by Sysadmin | Jun 19, 2017 | Useful Information
Researchers have developed a solar paint that can absorb water vapour and split it to generate hydrogen – the cleanest source of energy. The paint contains a newly developed compound that acts like silica gel, which is used in sachets to absorb moisture and...
by Sysadmin | Jun 12, 2017 | Useful Information
A University of Oklahoma post-doctoral astrophysics researcher, Billy Quarles, has identified the possible compositions of the seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Using thousands of numerical simulations to identify the planets stable for millions of years,...
by Sysadmin | May 30, 2017 | Useful Information
In 1821, a fire hose of cotton web lined with rubber was patented by James Boyd of Boston, Mass. He invented it to replace riveted leather hose. Leather hose had many drawbacks, including drying out, cracking and bursting from excessive pressure. The introduction of...
by Sysadmin | May 22, 2017 | Useful Information
Have you ever thought about what makes up your body? Only 20 amino acids! Take a look at the graphic below, to discover the structure of each of these, plus information on the notation used to represent them. Source: Compound Interest. Click to enlarge. Amino acids...
by Sysadmin | May 16, 2017 | Chemistry, Useful Information
Because of testing inefficiencies, maintenance inadequacies and other factors, cars, trucks and buses worldwide emit 4.6 million tons more harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) than standards allow, according to a new study co-authored by University of Colorado Boulder...
by Sysadmin | May 9, 2017 | Useful Information
In 1936, the Hindenburg Zeppelin arrived at Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, from Germany marking the beginning of a regular transatlantic passenger service. The flight, carrying 51 passengers and 56 crew, took 61 hours. Hindenburg at Lakehurst, by U.S. Department of the...
