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Hard as a diamond? Scientists predict new forms of superhard carbon
Superhard materials can slice, drill and polish other objects. They also hold potential for creating scratch-resistant coatings that could help keep expensive equipment safe from damage. Now, science is opening the door to the development of new materials with these seductive qualities. Researchers have used computational techniques to identify 43 previously unknown forms of carbon
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September 16, 2019
Chameleon inspires ‘smart skin’ that changes color in the sun
A chameleon can alter the color of its skin so it either blends into the background to hide or stands out to defend its territory and attract a mate. The chameleon makes this trick look easy, using photonic crystals in its skin. Scientists, however, have struggled to make a photonic crystal “smart skin” that changes
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September 16, 2019
‘Ringing’ Black Hole Validates Einstein’s General Relativity 10 Years Ahead Of Schedule
For the first time, astrophysicists have heard a black hole ringing like a bell. By reanalyzing the first black hole merger ever detected, the astrophysicists measured the gravitational wave ‘tones’ emitted following the event. The breakthrough comes 10 years earlier than expected and confirms that the properties of black holes are just as Einstein predicted
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September 16, 2019
Low-Cost Device Generates Electricity Using Natural Cooling Phenomenon
When frost forms on the ground overnight even when temperatures are well above freezing, or water droplets appear on car windshields even on a clear night, the cause is often a phenomenon called radiative sky cooling. In a paper published in the journal Joule, researchers led by a UCLA materials scientist report that they have leveraged
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September 16, 2019
Identifying The Epigenetic Fingerprints Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction
With an unparalleled collection of rare biological samples and expertise in profiling RNA sequences, Duke University physicians and engineers are playing a vital role in a major U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiative to rapidly screen individuals for exposure to materials associated with weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The $38.8-million project, led by
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September 16, 2019
Air-quality news potpourri: A 2019 grab bag of anything and everything air-quality-news related
I don’t know why, but in 2019 it seems like there are more earth-moving air-quality-news-related items than usual. And, the year isn’t even over yet. The American Lung Association in April issued its latest findings of the quality of America’s air in its 20th annual “State of the Air” report as well as in a corresponding press
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September 16, 2019
Antibiotic Resistance Surges In Dolphins, Mirroring Humans
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges in the world today since many common bacterial infections are developing resistance to the drugs once used to treat them, and new antibiotics aren’t being developed fast enough to combat the problem. Once primarily confined to health care settings, these resistant strains of bacteria are
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September 16, 2019
One day in Stockholm Sweden, Cruise Itinerary
Stockholm is hands down one of my favourite cities and it was awesome to head back there recently on my Princess Cruise and spend a day exploring it again. If you are planning a longer visit then also check out my weekend in Stockholm without breaking the bank post, or to see what you can explore in one day
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June 4, 2019
Reasons to visit Serbia: Things to do in Belgrade
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia is a city I always had on my agenda but kept putting off. When Wizz Air ran their BOGOF seat sale earlier this year though, I booked the tickets in a heartbeat. Thinking of heading to the Serbian capital? Here is all the persuasion you need to get exploring the White City. Don’t
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June 4, 2019
San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?
For such a minuscule country, San Marino provides a fascinating collection of unique facts, outstanding views and an impressive history.  Given its size though, many people opt to take just a day trip to San Marino from one of it’s neighbouring Italian cities and not spend a night or more getting to know it. As the
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June 4, 2019
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