Geographic MineralsHectorite – a Geographic Mineral Hectorite is a trioctahedral, magnesium-based smectite clay. It is a rare soft, greasy, white clay mineral with a chemical formula of Na0.3(Mg, Li)3Si4O10(OH)2. It contains…
PhysicsFlexible Supercapacitators – a Flexible Smart Energy Storage Device With the growing demand for flexible wearable electronics, researchers have looked into flexible energy storage devices such as flexible supercapacitors, which are lightweight, safe, and…
ChemistryIcing Conditions – In Aviation Ice will form on an aircraft if liquid water hits a part of the airframe which has a temperature below freezing. In aviation, icing conditions…
AstronomyAstronomers discover Jet Material Ejected by Massive Protostars and Mess-massive Protostars Astronomers studying high-speed matter jets emitted by giant young stars that are still forming discover a significant difference between those jets and those emitted by…
Plants and AnimalsDig Accidentally Cracks Ancient Chicken Egg Preserved in Toilet Contents for 1,000 Years Finding an ancient pattern must not feel like anyone else, but managing them is a very different matter. Paleontologists working in the field are undoubtedly…
Plants and AnimalsCretaceous Snail Fossilized in Amber Right after giving Birth A snail living alongside dinosaurs has been found, imprisoned in amber for 99 million years, providing us with an unprecedented account of this ancient mollusk…
BiologyNorepinephrine (Structure, Functions) Norepinephrine (NE), also known as noradrenaline (NA) or noradrenalin, is a catecholamine hormone found in the sympathetic nervous system that acts as a neurotransmitter. It…
OtherCamouflage-Busting Technique Allows People to Instantly Spot Hidden Targets Camouflage is one of the most hidden discoveries in the natural world, surpassing both predators and prey. Surprisingly, people have also found a way to…
TechnologySolar Panels within Shortest Distance look Contagious but Socio-economically Beneficial Rooftop solar is rapidly expanding in the United States, with some estimates claiming that a new system is installed every four minutes. There are numerous…
AccountingAccounts Payable Turnover Ratio The accounts payables turnover ratio, also known as the creditor’s turnover ratio, is a short-term liquidity metric that quantifies how quickly a company pays off its…
AccountingAccounts Receivable Turnover Ratio The debtor’s turnover ratio, also known as the accounts receivable turnover ratio, is an accounting metric that assesses a company’s ability to offer credit and…
Astronomy70 Ophiuchi – a Binary Star System Located 16.6 Light-years Away from Earth 70 Ophiuchi system is a conjectured planetary system orbiting both stars of the binary system. It is a binary star system located 16.6 light-years away…