This story has not only physics in it, but also chemistry and biology as well! Researchers at UC Berkley have developed a kind of tape based on the feet of geckos. This tape looks like the tape we use every day, however, there are plastic microfibers that bond with the surface it is applied to. [...]
Entries from April 1st, 2008
75 pound Eagle Ray Kills Woman in Florida Keys
April 1st, 2008 · 8 Comments · Biology
Over the past week, something very interesting happened. IN the Florida Keys, a woman was killed by a 75 lb. eagle ray. Unlike stingrays, eagle rays are known to jump out of the water to avoid predators and shake off parasites. The woman as well as the eagle ray died on impact. What are some [...]
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“Nanominerals” Influence Earth Systems from Ocean to Atmosphere to Biosphere
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Biology, Chemistry
With the recent findings about nanominerals, scientists now know they have a lot more to learn about these particles called “nanominerals”. These nanominerals affect from the ocean to the atmosphere. They affect the functions of the atmosphere and functions of even phytoplankton. They help with the carbon dioxide cycle in the ocean and by giving [...]
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How Quantum Mechanical States Break Down
April 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara and Microsoft Station Q have found advancements in finding a fundemental problem with quantum meachanic break down. This problem stops there reasearch into a phenominal computer that would be quicker any other computer on earth. Very interesting. Read More-
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Roots- Uncovered
April 1st, 2008 · 4 Comments · Biology
The mystery of how plant roots can bypass obstacles in the soil has been discovered by scientists at John Innes Centre in Norwich, England. They discovered that the minute hairs on the plant roots find out if the way is clear, and will grow that direction if nothing is in the way. The hairs “explore [...]
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Earth Hour
April 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Biology, Physics
Who knew about Earth Hour over the weekend? On Saturday, March 29, everyone around the world was asked to turn off all their lights from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in their time zone. To help promote this hour, Google’s background was dark. Sydney, Australia was the first to turn off their lights. This whole [...]
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