Hydrogen powered ships! Developers across the world are for the first time testing the use of hydrogen to power ships as the maritime industry races to find technologies to cut emissions and confidence grows the fuel is safe to use commercially. For more, check out this Reuters story.
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‘Mini-lungs’ grown in a lab let scientists watch Covid-19 infect cells
A new way to study COVID has been developed. Tiny artificial lungs grown in a lab from adult stem cells have allowed scientists to watch how coronavirus infects the lungs in a new ‘major breakthrough’. Researchers from Duke University and Cambridge University produced artificial lungs in two independent and separate studies to examine the spread…
Cut the cord for $10 monthly, but what’s the catch?
T-Mobile said it had a cutting-the-cord package set to debut Sunday for $10 a month, but there are caveats. If you like channels like AMC, Hallmark, MTV and Nickelodeon, you’ll love T-Mobile’s “Vibe” offering, because that’s all it costs – one Alexander Hamilton. But if you want DVR, that will cost you an extra $5…
These boulders seemed to move on their own—until one scientist figured them out
The phenomenon of slithering stones has finally been solved. Since the late 1940s, they’ve been investigating how boulders scattered across the land—some as big as compact fridges—seemingly move thousands of feet on their own. Theories abounded, from the reasonable to the absurd, but no one had ever seen the rocks in action. Death Valley, as…
‘Weird’ Molecule Detected on Titan Has Never Been Found in Any Atmosphere
An extremely rare molecule not found anywhere outside a laboratory has been discovered on Titan. Titan, the already pretty weird moon of Saturn, just got a little bit weirder. Astronomers have detected cyclopropenylidene (C3H2) in its atmosphere – an extremely rare carbon-based molecule that’s so reactive, it can only exist on Earth in laboratory conditions….
The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle may finally be solved
Interesting idea… A fascinating theory has been proposed by meteorologists claiming that the reason for the mysteries pervading the Bermuda Triangle area are unusual hexagonal clouds creating 170 mph air bombs full of wind. These air pockets cause all the mischief, sinking ships and downing planes. For more, check out this Big Think story.
First photo of a black hole supports Einstein’s theory of relativity
Scientists finally have a photo of a black hole. The first image of a black hole, captured in 2019, has revealed more support for Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. The new finding has suggested his theory is now 500 times harder to beat. For more. check out this CNN story.
Cryo–electron microscopy breaks the atomic resolution barrier at last
It’s amazing to think that they can pinpoint an individual atom. If you want to map the tiniest parts of a protein, you only have a few options: You can coax millions of individual protein molecules to align into crystals and analyze them using x-ray crystallography. Or you can flash-freeze copies of the protein and…
Hummer, yes, Hummer, has a new electric vehicle
Will wonders never cease…Hummer has gone electric. General Motors revealed its first all-electric pickup Tuesday – the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. It will be powered by GM’s proprietary Ultium batteries and Ultium Drive, GM’s proprietary EV drive units and have off-road capability. Consumers can place reservations for Edition 1 trim now. But be…
Nokia Invents System that Detects Fevers, Mask Use
But can it determine if the mask is worn correctly? Technology company Nokia has invented a detection device that’s designed to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The automated system uses a thermal camera to detect whether a person has a higher-than-normal body temperature. It can also decipher whether the person monitored is wearing a…