History of Earth’s Rotation is shown through Byzantine Solar Eclipse Records
To improve understanding of the variation of Earth’s rotation in the 4th-7th centuries CE, a research team analyzed Byzantine records from this period to identify…
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A New Catalog of Tens of Millions of Stars Reveals the Chemical History of the Milky Way
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and their partners from China and Australia have published a new sample catalog of more than 24 million…
Fluidic Circuits expand the Analog Control options for Soft Robots
Robotics researchers, engineers, and materials scientists showed it is possible to make programmable, nonelectronic circuits that control the actions of soft robots by processing information…
Improved Screening could help Prevent sudden Cardiac Death in Children
Sudden cardiac death is defined as the abrupt and unexpected cessation of all heart activity. Breathing and blood flow immediately cease. The person goes unconscious…
Aluminium Bromide
Any chemical compound with the empirical formula AlBrx is aluminium bromide. It is a light yellow colored chemical solution. It is a colorless, hygroscopic solid…
The Use of Local and Indigenous Materials in Philippine Architecture
The architectural environment of the Philippines consistently reflects the history and cultural background of the country, with its buildings and homes displaying a few influences…
Air Pollution linked to Trajectory of Stroke
Air pollution has been widely associated with an increased risk of stroke. A new study looks at the role of air pollution on the trajectory…
γ-Aminobutyric Acid (Definition, Properties, Uses)
γ-Aminobutyric acid (gamma-aminobutyric acid) /ˈɡæmə əˈmiːnoʊbjuːˈtɪrɪk ˈæsɪd/, or GABA /ˈɡæbə/, is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter with central nervous system (CNS) inhibitory activity. It controls neuronal…
In Healthy Teenagers, Air Pollution may cause Irregular Heart Rhythms
A first-of-its-kind study examining the impact of air pollution on healthy teenagers found that air pollution may trigger an irregular heart rhythm within two hours…
New Hubble Image Shows “Space Triangle” Resulting from Galaxy Collision
A recent image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows how a stunning head-on collision between two galaxies caused the odd triangular-shaped star-birthing frenzy. The two…
Coffee Consumption has been Linked to Longer Life
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding…
Swimming In Cold Water is All the Rage, But Is It Healthy?
Have you got buddies that enjoy dipping into the ocean on Boxing Day for a pleasant (or more accurately, chilling) dip? Or are you yourself…
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