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05/09/2018 / By David Williams

Scientists examine the “burp” of a hungry black hole, gain fascinating new understanding of this space phenomenon

The existence of black holes in space is no secret. And it’s not just because scientists have been able to “see” them through the use of many sophisticated Earth- and space-based instruments. As it turns out, black holes produce lots of evidence that they exist and are indeed active, by way of signals that can […]

05/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The “information speed limit” just got doubled by quantum physicists

Quantum physicists have once more managed to bend the laws of nature. They found out how to send twice the amount of information using a single particle, effectively doubling the so-called bandwidth of the universe even though the speed of the message hasn’t increased, according to an article on Space.com. We can only transfer so […]

04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Crystallized water could exist in Earth’s lower mantle

According to a study, water could be hidden hundreds of miles under the Earth’s surface – but in the form of crystallized water. While oceans have maximum depths of at least seven miles, water is known to exist well below these levels. In fact, ongoing research is still trying to confirm “[just] how deep this hidden […]

04/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists have developed new semiconductors that are more environmentally friendly

Concerned with the prevalence of useful but toxic perovskites in photovoltaic cells, a group of Iowa-based researchers devised alternative materials. They reported creating cheaper and eco-friendly semiconductors with similar performance, according to a ScienceDaily article. Perovskites are light-gathering materials used as semiconductors in solar panels. While highly efficient – called “wonder materials” by the solar […]

04/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Praise for the proton: Latest battery breakthrough may free us from lithium ion

We may finally be on the verge of a true alternative to costly lithium-ion batteries that rely on rare earth metals. Australian researchers recently debuted the first working example of a carbon-based rechargeable proton battery, according to an article on ScienceDaily. According to the RMIT University (RMIT) research team, their proton battery works in tandem […]

03/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Could 5,000 pencil-shaped robots help solve the mysteries of our universe?

At 45 years of age, the decades-old Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope was due for an upgrade. This four-meter reflector telescope will be given just that this year. Though instead of a new eyepiece or objective lens, the Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope was instead outfitted with about 5,000 fiber optic sensor-equipped, pencil-sized robots. By adding these […]

03/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Photon torpedoes and light sabers closer to becoming reality as scientists create new form of light

We may be getting closer to the day when we finally see if a light saber can stop a photon torpedo. That’s because American researchers have succeeded in getting photons to interact and combine with each other to create what is essentially a new form of light, reported an MIT News article. Photons are elementary […]

02/14/2018 / By David Williams

Sci-fi sound wave device makes Star Trek style tractor beams out of powerful mini-tornadoes that can manipulate large objects

It seems like every day you see, hear, or read about something that’s being created or invented concerning all sorts of popular science fiction technology, but a fully-working tractor beam was never among them — until now. According to a team of engineers from the University of Bristol, they have successfully managed to develop the […]

02/14/2018 / By David Williams

Breakthrough in the hunt for Earth-like planets: NASA optics experts have found a way to circumvent distortions that have hindered the search

Finding Earth-like planets that could one day serve as the home of humanity can be hard enough as it is. Now a small team of astronomers from the National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) has shown that, with the use of specialized equipment and new methods, it can be made a little bit easier. According to […]

01/23/2018 / By David Williams

U.S. Department of Energy finally decides to develop quantum computers after years of delay and avoidance

There can be only one winner in the battle for “quantum supremacy.” And the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has now, finally, made moves to ensure that it becomes that special one. According to a recent report on ScienceMag, the DOE has joined the quest to develop quantum computers in a bit to solve the […]

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