Extraterrestrial Dust Extraterrestrial dust is defined as small particles of solid matter that come from sources other than Earth. Dust that occurs in outer space or has…
IC 405 – a Flaming Star Nebula IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, north…
Lutetium Tantalate – a Chemical Compound Lutetium tantalate, also known as LuTaO4, is a chemical compound composed of lutetium, tantalum, and oxygen. It is made up of lutetium (Lu), tantalum (Ta),…
Transient Response – in electrical and mechanical engineering A transient response is the response of a system to a change from an equilibrium or steady state in electrical and mechanical engineering. It refers…
Endometrial Cancer Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the uterine lining, known as the endometrium. It is a type of cancer that develops…
Detecting and Tracking Undetectable Space Debris Using a method proposed by University of Michigan researchers, satellite and spacecraft operators may soon be able to detect small pieces of debris orbiting Earth.…
With a New Catalyst, durable Plastic Pollution Degrades easily and cleanly Nylon-6, which is found in fishing nets, carpet, and clothing, is a major contributor to plastic pollution, including ocean pollution. Chemists have now developed a…
A Diamond-rivaling Ultra-hard Substance has been Discovered A report claims that scientists have solved a decades-long conundrum and discovered a nearly unbreakable substance that could rival diamond as the hardest material on…
Characteristic Quantum Activity in Bouncing Droplets The scientists reproduced a ‘quantum bomb tester’ in a classical droplet test in a work that could help bridge certain gaps in quantum theory. What…
Endodermal Sinus Tumor (EST) Endodermal sinus tumor (EST) is a type of cancer that belongs to the germ cell tumor group. It is a rare and aggressive type of…
Germ Cell Tumor (GCT) A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a type of cancer that develops from germ cells, which are the cells that produce eggs in women and…
Oncometabolism Oncometabolism is the term used to describe the changes in cellular metabolism that occur in cancer cells. It is the study of the metabolic changes…