AstronomyHD 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…
GeographyOcean 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…
ChemistryCyclic 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…
ChemistryStrontium 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…
PhysicsUsing 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…
GeographyOcean 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…
EnvironmentWhat 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,…
FinanceProbable 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…
Political ScienceE-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.…
GeographyEvery 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…
PhysicsIn 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…
TechnologyRobotic 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…