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Scientist finds elusive star with origins close to Big Bang
Source: JHU Posted: 12/9/18
The newly discovered star's composition indicates that, in a cosmic family tree, it could be as little as one generation removed from the Big Bang
Source: JHU Posted: 12/9/18
The newly discovered star's composition indicates that, in a cosmic family tree, it could be as little as one generation removed from the Big Bang
Ultra-thin transparent silver films for solar cells
Source: RUB Posted: 12/9/18
New silver films may boost the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, they have been difficult to fabricate.
Source: RUB Posted: 12/9/18
New silver films may boost the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, they have been difficult to fabricate.
Study opens route to ultra-low-power microchips
Source: MIT Posted: 11/15/18
Innovative approach to controlling magnetism could lead to next-generation memory and logic devices.
Source: MIT Posted: 11/15/18
Innovative approach to controlling magnetism could lead to next-generation memory and logic devices.
Extending the life of low-cost, compact, lightweight batteries
Source: MIT Posted: 11/12/18
New design could greatly extend the shelf life of single-use metal-air batteries for electric vehicles, off-grid storage, and other applications.
Source: MIT Posted: 11/12/18
New design could greatly extend the shelf life of single-use metal-air batteries for electric vehicles, off-grid storage, and other applications.
New study sets a size limit for undiscovered subatomic particles
Source: Yale Posted: 10/20/18
A new study suggests that many theorized heavy particles, if they exist at all, do not have the properties needed to explain the predominance of matter over antimatter in the universe.
Source: Yale Posted: 10/20/18
A new study suggests that many theorized heavy particles, if they exist at all, do not have the properties needed to explain the predominance of matter over antimatter in the universe.
Ultra-light gloves let users “touch” virtual objects
Source: EPFL Posted: 10/20/18
Scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-light glove – weighing less than 8 grams per finger– that enables users to feel and manipulate virtual objects.
Source: EPFL Posted: 10/20/18
Scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-light glove – weighing less than 8 grams per finger– that enables users to feel and manipulate virtual objects.
Researchers solve mystery at the centre of the Milky Way
Source: Lund Posted: 10/20/18
Astronomers from Lund University in Sweden have now found the explanation to a recent mystery at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy: the high levels of scandium discovered last spring near the galaxy’s giant black hole were in fact an optical illusion.
Source: Lund Posted: 10/20/18
Astronomers from Lund University in Sweden have now found the explanation to a recent mystery at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy: the high levels of scandium discovered last spring near the galaxy’s giant black hole were in fact an optical illusion.
Laser-driven Implosion
Source: UOsaka Posted: 6/22/18
Scientists have discovered a novel particle acceleration mechanism called ‘micro-bubble implosion’
Source: UOsaka Posted: 6/22/18
Scientists have discovered a novel particle acceleration mechanism called ‘micro-bubble implosion’
New Insights into Solar Flares
Source: NJIT Posted: 6/17/18
New insights into solar flares' explosive energy releases were released by the Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA)
Source: NJIT Posted: 6/17/18
New insights into solar flares' explosive energy releases were released by the Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA)
Life and Death of a Neutron
Source: LBL Posted: 6/15/18
Experiments that measure the lifetime of neutrons reveal a perplexing and unresolved discrepancy.
Source: LBL Posted: 6/15/18
Experiments that measure the lifetime of neutrons reveal a perplexing and unresolved discrepancy.
Looking for Signs Life on Mars
Source: NASA Posted: 6/8/18
Scientists have created a tiny chemistry lab for a rover that will drill beneath the Martian surface looking for signs of past or present life.
Source: NASA Posted: 6/8/18
Scientists have created a tiny chemistry lab for a rover that will drill beneath the Martian surface looking for signs of past or present life.
Massive Black Hole Devours a Star
Source: UCPH Posted: 6/5/18
Scientist create new models of Tidal Disruption Events - rare, but extremely forceful events taking place in the center of galaxies.
Source: UCPH Posted: 6/5/18
Scientist create new models of Tidal Disruption Events - rare, but extremely forceful events taking place in the center of galaxies.
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