HD 149026 b – an Extrasolar Planet
HD 149026 b is an extrasolar planet located in the constellation Hercules about 250 light-years from the Sun. It is an exoplanet in the form…
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Beryllium Nitride – a Nitride of Beryllium
Beryllium nitride (Be3N2) is a beryllium nitride. It can be synthesized from the elements at high temperatures (1100–1500°C), but unlike Beryllium azide or BeN6, it…
Plant-based Jet Fuel has the Potential to Significantly Reduce Emissions
The aviation industry is necessary in today’s world, but it has a negative impact on the environment due to emissions from petroleum-based fossil fuels. According…
Walnut Consumption Reduced ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Levels and may Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
According to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years…
A Clean and Cost-effective Way to Upcycle Used Plastic
While both recycling and upcycling reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in landfills, upcycling transforms the same waste into a higher-quality product, whereas…
New Idea How to Tackle Hazardous Asteroids Slices and Dices Them Apart
A novel approach for dealing with the prospect of a huge asteroid causing major damage to Earth recommends splitting it apart piece by piece. The…
Native Americans Are Not Who We Thought They Were, Study Finds
A new genetic examination of ancient teeth has shattered a widely held assumption about Native American origins, revealing that the original occupants of what is…
NASA’s First Mission To Study Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids Launches Tomorrow. Here is How to Watch
Lucy, NASA’s 12-year mission to examine Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids for the first time, is about to launch. The record-breaking expedition, which will launch on Saturday,…
Many Potential Sources of Forever Chemicals Could Be Contaminating US Drinking Water
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous, dubbed “forever chemicals” due to their near-indestructibility. They are in everyday items like nonstick frying pans, stain-resistant carpets,…
Drone Delivers Transplant Lungs to Toronto Hospital in World First
In a medical first, an airborne drone transported donor lungs for transplant between two hospitals promptly and safely. The six-minute journey was the first time…
Europa Has a Persistant Single-Hemisphere Water Vapor Atmosphere
One of the Solar System’s most fascinating worlds has recently become even more so. The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a small but continuous layer…
Carbon Emissions from G20 Nations Projected To Rise Sharply This Year
According to a new analysis on global climate action, carbon emissions across the G20 are expected to rise by 4% in 2021, putting the world…
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