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01/20/2019
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By Frances Bloomfield
Bacteria “gangs” defend their turf by forming “social networks” that release toxins to neutralize enemies, according to new research
Scientists have long known that bacteria can fight other bacteria by producing their own version of antibiotics. The researchers behind a recent study have uncovered another bacterial survival tactic. By generating toxic proteins, certain bacteria become capable of communicating with one another, essentially allowing them to form their own social networks. This remarkable discovery was […]
01/17/2019
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By Frances Bloomfield
Water filtration membranes can be made from vegetable oils, researchers find
Researchers in a Yale laboratory have developed a safer way to purify water. Led by Professor Chinedum Osuji, the team has created “a highly ordered and aligned nanoporous polymer” from vegetable oils, reports Nanowerk. The film was created as an alternative to the current set of membrane-based technologies derived largely from petroleum-based materials. According to […]
11/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
New satellite data from NASA show how carbon links everything on Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released satellite data gathered by the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2). This carbon dioxide-monitoring satellite has collected over two-and-a-half years’ worth of information that, according to NASA scientists, show how carbon links together everything on Earth. From human activities to weather hazards to biological processes, carbon is present […]
08/27/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Breakthrough: Researchers use nanoparticles to separate oil from water
The system of separating water and oil is one that can be laborious and expensive. Fortunately, engineering researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have come up with a simpler yet more efficient method of removing oil from water: magnetic nanoparticles. “It’s a simple idea,” stated Hugh Daigle, a petroleum and geosystems engineering professor. […]
08/12/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
“Magic” alloy will allow solar cells to capture near-infrared light
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has taken the next step in solar energy technology. Specifically, they’ve developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture near-infrared light. In addition to being easier and cheaper to manufacture, ScienceDaily.com reported that the semiconductor alloy is also compatible with the semiconductors utilized in concentrator photovoltaics. […]
07/05/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Historical discovery: Astronomers have made the first ever observation of a ripple in space time
History has been made thanks to collaborative efforts from various corners of the globe. In a landmark event, astronomers were able to bear witness to space time, and the light ripples caused by the same event. Scientists believe the source of the ripples to be a kilonova: an astronomical event brought on by the unification […]
07/03/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Shark and camel blood contain antibodies that could be used to treat brain diseases
As the search for cures to humanity’s most devastating diseases continues, many have turned to nature. Various studies have yielded surprising yet encouraging results from the most unlikely of creatures. In this case, researchers have discovered that the antibodies of sharks, camels, and llamas may hold the key to saving millions of lives. Compared to […]
04/01/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Breakthrough construction material for earthquake protection will mean safer buildings and bridges
Earthquakes can cause immense damage to infrastructure, in turn hindering the operation of important public services. A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València reportedly developed a new construction element capable of overcoming that problem. Dubbed “Smart Seismic Concrete Connection” (SSCC), this material is a combination of two “symbiotic” components: Shape-memory metal alloy bars and […]
03/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Magic mushrooms likely developed their psychedelic properties as a defense against predators
Psilocybin is the naturally occurring substance that puts the “magic” in “magic mushrooms.” Their psychedelic properties have made them popular for therapeutic, spiritual, and recreational use — for humans at least. But their biological purpose, as well as their evolutionary origins, has remained a mystery. Until now. A study, published in Evolution Letters, has suggested […]
03/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
NASA has identified an exoplanet with large amounts of water
Scientists have found water in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet known as WASP-39b. Although its initial discovery was way back in 2011, little research has been directed towards the Saturn-sized extrasolar planet up until recently. The team who took the first in-depth look at WASP-39b collected data from various telescopes. Namely, the Hubble Space […]
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