Physical sciences
DoD eyes waiver to resume F-35 deliveries halted over Chinese alloy
The magnet was recently discovered to have been made with a cobalt and samarium alloy that came from China
Paper cups behind many diseases, warns expert
Disposable paper cups may cause many diseases due to the heavy metal they release into the hot drink as soon as they come into contact, an expert has said.
"Heavy metals released into the drink cause anemia, hormonal and reproductive disorders, and cardiovascular diseases," said professor Mine Kuçur, a medical biochemistry specialist.
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Quantum batteries: Strange technology that could provide instant power
By leveraging a bizarre property of quantum mechanics called entanglement, quantum batteries could theoretically recharge in a flash
Dense construction increases temperatures, warn experts
Dense construction and lack of green spaces in cities are behind the torrid heats which still lasts in most parts of the country, some experts have said, urging to build more environmentally friendly buildings.
The mysterious monster marbles of Champ Island (photos)
And it is not the only part of the world where such spheres have been found…
Maybe the Universe thinks: Hear me out
The universe might think, the Big Bang might repeat, and copies of you might live in parallel worlds…
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NASA’s Webb catches Tarantula Nebula
A stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula has been captured in crisp detail by NASA's Webb telescope, revealing hitherto unseen features that deepen scientific understanding, the agency said on Sept. 6.
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Earthquake in Boeotia registers 3.9 Richter – Felt in Athens
An earthquake occurred a while ago, which was also felt in Attica.
According to the first information from the Geodynamic Institute, it was 3.9 degrees on the Richter scale and the epicenter is located near Thebes.
What worries scientists
Potentially alive 830-million-year-old organisms found trapped in ancient rock
These life forms were essentially frozen in time when the salt crystals formed eons ago
Europe plan for floating gas terminals raises climate fears
As winter nears, European nations, desperate to replace the natural gas they once bought from Russia, have embraced a short-term fix: A series of roughly 20 floating terminals that would receive liquefied natural gas from other countries and convert it into heating fuel.