Chemists Use Blockchain to Investigate Emergence of Life on Earth
A team of chemists has made a groundbreaking discovery by harnessing blockchain technology to investigate the emergence of life on Earth. This innovative use of blockchain demonstrates its potential to solve problems beyond the financial sector, providing leads for scientists…
Canadian and European Experts Establish Partnership for Antarctic Ocean Observation
Canadian and European experts in polar observation are teaming up to establish a new partnership that will see Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) operating a subsea observatory at the Spanish Antarctic Station, providing year-round, near real-time data on ocean conditions there….
University Researchers Looking for ‘Black Hole Hunters’
University Researchers Looking for ‘Black Hole Hunters’ By Ethan Gudge A university has launched an appeal for “black hole hunters”. The University of Southampton is looking for citizen scientists to search through telescope data to help identify black holes. Volunteers…
Scientists Capture Plants ‘Talking’ to Each Other in Real-Time
A team of scientists from Japan has made an incredible discovery, capturing real-time footage of plants ‘talking’ to each other. According to Science Alert, plants are surrounded by fine mist of airborne compounds that they use to communicate. These compounds…
Electric Fields of Cells Repel Nanoparticles, Impacting Drug Design and Delivery
An intriguing discovery has been made by scientists regarding the electric fields of cells and their ability to repel nanoparticles, especially those with little or no electrical charge. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, shed…
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Producing Large Quantity of COVID-19 Virus Receptor
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has achieved a breakthrough in producing a large quantity of the receptor that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, binds to on the…
Advancements in Catalysis Technology
Chemical catalysis is a crucial technology with a significant impact on various aspects of daily life, including plastics manufacturing, drug synthesis, and the production of fertilizers and fuels. It is estimated that over 90% of chemical products are manufactured using…
Groundbreaking Discoveries in Superlubricity Could Revolutionize Energy Efficiency
Researchers at the University of Leicester have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superlubricity, revealing how this state of minimal friction could potentially revolutionize energy efficiency in mechanical systems. Their work challenges traditional laws of friction and offers promising…
Geologist Discovers Plastistones Formed from Plastic Pollution on Trindade Island
In a shocking revelation, geologist Fernanda Avelar Santos has discovered the presence of plastistones, rocks formed from plastic pollution, on Trindade Island, located 1,140km off the coast of Brazil. These plastistones are a result of the fusion of plastic debris,…
Chinese Scientists Develop Plasma-Based Energy Shield for Military Defense
A group of scientists from China’s top military technology research institution is making waves with a groundbreaking development in defensive technology. They are working on creating a plasma-based energy shield, reminiscent of the shields seen in science fiction, to protect…