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11/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Does Planet Nine really exist? Astronomers say that a ghost planet is hiding in the depths of our solar system
A Quanta Magazine article brought up further evidence that our solar system could be harboring a ninth planet somewhere beyond Pluto. In the new astronomical study, researchers found a potential dwarf planet called 2015 BP519 in a very unnatural orbit. The orbital mechanics matched up with a prediction made by the California-based researchers who championed the […]
11/22/2018
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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
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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
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By Edsel Cook
The hottest known exoplanet found to have skies made out of iron and titanium
The atmosphere on Earth is made up of a mix of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases that sustain life. The skies of the distant extrasolar planet KELT-9b, however, are hotter than the typical star and filled with iron and titanium, an article on Scientific American reported. KELT-9b is the sole known planet of the KELT-9 […]
11/08/2018
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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 […]
11/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A new galaxy cluster has been discovered hiding in plain sight
Researchers have discovered an entire cluster of galaxies in one of the last locations anyone would have thought to check. The previously-unseen cluster was hiding within the blinding light of the quasar at its center, an article in Science Daily stated. A quasar is a supermassive black hole that gives off a lot of light. […]
10/30/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Not an aurora? New research concludes that thin ribbons of purple and white light appearing in the night sky are an entirely new celestial phenomenon
An astral feature that has been known to photographers for decades has recently been reclassified by experts. Previously lumped in with the auroras, the phenomenon called STEVE was determined to be an unrelated and new event, an article in Science Daily stated. STEVE is the term used to identify the slender streamers of purple and […]
10/26/2018
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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 […]
10/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The Milky Way had a large sibling that we never knew existed, because Andromeda ate it billions of years ago
Science fiction writers like to use the Andromeda Galaxy as the origin point for various extraterrestrial threats to mankind. An article in Space.com likens the Milky Way’s neighbor to a cannibal that devours other galaxies – such as the long-lost sibling of our home galaxy. The galaxy group known to astronomers as the Local Group spans […]
10/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
This new polymer material changes its structure in response to light
Light provides the impetus and energy for a newly developed polymer to alter its structure and state. According to an article in Science Daily, the material is reportedly able to make itself harder or softer. It can also repair any damage it has taken. MIT researcher Jeremiah Johnson explained that his team’s invention can switch between […]
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