NASA’s planet-hunting revamped Kepler mission has found more than 100 confirmed planets orbiting other stars. According to the report, many newly-found planets are in multi-planet systems and orbit stars that are brighter and hotter than the stars in the original Kepler field. It has also found a system with three planets that are bigger than Earth, spotted a planet in the … [Read more...] about More than 100 Alien Planets Found – NASA
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Nanoparticle may Stop Tumour Growth
Using nanoparticles of the main ingredient in common antacid tablets can help prevent a cancerous tumour from growing, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher. The scientists used novel methods to create nanoparticles from calcium carbonate that were injected intravenously into a mouse model to treat solid tumours. The compound changed the pH of the tumour … [Read more...] about Nanoparticle may Stop Tumour Growth
Now, rechargeable paper that can store energy
Researchers in Sweden have developed power paper — a new material consisting of nano-cellulose and a conductive polymer with an outstanding ability to store energy. Each sheet is 15 cm in diameter and a few tenths of a mm thick and can store energy similar to the super-capacitors currently on the market. The structural foundation of the material is nano-cellulose or … [Read more...] about Now, rechargeable paper that can store energy
New Source of Methane in Arctic Discovered
Researchers have found a new source of methane for gas hydrates — ice-like substances in sediment that trap methane in the crystal structure of frozen water — in the Arctic Ocean. … [Read more...] about New Source of Methane in Arctic Discovered
Unravelling the ‘Blood Rain’ Mystery
A recent study by Indian and Austrian scientists has led to the discovery of the cause of the ‘Blood Rain’ phenomenon to be dispersal of spores of micro algae. Since 1896, reports have been coming in of sporadic instances of red colored rain over parts of Kerala and Sri Lanka. The rain colors red even laundry left in the open to dry and reminds one of human blood. Many … [Read more...] about Unravelling the ‘Blood Rain’ Mystery