HD 80606 b – a Gas Giant Exoplanet
Astronomy

HD 80606 b – a Gas Giant Exoplanet

HD 80606 b is a strange and hot Jupiter located 190 light-years away from the Sun in the constellation Ursa Major. It is a gas…
Ocean Acidification (Causes, Effects)
Geography

Ocean Acidification (Causes, Effects)

Ocean acidification is primarily the result of enormous amounts of CO2 being released into the atmosphere by automobiles, industrial, and agricultural operations. Chemical processes occur…
Cyclic Molecule-based Metallic Complexes
Chemistry

Cyclic Molecule-based Metallic Complexes

To form highly fluorescent metal chelates, a metal ion is combined with a weakly fluorescent or nonfluorescent compound containing chelate-forming, electron-donating functional groups. Researchers explain…
Strontium Sulfate – a Sulfate Salt of Strontium
Chemistry

Strontium Sulfate – a Sulfate Salt of Strontium

Strontium sulfate (SrSO4) is the strontium sulfate salt. In crystalline form, it is white in color. It is found in nature as the mineral celestine…
Using Polarized Light to Control Electrons and Vibrations in a Crystal
Physics

Using Polarized Light to Control Electrons and Vibrations in a Crystal

Unpolarized light can be converted to polarized light. Polarized light waves are light waves with vibrations that occur in a single plane. Polarization is the…
Ocean Acidification is Exacerbated by Natural Cycles in the Gulf of Alaska
Geography

Ocean Acidification is Exacerbated by Natural Cycles in the Gulf of Alaska

The Gulf of Alaska is a North Pacific Ocean extension that runs along the southern coasts of the United States state of Alaska. From Kodiak…
What Causes Mercury to End Up in the Ocean?
Environment

What Causes Mercury to End Up in the Ocean?

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that travels around the world in various forms through the atmosphere, water, and soil. Because of this natural cycle,…
Probable Maximum Loss (PML)
Finance

Probable Maximum Loss (PML)

The term “probable maximum loss” (PML) is used in both the insurance and commercial real estate industries. It is most commonly linked with property insurance…
E-democracy – the use of Information and Technology in Political and Governance
Political Science

E-democracy – the use of Information and Technology in Political and Governance

E-democracy is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in political and governance processes. It is also known as digital democracy or Internet democracy.…
Every Year, Billions of Microplastics Might be Dumped into the Ocean by Maritime Rope
Geography

Every Year, Billions of Microplastics Might be Dumped into the Ocean by Maritime Rope

According to a new study, the pulling of rope on marine boats might result in billions of microplastic pieces entering the water every year. The…
In a Real-world Setting, Quantum Networking has reached a new level
Physics

In a Real-world Setting, Quantum Networking has reached a new level

A team from the United States Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Stanford University, and Purdue University created and demonstrated a novel, fully functional…
Robotic farming firm Iron-Ox rises $53M
Technology

Robotic farming firm Iron-Ox rises $53M

Iron Ox, an autonomous agricultural firm situated in the Bay Area, received a $53 million funding round this week. Breakthrough Energy Venture led the Series…
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