Scientists have discovered the maximum human age
Research conducted in The Netherlands has found that the maximum ceiling life span for a female is 115.7 years. For men, it is slightly lower at 114.1 years but even so, that’s a long time. For more, check out this Indy 100 story.
Here’s Why Electric Car Range Won’t be a Problem Soon
Range is one of the biggest drawbacks of EV’s. Keiji Kaita, president of Toyota’s research and development center for carbon neutrality, revealed that the company has made progress in developing a solid-state battery with a range of up to 745 miles (1,199 kilometers) and a rapid 10-minute charging time. This breakthrough has the potential to…
Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 375 years
Geoscientists discovered a continent that had been hiding in plain sight for almost 375 years. According to TN News, Zealandia is 1.89 million square miles in size. It was part of a supercontinent called Gondwana, which included most of Western Antarctica and Eastern Australia, over 500 million years ago. For more, check out this Indy…
Scientists reverse aging in mice by decades
Experts have successfully reversed brain aging in mice by years, if not decades. In a remarkable convergence, scientists have discovered that the same blood factor is responsible for the cognitive enhancement that is associated with exercise, young blood transfusion, and the longevity hormone klotho. For more, check out this Earth/MSN story.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket Tears a Hole in the Ionosphere Again
Another day, another story involving Elon Musk. The launch of a SpaceX rocket has punched a hole in the planet’s ionosphere, leaving a red aurora-like glow in the night sky above California. For more, check out this Newsweek/MSN story.
Lightning strike produces new material on Earth for first time
A lightning strike has produced a brand new phosphorus mineral. The bolt created a chemical reaction in a rock, leading to what could be a member of a new mineral group, somewhere between space minerals and minerals found on Earth. For more, check out this Talker story.
New, Unexpected Way That Cancer Cells Spread
Scientists have discoverd a new, unexpected way that Cancer cells spread. A team led by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC) in the US found that cancer cells can hijack GRP78, using the protein to spread further in the body and resist treatment. This appears to happen because the…
“Smart” Stem Cells Made From Human Fat Could Have The Power To Heal
It may be from animal trials, but results are encouraging. Relatively recent studies have unveiled a novel type of smart stem cell, the Induced Multipotent Stem Cell (iMS), marking a significant leap in regenerative medicine. As a result of research led by UNSW Sydney, these cells, derived from readily accessible human fat cells, have demonstrated…
Double-sided ‘bifacial’ solar panels could revolutionize our power grid
Getting power on the backside? Bifacial solar panels make the most sense when it comes to harnessing sunlight to produce pollution-free energy. The average solar panel relies on energy that comes directly from the sun. But today, another kind of solar panel can actually capture that same energy from sunlight that bounces off the ground,…
Company pioneers sulfur-based battery that could replace lithium-ion cells
And it is all thanks to nanotechnology. Lithium-ion batteries power much of our digital world, but the energy doesn’t come without environmental impact and risk. Experts at Australia-based Li-S Energy said they have an innovative battery in the works that replaces lithium ions with lithium-sulfur. The result is a power pack that the company has…