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03/18/2020
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By Franz Walker
Recently discovered 2.5-billion-year-old fossils may contain cyanobacteria that transformed Earth’s atmosphere with oxygen
Most living creatures on Earth need oxygen to live – as such, the element is considered one of the building blocks of life. With this in mind, it might come as a surprise to find out that oxygen wasn’t present in the atmosphere of the early Earth. Now, a recent study has discovered how unusually large, […]
03/12/2020
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By Franz Walker
Study: New radioactivity model indicates lost continents of early Earth, challenging current models
Current geological models of Earth’s past tend to assume that the seven continents as we know them have been consistent throughout out planet’s history. A recent study, however, has called that into doubt, hinting at the possibility that other continents may have come and gone in our planet’s prehistoric past. Scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia have published […]
03/11/2020
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By Franz Walker
Is a kilogram still equivalent to 2.2 pounds? Scientists aim to reinvent the kilogram using the Kibble balance
For over a century now, the definition of “kilogram” has remained constant. However, that may soon change as scientists move to change the measure’s basis – from a solid piece of metal to something called a Kibble balance. Since it was first conceived back in 1889, the standard on which the kilogram was based has been the International Prototype Kilogram […]
03/09/2020
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By Franz Walker
Why is methane disappearing from Mars? Researchers explain
For years, scientists have been puzzled by conflicting reports on the existence of atmospheric methane on Mars. Methane gas is considered a bioindicator, and its presence could hint at the existence of biological life on the planet sometime in its past. Now, a recent study looks to explain why the reports from the red planet regarding its methane are […]
03/08/2020
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By Franz Walker
How did the Moon lose its magnetosphere?
The Earth’s magnetosphere protects it from the powerful and dangerous solar radiation that constantly bombards it. According to a recent study, the Moon once had a powerful magnetosphere of its own, however it eventually weakened before eventually disappearing about one billion years ago. The study was done by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Berkeley Geochronology Center at the University […]
03/08/2020
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By Franz Walker
Astronomers trace otherworldly cosmic blasts to a galaxy 7.9 billion light-years away
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the occasional arrival of intense radio bursts coming from space. Now, a team from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) at Pasadena have traced the origin of one of these bursts to a big galaxy 7.9 billion light-years away from Earth. Called Fast Radio Bursts (FRB), these get their name […]
03/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
Energy from an unlikely source: A combination of microbes and graphene could make inexpensive and eco-friendly energy
The quest for renewable energy has led some scientists to think small, that is, on a microscopic scale. A recent study has demonstrated how mixing microbes and a carbon nanomaterial can be used to help create biohybrid materials that can be used in several green energy applications. Led by Pascal Sailaly, a team at the […]
03/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
Cyanide found on meteorites can broaden understanding of life itself
Cyanide is a poison that can kill humans and animals alike. However, scientists are looking at the chemicals present in some asteroids as a way to better understand how life first emerged on our planet. According to a study by scientists at Boise State University and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the presence of […]
03/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
“Pantry” science: MIT researchers grow carbon nanotubes using common kitchen ingredients
When the subject of carbon nanotubes is brought up, most people probably won’t think of something that can be cooked up in a kitchen. However, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have done just that – creating carbon nanotubes with the help of common household materials. Led by Richard Li, a graduate student in […]
03/05/2020
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By Franz Walker
Biological protective factors and disease risk: Researchers identify enzymes that can help prevent diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic kidney disease represents one of the most prevalent complications faced by people with diabetes, with one in four diabetics suffering from it. But a new study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Massachusetts showed that certain biological factors play a large role in preventing diabetic kidney disease in some diabetics. The research team looked at a previous study from 2017 […]
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