Strange Martian mineral deposit probably from volcanic explosions

[ad_1] New research shows that a strange Martian mineral deposit, here represented in orbit, was probably created by ash falls resulting from ancient volcanic explosions. Credit: NASA / Christopher Kremer / Brown University The ash falls due to old volcanic explosions are the likely source of a strange mineral deposit near the landing site for … Read more

Geologists discover the largest underwater volcano, explain a strange humor heard around the world

[ad_1] A strange seismic event off the African coast led scientists to a major discovery: the discovery of the largest underwater volcanic eruption ever recorded. The eruption could also explain a strange seismic ring recorded in November 2018 off the island of Mayotte, located between Madagascar and Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. The researchers described … Read more

A mysterious meteorite crushes on the roof of a kennel in Costa Rica

[ad_1] On April 23, Rocky was preparing to take a nap in his niche in Costa Rica when a strange meteorite crashed through the roof and punctured the structure. Fortunately, the dog has not suffered any injuries and now scientists are analyzing why this random space rock has made an appearance at this specific place. … Read more

Researchers gain essential knowledge about the increasing efficiency of solar material

[ad_1] The addition of selenium to cadmium telluride solar cells improves their performance. New research explains why. Credit: First Solar The rows of blue solar panels that punctuate landscapes and roofs are usually made from crystalline silicon, the proven semiconductor of almost any electronic device. Over the past decade, researchers at Colorado State University have … Read more

Genetic discovery can improve corn quality and yields

[ad_1] Corn in a field at the Waksman Microbiology Institute in Piscataway, New Jersey Credit: Hugo Dooner / Waksman Institute for Microbiology According to a study by Rutgers, researchers could improve yields and nutritional value of corn after discovering genetic regulators synthesizing starch and protein in widely consumed grain. The research, published in the journal … Read more

? Who will win the new race on the moon? | The flow

[ad_1] Fifty years after the United States elected the first man on the moon, space agencies and private companies around the world are now turning to a new era of lunar exploration. In January, China became the first nation to successfully send a lunar probe to study the dark side of the moon. NASA, the … Read more

Travel in space and your joints

[ad_1] Mouse subject. Credit: Institute of Biomedical Problems, Moscow A new study from the Henry Ford Hospital on mice on board a Russian space flight could pose an intriguing question to tomorrow's astronauts: could traveling in space be bad for your joints? The researchers found early signs of cartilage rupture in mice, suggesting that the … Read more