WEIRD SCIENCE
Michael Irving – A new hybrid device could use artificial photosynthesis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, and capture some of the excess energy as electricity. (Credit: Sashkin7/Depositphotos). One of the main methods of producing hydrogen for fuel cells is to …
David Szondy – Sandia National Laboratories researcher Leonard Martínez connects a high-voltage-insulating line that circulates oil between a coaxial transmission line (white tube on the left) and the blue oil-filled transmission horn. of the EMES machine. (Credit: Sandia National Laboratories/Randy Montoya). Electromagnetic …
By Rich Haridy – Based on a new study, researchers are aiming to reclassify Alzheimer’s disease into a set of six biologically different conditions. (Credit: ADragan/Depositphotos). A large team of researchers has developed a new way to classify patients with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting we …
MIT’s cyborg plant can drive itself into the light By Michael Irving – – MIT Media Lab has created Elowan, a cyborg plant that can drive itself towards light sources. (Credit: Harpreet Sareen). They may seem pretty boring and simple from our …
The quick test would be a breakthrough in cancer treatment. By Paul Ratner – Australian researchers find 3D nanostructures that are unique to cancer cells. These markers can be identified using technology that may be available on cell phones. Human clinical trials are …
Michael Irving – – A new theory suggests that the universe is filled with a dark fluid that has negative mass, which could explain both dark matter and dark energy. (Credit: clearviewstock/Depositphotos). The Standard Model of particle physics is currently our best …
Loz Blain – Electriq-Global, an Israeli-Australian company, claims it’s invented a new fuel that combines the best aspects of gasoline, hydrogen and batteries into a cheap, green and recyclable liqui. (Credit: tomwang/Depositphotos). Israeli-Australian company Electriq Global’s new technology stabilizes hydrogen in a …
Is Alzheimer’s triggered by too much sugar? We have long known that consuming too much sugar is related to obesity and diabetes. A new UK study has found a molecular “tipping point,” where a crucial enzyme related to insulin regulation is damaged by excess glucose. …
A trio of scientists from Harvard hopes to do this in 2019. By Robby Berman – Scientists hope to launch the world’s first solar geoengineering project next year. The project involves spraying calcium carbonate into the stratosphere. The team hopes to get people …
Michael Irving – According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization, 2018 was one of the hottest years on record. (Credit: kamchatka/Depositphotos). Another day, another dire report on the planet’s future. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a provisional Statement …
