Using satellite data, researchers have for the first time detected widespread water within ancient explosive volcanic deposits on the moon, suggesting that its interior contains substantial amounts of indigenous water. …read more Source:: Science
Month: July 2017
Rush hour pollution may be more dangerous than you think
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Everyone knows that exposure to pollution during rush hour traffic can be hazardous to your health, but it’s even worse than previously thought. In-car measurements of pollutants that cause oxidative …read more Source:: Science
Ultrathin device harvests electricity from human motion
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A new electrochemical energy harvesting device can generate electrical current from the full range of human motions and is thin enough to embed in clothing. …read more Source:: Science
In saliva, clues to a ‘ghost’ species of ancient human
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In saliva, scientists have found hints that a ‘ghost’ species of archaic humans may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living in sub-Saharan Africa today. The research adds …read more Source:: Science
The moon is front and center during a total solar eclipse
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In the lead-up to a total solar eclipse, most of the attention is on the sun, but Earth’s moon also has a starring role. …read more Source:: Science
Flashes of light on dark matter
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A web that passes through infinite intergalactic spaces, a dense cosmic forest illuminated by very distant lights and a huge enigma to solve. These are the picturesque ingredients of a …read more Source:: Science
Linus Torvalds: Gadget reviewer
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When Linus Torvalds isn’t working on Linux, he’s tinkering with gadgets, and now he’s reviewing them on Google+. …read more Source:: Linux
Biological hydraulic system discovered in tuna fins
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The unique system of hydraulic control of fins discovered in tuna indicates a new role for the lymphatic system in vertebrates. This natural mechanism may inspire designs for new ‘smart’ …read more Source:: Science
Evidence for the Majorana fermion, a particle that’s its own antiparticle
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In a discovery that concludes an 80-year quest, researchers found evidence of particles that are their own antiparticles. These ‘Majorana fermions’ could one day help make quantum computers more robust. …read more Source:: Science
Molecular ‘pulleys’ improve battery performance
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Scientists have reported a molecular pulley binder for high-capacity silicon anodes of lithium ion batteries. …read more Source:: Science