Is Chicxulub Asteroid or Comet? New Theory Suggests Potential Origin of Dino-Killer Space Rock

Medicine & Technology Aug 10, 2021

A recent planetary and astronomical findings theorized that the dinosaur killer space rock Chicxulub was a dark primitive asteroid that originiated from the inner regions of the asteroid belt.

Earth's Interior is Absorbing More Carbon Due to Slow-Motion Tectonic Plates, What Does This Imply?

Jul 27, 2021

Slow-motion collisions of tectonic plates absorb more carbon in Earth's interior, unlike what previous studies state, says scientists from Cambridge University and NTU Singapore.

Nanomaterials Incorporated Into Ordinary Cement for More Durable Construction

Jun 22, 2021

Researchers at the Northwestern University have recently formed a smarter, tougher, and highly functional cement by introducing nanoparticles into ordinary cement.

Corn Waste Finds New Purpose in Water Treatment Studies

Apr 27, 2021

Almost half of the corn harvest ends up in waste, especially after the kernels have been harvested. A new study might offer another purpose for these discarded parts.

Ultrasound Waves Create Never-Repeating Pattern in Carbon

Apr 15, 2021

Using soundwaves, a team of University of Utah engineers and mathematicians demonstrated how to arrange carbon nanoparticles in water in a never-repeating pattern.

Fish Poop and Their Role in Carbon Flux in the Oceans

Feb 19, 2021

Experts estimate that 16% of the carbon in the world's oceans comes from fish poop, fish breath, and other fish excretions. This study is the first to identify the role of fish poop in the carbon flux in oceans.

Scientists Create Bendable Concrete and Carbon-Infused Cement Mixes to Curb Carbon Emissions

Feb 16, 2021

Scientists created bendable concrete that can reduce carbon emissions. They also developed several concrete mixtures that are infused with carbon dioxide.

World's Richest Person Elon Musk Is Offering $100M Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology

Jan 22, 2021

The world's richest man announced on his Twitter account that he would be giving a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology that will hopefully save the planet.

Aside From Pressure and Temperature, Small Electric Fields Found To Affect Diamond Formation

Jan 22, 2021

Most naturally-formed diamonds are from the Earth's mantle, generally understood to be formed as carbon is exposed to extreme temperature and pressure. A new study looks at the effects of a new parameter - electric fields - in the formation of these precious minerals.

Carbon Sinks Can Help Stop Climate Change

Jan 04, 2021

The Earth has been equipped by nature with numerous giant "sponges," or carbon sinks, helping humans combat climate change.

Diamond Bling Made Within Minutes

Nov 19, 2020

Scientists in Australia have found a way to make a diamond in just a few minutes within room temperatures inside a laboratory.

Physicists Finally Achieved Room-Temperature Superconductivity

Oct 15, 2020

A team of New York-based physicists has achieved one of modern science's most sought after phenomena - a material that conducts electricity with virtually perfect efficiency in what is known as superconductivity - with new material, and at higher temperatures.

The World's Largest Collection of Moss Could Save the Planet

Oct 06, 2020

Scientists are creating the world's most extensive collection of moss of the genus Sphagnum central in response to the dwindling number of moss in peatlands that absorbs 30% of the Earth's carbon.

Siberian Forests Absorb Less Carbon Dioxide, Contributing to Seasonal Carbon Flux More

Aug 18, 2020

The trees are the Earth's biggest allies in countering the carbon emissions that humans pump unto the Earth's atmosphere as the burning of fossil fuels continues. It could cause a big problem if forests, such as the Siberian forest, would absorb lesser carbon as it means climate will continue to worsen.

The Perseverance Rover Will Explore Mars' Jezero Crater for Signs of Life

Jul 24, 2020

Scientists explain how the Perseverance rover will be searching for signs of life on Mars, starting with the Jezero Crater. They hope to find traces of Martian microbes in what used to be a lake.