chemistry
Water ice found on the surface of comet 67P
Posted in Science on 19th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
For the first time, scientists have spotted large patches of water ice on the surface of a comet, thanks to instruments aboard the European Space Agency's Rosetta orbiter.
New Polymer Could Purify Water In Seconds
Posted in Featured, Science on 27th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have developed a new reusable polymer that can remove pollutants from water within seconds, just like air fresheners trap invisible air pollutants.
New type of moon rock discovered by Chinese lunar lander
Posted in Science on 22nd Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
The Yutu rover, part of the Change-3 unmanned lunar mission, has identified a type of basalt unlike anything collected by previous Soviet or US missions.
Salt-Infused Tarmac Could Keep Roads Ice-Free
Posted in Science on 20th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
What if roads already had salt built right into them? Theyd be able to prevent slick conditions from occurring, well before the risk of an accident.
Life exploded on Earth after the slow rise of oxygen
Posted in Science on 19th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
It took 100 million years for oxygen in the oceans and atmosphere to increase to the level that allowed the explosion of animal life on Earth 600 million years ago.