Dwarf Planet
What exactly is a Dwarf Planet? A dwarf planet, according to the International Astronomical Union, is a celestial entity that orbits the sun, has enough…
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Ammonium Nonanoate – a Soap Salt
Ammonium Nonanoate is a nonanoic acid ammonium salt or “soap salt” (sometimes referred to as pelargonic acid). This fatty acid occurs naturally in practically all…
Researchers have Created Long-Lasting Organic Computers that Might Live Inside Cells
Once the technology is fully developed, tiny biological computers comprised of DNA could transform the way we diagnose and treat a variety of ailments. However,…
Probiotics Assist Lab Corals in Surviving Lethal Heat Stress
When corals are disturbed by changes in factors such as temperature, light, or nutrition, they eject the symbiotic algae dwelling in their tissues, causing them…
Radio Signal Correlation Can Be Calculated in Real-Time Thanks to Photonic Technology
A new analog photonic correlator has been developed that may be used to find an item transmitting a radio signal. The new correlator could be…
Helium Atoms, which are Invisible, Provide an Exquisitely Sensitive Test of Fundamental Theory
Physicists from Australia’s National University created the most sensitive method for detecting an atom’s potential energy (within a hundredth of a decillionth of a joule,…
The Brains of Migraine Sufferers are Excessively Active
Migraine sufferers appear to have a hyper-excitable visual cortex, according to researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster. Migraines are intense and chronic headaches…
Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian Negotiators Suffered Suspected Chemical Poisoning At Peace Talks
According to the Wall Street Journal, Russian businessman Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators were victims of possible chemical poisoning at peace talks in Kyiv,…
The 25 Crypto Startups That Y Combinator Is Backing In Its W22 Batch
This batch of YC was all about cryptocurrency. Y Combinator Demo Days have back with another avalanche of businesses. Previously, a group of TechCrunch reporters…
Methane Could Be First Detectable Sign of Life on another Planet
According to a new study, the presence of methane in the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System could be a significant signal for…
Quantum Experiment Reveals Speed Limit for Electronics
In a Simpson’s episode, Bart, who doesn’t believe in souls, sells his to Milhouse for $5. Bart sells his soul, only to later regret it…
Pluto Has an Ice Volcano Taller Than the Andes
Reanalysis of photos acquired by the New Horizons spacecraft in 2015 found mountains on Pluto, at least one of which rises higher than any on…
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