Technology that can turn salty seawater into brackish water into safe, clean drinking water has the potential to transform millions of lives around the world, which is why so many scientists are working on projects to do just that. Now, a new innovation developed by scientists in Australia could be …
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Astronomers have detected a dazzling flash of ultraviolet light from an exploding white dwarf for the second time, and could give researchers important clues as to what stimulates the disappearance of these ancient worn-out stars. The researchers noticed this unusual supernova, called SN2019yvq, last December, just one day after the …
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Researchers have developed a new material that is extremely resistant to cutting tools. The material, called Proteus, is a combination of ceramic and aluminum spheres. Proteus is durable against cutting wheels, bits and even water jets. Safes, locks, and other items designed to provide security and theft protection are generally …
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Not surprisingly, scientists have struggled to find an artificial substitute for natural knee cartilage – it’s a surprising biological substance that combines the properties of a soft cushion and a tough barrier to prevent our busy leg joints from being damaged. But it looks like we’ve made a long-awaited breakthrough: …
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Scientists are still not completely sure how the Moon formed, although many hypotheses have been discussed. Now, new findings about metal deposits in lunar craters could mean that we need to rethink those hypotheses again. In summary, the findings suggest that there are more metals like iron and titanium in …
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