Space science
Water can exist just below the surface of Mars
One study suggests that groundwater bags may be only a few dozen meters from the surface of Mars, adding to the hope of a successful conquest of the red planet.
Sediment
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Space science
Mud flowing on Mars is not like Earth?
The new US space agency (NASA) has revealed that the form of water flowing on Mars is likely not the same as on Earth, but only the flow of mud.
Space science
Mars' southernmost ice region is very deep and wide
Recent measurements of Mars's southern polar region indicate that this region contains a large amount of frozen water. The amount of freezing water that this area contai…
Space science
There is no sea on Mars
The discovery of sediment deposits in the Meridiani Planum area on Mars by Opportunity robot has long been seen as indisputable evidence of the presence of oceans and la…
Space science
No ice on the Moon crater!
The plan to use water found on the Moon to build a new 'settlements' for extraterrestrial humans of scientists had to be temporarily put aside after new high-resolution…
Biology
Bacteria sleep 100 million years in the Arctic Ocean
The thermophilic bacteria on the ocean floor of the Arctic Ocean may have slept for 100 million years to wait for
Biology
Bacteria of seabed sediments can
Bacteria in the seabed sediments can take advantage of metallic minerals in sediments, form the nano-grid and generate electricity.
Biology
Bacteria use iron and manganese oxide to
In addition to sulfate, iron and manganese compounds can play an important role in converting methane to carbon dioxide and ultimately carbonate in Earth's oceans, accor…
Animal world
New discovery about the existence of Antarctic penguins
According to a recent study by Chinese scientists, penguins have appeared in Antarctica since 14,600 years ago, 6,000 years earlier than the previous hypothesis.
Scientific application
Japan is about to exploit gas from
Japan seeks to extract gas from the sediment of methane hydrate beneath the seabed, also known as ice flames. This trial will be conducted in southwestern Tokyo, between…
Scientific application
Sediment - chronic disease of the engine
Machine death, weak operation, difficulty starting up, consuming a lot of fuel are problems caused by soot sticking in the engine. Washing this residue will help your en…
Environment
Greenland ice is constantly melting
According to research published in Science Advances magazine, scientists show that ice flowing through sediments beneath the water is actually faster than rock layers on…
Environment
Volcanic eruption helps dinosaurs dominate the Earth
The high concentration of sedimentary mercury reinforces the rising dinosaur hypothesis that dominates the Earth after a series of volcanic events erupted 200 million ye…
Environment
Huge pool of sediments beneath the world's most mysterious continent
The PolarGAP project by European scientists has revealed new information about terrain and gravity in Antarctica, the world's coldest and most mysterious continent.