but “superflares” could threaten Earth within the next 100 years or so, caution scientists
Despite its age, our Sun still packs quite a punch. In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, an international team of astronomers found that the Sun is still capable of producing superflares, which are powerful bursts of radiation capable of frying communication lines and triggering large-scale blackouts. They can also cause widespread disruption […]
01/24/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Innate intelligence: Scientists theorize that the origins of human technology occurred spontaneously
Much has been said about the intelligence of chimpanzees: they can be taught to “speak” in sign language, some have exhibited incredible creativity and artistry, and some have even been observed to grieve and mourn the deaths of friends and family. A recent research however, suggests that there may be more to their intelligence than what […]
01/24/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Bioluminescence as a defense mechanism: Study reveals dinoflagellate plankton glow to prevent predators from eating them
That beautiful glow you see on beaches at night may actually be the biological equivalent of warning sirens, according to a new study. In a study published in the journal Current Biology and supported by the Swedish Research Council, researchers found that for at least one dinoflagellate species (Lingulodinium polyedra), bioluminescence functions as a defense […]
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