Scientists have unlocked a new, more efficient pathway for converting one of our most potent greenhouse gases directly into basic chemicals for manufacturing plastics, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. …read more Source:: Science
Day: February 5, 2018
TRAPPIST-1 planets probably rich in water
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•A new study has found that planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1 are made mostly of rock, and some could hold more water than Earth. The planets’ densities suggest that some …read more Source:: Science
Dim light may make us dumber
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•Spending too much time in dimly lit rooms and offices may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s ability to remember and learn, indicates groundbreaking research by neuroscientists. …read more Source:: Science
Massive reserves of mercury hidden in permafrost
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•Researchers have discovered permafrost in the northern hemisphere stores massive amounts of natural mercury, a finding with significant implications for human health and ecosystems worldwide. …read more Source:: Science
Wireless energy source generates electricity from simple motions such as waves, clapping hands
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•Researchers have developed a wireless energy source that generates electricity from simple mechanical motion, such as the waves in the ocean, the tap of a foot or the clap of …read more Source:: Science