Tag: scientific discoveries
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Science Explains the Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle (It’s Not What You Think)
Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil’s Triangle, been solved? An Australian believes mathematical probabilities can perfectly explain the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon. Karl Kruszelnicki, Ph.D., who most call “Dr. Karl,” is an Australian science communicator and a well-known science author. Dr. Karl is also a physicist, engineer, and mathematician. He is perhaps most…
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Researchers Successfully Convert Ammonia into Hydrogen for Clean Energy
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed an eco-friendly method of converting ammonia into hydrogen, a huge step toward eliminating pollution. Their findings have been published in the journal Joule and will help the world transition to a hydrogen-fueled economy eventually. Because ammonia becomes liquified much easier than hydrogen, storing, and transporting, it presents fewer difficulties.…
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Chilean Desert Might Provide Clues About Life on Mars
Research funded by the European Research Council reveals that the Chilean Desert could hold clues about life on Mars. Scientists have found diverse microbes in layers of clay-rich, shallow soil in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Because this dry environment bears a striking resemblance to Mars, scientists believe microorganisms may exist below Mars’ surface as…
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Scientists Discover Earth-sized Planet Aimlessly Floating in the Milky Way
Scientists observed a planet the size of Earth zooming through the Milky Way, untethered to any star. An international team of scientists led by Polish astronomers discovered the smallest Earth-sized rogue planet found thus far. They believe our galaxy may have an innumerable amount of these free-floating planets. In fact, scientists have already discovered over…
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Harvard Researchers Reveal How Activating Your ‘Sirtuins’ Can Make You Healthier (And How to Do It)
The first question you’re all likely asking is “What in the heck are sirtuins?” Sirtuins are a class of proteins that regulate our biological pathways. Biological pathways is a scientist’s way of saying “cellular changes.” Formation of new molecules or mechanisms that turn certain genes “on” or “off” are considered such pathways. Sirtuins are linked…