Mark B.

Quantum Entanglement of Electrons Achieved Through Heat

01.11.2021 03:45 AM

As a key technology in achieving the next generation of communications and computing technologies, quantum entanglement has been a topic of interest in the scientific community - with the latest efforts detailing how to achieve it through the application of heat.

Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Lab Awarded With a Major NASA Contract

01.11.2021 01:20 AM

The Utah State University (USU) Space Dynamics Laboratory has been awarded a NASA contract to investigate meteorological phenomena and the disturbances it creates on the Earth's atmosphere.

NASA Set to "Hot Fire" Its Space Launch System Core Stage

01.10.2021 22:41 PM

NASA unveiled its plans for the final test in its Space Launch System's (SLS) Green Run series, the "hot fire," and the agency is looking for a January 17 test run.

Researchers Report Progress on Greener, More Sustainable Hydrogen Extraction from Water

01.10.2021 00:30 AM

A recent collaboration between Oregon State University's College of Engineering, Cornell University, and the Argonne National Laboratory has made significant progress in hydrogen extraction from water.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

01.09.2021 22:40 PM

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

Tiny Songbirds Are Dying Due to Salmonella from Baths and Feeders

01.09.2021 20:55 PM

Various species of small songbirds are dying in parts of British Columbia, in Canada - and the deaths are linked to a salmonella outbreak from birdbaths and feeders.

Emory Chemists Invent Shape-Shifting Nanomaterial, Holding Potential for Biomedical Applications

01.08.2021 07:00 AM

A team of chemists from Emory University in Atlanta, US, has invented a shape-shifting peptide nanomaterial that can be triggered controllably - paving the way for potential biomedicine applications.

Calling Card for the Future: Plastic Waste Found at Iron Age Site

01.08.2021 04:21 AM

A team of researchers now believe that plastics "entering the archaeological and geological record" may be the defining feature of the modern man after finding more than 2,000 pieces of plastic at an open Iron Age site in Wales.

Cygnus Set to Test New Tech on the ISS for 5G Communications, Other Applications

01.08.2021 03:10 AM

Back in October 2020, a Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply craft delivered new scientific experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). Aside from the delivery, Cygnus is set to host a two-week test of new technologies known as SharkSat.

Researchers Uncover Mysterious “Drowning” Disease That Kills off Sea Stars

01.07.2021 19:30 PM

Researchers might have discovered why sea stars have been dying all around the world for the past seven years, with some species pushed to the brink of extinction.

Coal-Conversion Tech: Researchers Microwave Coal Powder Into Graphite

01.07.2021 16:00 PM

With the standard household microwave oven, copper foil, and glass containers, researchers from the University of Wyoming have turned coal powder into graphite.

Human Migrations in the Past Gave Rise To Vitamin D Deficiencies in the Present

01.07.2021 06:30 AM

According to a new study, the pattern of human migration from the last 500 years - moving from places of high sunlight to those of lower sunlight - impacts contemporary health outcomes in destination countries.

New Study Explains How Plants “See” Blue Light

01.05.2021 18:30 PM

Plants have been known to perceive and respond to light in a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Now, a new study specifically notes how plants react to blue light.

New Study of Eurasian Eagle Owl Diet Reveals Threatened Giant Bush-Crickets

01.05.2021 12:12 PM

Scientists examining the diet of the Eurasian Eagle Owl in Bulgaria earned a fresh insight on the often overlooked and rare bush-crickets, better understanding the distribution and possibly conservation of this insect species.

Researchers Create a New Technique in Reconstructing Past Volcanic Activities

01.05.2021 07:30 AM

A team of scientists has created a new method for reconstructing the size of volcanic eruptions that have occurred long ago in the past, revolutionizing the study of previous eruptions and estimating hazards of future volcanic activities.

With Help from the Public: Tennessee Researchers Collect Data on Over 200 Bird Species

01.04.2021 17:30 PM

In a fantastic instance of citizen science, public onlookers helped scientists collect data on over 200 bird species at the Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee.

Researchers Report Tensile Elasticity in Diamonds for Microelectronics

01.04.2021 16:00 PM

Although diamond is widely believed to be hard and unbendable, thin films have been found to exhibit elastic deformation - and this new property can have profound impacts on various applications.

Exploring Nonhost Resistance, or Why Pathogens Choose Which Plants to Harm

12.30.2020 13:00 PM

One of the longstanding puzzles in agricultural science is the supposed resistance of apples and cucumbers to the same pathogen that ravaged potatoes - and researchers might have found a way to turn nonhost resistance into an agricultural advantage.

New Study Might Explain Crystalline Ice’s Anomalous Behavior

12.30.2020 12:00 PM

Ice, water's solid form, has always been a curious case from the early humans to modern-day physicists. However, a new study observing an obscure property of ice might explain its seemingly anomalous behavior.

US Confirms First Case of New COVID-19 Strain in Colorado

12.30.2020 08:30 AM

The United States has officially recorded its first case of the new and more contagious COVID-19 in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis confirmed Tuesday, December 29.

LG Unveils New QNED TV, Using Mini LED Tech for Its Premium Display

12.29.2020 20:00 PM

LG Electronics, best known in the display market as the global leader for OLED TVs, has announced its new entry in the Mini LED TV segment with its new QNED television, set to arrive next year.

Russian Archaeologists Create a 3D Model for a Section of the Tepsei Site

12.29.2020 18:00 PM

A team of archaeologists from Kemerovo State University in Russia has created a 3D model representing part of the Tepsei archaeological site as a part of ongoing studies on the location.

Researchers Devise A Novel Method of Producing Carbon Spheres

12.29.2020 09:30 AM

Carbon spheres - small spherical structures that have found large applications in carbon capture and energy storage - can now be created faster and more sustainably in a novel technique developed by researchers.

Archaeology Dig Reveals 2,000 Year Old “Fast-Food” in Pompeii

12.27.2020 20:00 PM

Archaeologists discover a thermopolium - the ancient equivalent of a fast-food eatery - in the city of Pompeii, offering insights on dining and tastes of the people at the time.

CERN Discovery Offers Insight About the Antimatter - Matter Discrepancy

12.27.2020 12:00 PM

One of the lingering mysteries in physics is the supposed equal amounts of matter and antimatter in the universe - and a new experiment at CERN might explain why it isn't so.

Scientists Find Another Mode of COVID Transmission: Airborne via Aerosols

12.27.2020 08:00 AM

Even as 2020 heads to a close, the global coronavirus pandemic still seems far from over - with its recent resurgence revealing another mode of transmission: airborne via aerosols.

New Species of Miniaturized Snake Found Hidden in a Biodiversity Collection

12.24.2020 18:00 PM

Researchers report a newly-discovered miniaturized genus and species of the snake from a biodiversity collection, December 23.

Study on Weedy Seadragon Genes Reveal Different Populations

12.24.2020 17:00 PM

A new study on Australian seadragon genetics reveals the significant variations between populations from different sections of the continent.

Japanese Researchers Use Ruthenium as Cost-Effective Ammonia Catalyst

12.24.2020 11:00 AM

Current processes for synthesizing ammonia require costly processes at high temperatures. Now, researchers are turning to ruthenium as a more cost-effective alternative.

Scientists Turn to Citrus Hybrids to Combat HLB

12.23.2020 19:30 PM

Researchers are investing in an old technique - working to address the largest problem among citrus farmers by creating new fruit species with increased resistance.