Hard Rime – a Unique Form of White Ice
Hard rime is formed by the rapid freezing of supercooled water so that the droplets freeze more or less individually, leaving air gaps. It is…
Science
Catecholamine (Structure, Function)
A catecholamine (/ˌkætəˈkoʊləmiːn/; abbreviated CA) is a naturally occurring amine that acts as a neurotransmitter and a hormone in the body. Catechol can exist as…
Researchers created a New Metamaterial Lens that can Focus Voltage
Cornell University’s School of Applied and Engineering Physics and Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology have developed a first-of-its-kind metalens—a metamaterial lens—that can be focused using…
Learn Sign Language with a Virtual Educational Experience
Fun fact: As of 2019, about ten million people use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. We were reminded of the importance of ASL when…
Increased Access to Cannabis Crops to be Granted to US Scientists for Research
A groundbreaking announcement by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEEA) said scientists could soon increase access to cannabis through treatment and scientific research. Since 1968,…
How to Mathematically Prove the Existence of God (or Not)
OK, so perhaps the existence of an omnipotent altruistic creator (or otherwise) that transcends mortal understanding is not something that can be mathematically proven. But…
Florida Woman Convinced Video Shows “Baby Dinosaur” Running through her Yard
A Florida Palm Coast resident shared a video showing her firm belief that a “baby dinosaur” was crossing her yard at dawn. Caught on a…
Give Your Cybersecurity Career a Boost with this CompTIA & Cisco Cybersecurity Training
Looks like we hear about a major security breach these days on a weekly basis – and we’re the only ones who know hackers. From…
Difference between Weather and Climate
The difference between weather and climate is a measure of time. Weather plays a significant role in our lives, as most of our day to…
Black Holes can help Certain Galaxies form New Stars
A study that combined systematic observations with cosmological simulations discovered that, surprisingly, black holes can aid in the formation of new stars in certain galaxies.…
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…
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…
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