The study takes advantage of a quirk of hydrothermal chemistry to suggest that the surface of Earth was likely covered by a global ocean 3.2 billion years ago.
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The world faces an air pollution pandemic
Researchers say people’s lives are shortened by an average of nearly three years from different sources of air pollution
Tying up molecules as easily as you tie up your laces
UNIGE researchers have succeeded in tying molecules together, thereby modifying their intrinsic mechanical properties
On the implications of overlooking measurement effects in memristors
The importance of understanding the experimental process is ubiquitous in research. And while we have a huge range of techniques at our disposal, we should be aware of and properly consider their limitations, so that we may present reliable methods and conclusions to...
Scientists develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc flow batteries
Researchers develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc-based flow batteries.
Wearable electronic contact lenses as non-invasive brain sensors
Smart contact lenses could revolutionize the way in which we monitor brain activity and diagnose neurological diseases.
Old carbon reservoirs unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release
Data shows we don’t need to be as concerned about large methane releases from large carbon reservoirs in response to future warming; we should be more concerned about methane released from human activities.
Communicating science can benefit from scientists “being human”
MU researchers determine a scientist’s perceived authenticity can inform trust and credibility with their audience.
Scientists unlock low-cost material from solar cells to manipulate light for industry
Perovskites have been discovered to be a cheap alternative for Faraday rotators.
Memristors to construct human-like memory
How do we reproduce the memory and processing capabilities of the human brain?