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09/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Antarctic expedition uncovers iron-rich meteorites
A U.K. research team boldly went to where their counterparts from other countries had gone before: Antarctica, where they dug up iron-rich meteorites trapped beneath the ice for analysis back home. The expedition brought back 36 dark-colored space rocks. While their sizes vary, the biggest one is around the size of a melon. Meteorites record […]
09/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Cosmic crash 12,800 years ago caused climatic changes, proving “climate change” can happen at any moment, far beyond our control
Nearly 13,000 years ago, Earth’s Northern Hemisphere got clobbered by a fragmenting comet. New evidence found by University of California Santa Barbara researchers suggested that the extreme impact event also affected the weather and ecology of the Southern Hemisphere. The Younger Dryas Boundary (YDB) Impact Hypothesis proposed that the comet strike triggered climate changes and […]
09/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Intestinal bacteria help regulate allergic responses: Researchers say certain microbes can prevent allergic reactions
The good bacteria living in the gut of humans play essential roles in keeping their hosts safe from food allergies. A recent international study showed that gut microbiota taken from human babies and given to mice protected the recipients from developing allergy to milk. The results of the animal experiment suggested that probiotic treatments may be able to stop the development of food allergies […]
09/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers examine a compound that can extend the lifespan of worms
Researchers identified a molecule that can prolong the lifespan of roundworms. The compound works by blocking an enzyme that plays a vital role in a cannabinoid pathway. The Scripps Research team also reported that the anti-aging biological pathway in the Caenorhabditis elegans roundworm is related to the cannabinoid pathways found in humans. “This study reveals a new life-extension pathway, but […]
09/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers discover that the spinal cord works with the brain to control complex motor functions
The spinal cord displays more capability than most people give it credit for. A new study reported that this structure directly controls complicated motor functions in the arm. The spinal cord runs down the length of the spine. It is a large and important part of the central nervous system. In humans, its neural circuits govern the pain reflex. In animals, the […]
09/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
You’ve heard of volcanoes and cryovolcanoes. How about iron volcanoes – in space?
Molten silicate rocks erupt from conventional volcanoes on Earth. Cold liquids spew from cryovolcanoes on icy moons. Now, researchers identified a novel type of volcanic activity – melted iron that explodes from volcanoes on metallic asteroids. Two separate research teams investigated potential volcanic activity in iron-rich asteroids. They arrived at pretty much the same conclusion — that […]
09/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Beneficial pests? Study shows that termites can alleviate the damage that droughts cause in tropical rainforests
Most termites don’t deserve the bad reputation meant for the few species that are actual pests. An international study found that the insects actually help preserve tropical rainforests during periods of drought. Termites thrive in tropical regions with plenty of cellulose-rich plants that they can digest. The “sheeting” structures they construct above ground let them travel through the rainforest in safety even during dry […]
09/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Adding vanadium to lithium-ion batteries makes it possible to charge them “in a matter of minutes”
Many investigators have looked for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, with others seeking out ways to tweak the performance of the existing energy storage devices. A recent study by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in New York suggests using vanadium in the battery’s cathode. This will result in the cell charging much faster while still storing a considerable […]
09/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
How does a metal light enough to be moved by humans become explosion proof?
German researchers took cues from bones when developing their new open-cell metal foams. Not only are the new materials incredibly light, they also have the strength to withstand the impact of vehicular accidents and even an explosion. The Saarland University team applied their coating process to a lattice substrate of aluminum or polymer foam. The […]
09/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Mysterious Mars: Methane “burp” previously detected on Mars “seems to have disappeared”
A follow-up study to the recently announced discovery of methane on Mars popped the happy bubble of researchers regarding the possibility of alien life on the Red Planet. Conducted by a different team using far more capable sensors, the new inquiry found no trace of the organic gas in the atmosphere. In April 2018, the […]
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