Science News

• Geoscientists shed a light on life's evolution 800 million years ago March 22, 2023
  Is nitrate responsible for algae, flowers, and even your neighbors? A team of geoscientists have unearthed evidence that may indicate yes.
• Ludwig van Beethoven's genome sheds light on chronic health problems and cause of death March 22, 2023
  In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady -- his progressive hearing loss -- to the world upon his death so that 'as far as possible at least the world will be reconciled to me after my death.' Now, more than two centuries later, a […]
• New water treatment zaps 'forever chemicals' for good March 22, 2023
  Engineers have developed a new water treatment that removes 'forever chemicals' from drinking water safely, efficiently -- and for good.
• Surprisingly simple explanation for the alien comet 'Oumuamua's weird orbit March 22, 2023
  When the first interstellar comet ever seen in our solar system was discovered in 2017, one characteristic -- an unexplained acceleration away from the sun -- sparked wild speculation, including that it was an alien spacecraft. An astrochemist found a simpler explanation and tested it with an astronomer: in interstellar space, cosmic rays converted water […]
• New invention: The oxygen-ion battery March 22, 2023
  An oxygen-ion-battery has been invented, based on ceramic materials. If it degrades, it can be regenerated, therefore it potentially has an extremely long lifespan. Also, it does not require any rare elements and it is incombustible. For large energy storage systems, this could be an optimal solution.