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09/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop new technology that extracts valuable chemicals from biological waste
Swedish researchers are keen on recovering as many resources as possible from waste products. One of their latest research projects promises to come up with a way to free useful chemical compounds from biological waste. In this context, biological waste refers to unwanted organic waste products from the agricultural and food industries, such as manure […]
09/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Today on weird science: A new kind of matter is both solid AND liquid
Scottish researchers have reported a new type of matter with an unusual dual nature. In a chain-melted state caused by intense heat and pressure, potassium exists in both solid and liquid phases at the same time. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh ran virtual scenarios of potassium where they exposed the metal to a combination […]
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
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 […]
09/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
“Heat wave” pulses through graphite as scientists achieve a surprising mechanism of heat transfer
Researchers successfully forced heat to move in a different way than usual. They got it to travel like a wave through a graphite medium at the same speed as sound waves. Unlike light or sound, heat does not propagate through waves. It spreads via diffusion and bounces off excited molecules in all directions. If heat […]
09/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop new coating for textile fibers that can protect against toxic industrial chemicals
Industrial workers and soldiers alike are often exposed to deadly chemicals in the workplace. Now, they might breathe in relief thanks to a new metal-organic framework. When applied to the fibers of various textiles, the coating will catch and trap deadly chemicals, keeping the toxic substances from ever reaching the wearer. The metal-organic framework promises […]
08/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
If Mars has methane, does it mean there’s life on the red planet?
A recent study by European researchers strengthened the case for seasonal spikes of methane in Mars. First discovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover in 2013, the latest methane spikes were confirmed by orbiting spacecraft. In 2019, Curiosity discovered that the methane levels in the Martian atmosphere changed from season to season. The gas hit its peak during the […]
08/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Biodegradable “transparent” timber works just as well as glass in windows
Swedish researchers fiddled with wood until they managed to turn it technically transparent. They also made the biodegradable material capable of absorbing heat from sunlight and releasing it during colder periods. If used in the windows of buildings, the revolutionary material might help save energy by reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. It […]
08/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop liquid that changes color with heat
Thermochromic materials are “smart” materials that change their color depending on the temperature of their surroundings. Recently, a Singaporean research team presented a liquid that grew much darker as it got hotter. Their invention might prove useful in smart windows and other applications that respond to temperature changes. Unlike earlier examples that relied on dyes […]
08/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Fancy new fabric reacts to body heat, automatically cools or insulates to keep you comfortable
People could keep their jumper dresses or sweaters on even when the weather got warmer – if their clothing used a newly developed self-cooling textile. A combination of ordinary wool and metal conductor, the fabric retains heat during cold times and vents that stored heat when the weather starts warming up. The material detects the temperature of its surroundings and adjusts its […]
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