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03/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New machine appears to defy the laws of physics by shattering the normal rules of light
What do you do when you want to break the laws of physics that define the movement and shape of light? Why, you build a ring-shaped device that forces pulses of light to orbit each other at very high speeds. As simple as it seems, this circular arrangement causes a light wave to lose its characteristic […]
03/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists determine that planets revolving around red dwarf stars cannot support life
The next time researchers talk about discovering a new planet around a red dwarf star, remember that the said planet is probably uninhabitable. A new NASA study suggests that the organic material and water needed to form life will never reach the surface of newborn planets. The theory comes from observations of the circumstellar disk that surrounds […]
03/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Sugar molecules exist in space, according to astronomers
NASA researchers may have found a sweet surprise in outer space. Apparently, the inhospitable environs of space can produce sugar molecules. Better yet, this sugar is not any of the common ones found in foods; instead, it is the complex molecule found in the DNA of living organisms. In a recent experiment, the researchers replicated the conditions found in outer space. Then they […]
03/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New, exotic class of planets outside our solar system made out of GEMS
There are a lot of different types of planets in the universe. But the exoplanets recently identified by British and Swiss researchers are special because they contain large amounts of ruby and sapphire. This exotic class is made up of super-Earths, rocky planets that are bigger than our world. Formed in immense heat and found in close proximity to […]
03/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
What’s phase-change memory? It could be the future of smart devices and AI
A team of British and Singaporean researchers have been tweaking phase-change memory for a while now. Their labors finally bore fruit in the latest iteration of the memory storage technology: A phase-change random access memory system that not only altered its phase very quickly, but also boasted great stability during changes. Most compact computer storage devices […]
03/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New exoplanet roughly twice the size of Earth discovered within the “habitable zone”
The wealth of data from the deactivated Kepler space telescope continues to guide researchers to potential exoplanets. Just recently, civilian volunteers came across an important clue that led to the confirmation of yet another new planet. Called K2-288Bb, the planet was found within the “habitable zone” of a dim star in the Taurus constellation. Experts remain divided as to whether it […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop eco-friendly catalysts that can be used to produce renewable raw materials for plastic products
Japanese researchers debuted a new compound that can accelerate the oxidation of the sugar-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and turn it into raw material for bioplastics. The new catalyst is also sustainable since it can further reduce the dependency on fossil fuels that are currently used to create most plastics and associated catalysts. Most raw materials for plastics are […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals glass knifefish use tiny active sensing motions to keep track of their surroundings
Researchers are finally beginning to understand how the brain of an organism controls its active senses. An experiment with glass knifefish (Eigenmannia virescens) revealed that the tiny active sensing motions performed by the animal are controlled via sensory feedback. The tiny movements increase the accuracy of the data that is being sent to the brain of the fish. These […]
03/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
NASA spacecraft finds a ‘snowman’ in outer space
Until recently, researchers described the distant asteroid called Ultima Thule to be a bowling pin in space. But new images taken by a NASA deep space probe revealed that the space rock in question looked more like Frosty the Snowman. The New Horizons spacecraft passed within thousands of miles of its target on New Year’s […]
03/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could virtual reality be the new classroom? Researchers are looking at ways the technology could be used for education
Virtual reality (VR) is now being touted as a powerful educational tool. In a recent experiment, students immersed themselves in a virtual simulation of the severe effects of ocean acidification. The participants displayed better grasp of the complex concept after completing the virtual lesson. Based on these findings, researchers at the University of Oregon surmised that VR could help […]
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