Shield Volcano (Structure, Formation)
Shield volcanoes are the largest in terms of volume, and their diameter can range from tens to hundreds of kilometers. It is generated by the…
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Hectorite – a Geographic Mineral
Hectorite is a trioctahedral, magnesium-based smectite clay. It is a rare soft, greasy, white clay mineral with a chemical formula of Na0.3(Mg, Li)3Si4O10(OH)2. It contains…
Flexible Supercapacitators – a Flexible Smart Energy Storage Device
With the growing demand for flexible wearable electronics, researchers have looked into flexible energy storage devices such as flexible supercapacitors, which are lightweight, safe, and…
Icing Conditions – In Aviation
Ice will form on an aircraft if liquid water hits a part of the airframe which has a temperature below freezing. In aviation, icing conditions…
Astronomers discover Jet Material Ejected by Massive Protostars and Mess-massive Protostars
Astronomers studying high-speed matter jets emitted by giant young stars that are still forming discover a significant difference between those jets and those emitted by…
Dig Accidentally Cracks Ancient Chicken Egg Preserved in Toilet Contents for 1,000 Years
Finding an ancient pattern must not feel like anyone else, but managing them is a very different matter. Paleontologists working in the field are undoubtedly…
Cretaceous Snail Fossilized in Amber Right after giving Birth
A snail living alongside dinosaurs has been found, imprisoned in amber for 99 million years, providing us with an unprecedented account of this ancient mollusk…
Norepinephrine (Structure, Functions)
Norepinephrine (NE), also known as noradrenaline (NA) or noradrenalin, is a catecholamine hormone found in the sympathetic nervous system that acts as a neurotransmitter. It…
Solar Panels within Shortest Distance look Contagious but Socio-economically Beneficial
Rooftop solar is rapidly expanding in the United States, with some estimates claiming that a new system is installed every four minutes. There are numerous…
70 Ophiuchi – a Binary Star System Located 16.6 Light-years Away from Earth
70 Ophiuchi system is a conjectured planetary system orbiting both stars of the binary system. It is a binary star system located 16.6 light-years away…
An Innovative Hologram Technique to Capture the Unused Solar Energy
Researchers recently devised a novel method for capturing the unused solar energy that illuminates a solar panel. They created special holograms that can be easily…
Submarine Volcano
Under an average of 8,500 feet (2,600 meters) of water, the most productive volcanic systems on Earth are hidden. Underwater vents or fissures in the…
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