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Meteors can prove water exists on Mars
Small iron-containing meteorites with fists that self-propelled probes found on Mars could help scientists prove that red planets exist.
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Mercury surface formed by volcanic activity and iron deficiency
The role of volcanic activity on Mercury surface formation is much greater than what scientists think. This result was obtained by multi-spectral imaging data collected…
Space science
Eistein is right, neutron stars make space-time twists
Albert Einstein and fiction writers have predicted the space-time twisting phenomenon of neutron stars, the most dense material that can be observed in the universe. And…
Space science
Mantle's Middle Class - Mantle
Mantle is located between the earth and the earth's core, within a depth of 33km - 2,900km, accounting for 83.3% of the Earth's volume. Because it is in the middle, it i…
Biology
Detection of bacteria 'eat' electrons
Researchers have shown that a common bacterium can use natural conductivity to pull electrons from minerals deep in the soil and in sediment while bacteria remain on the…
Biology
Painted with sea berries from insects
Caterpillars, beetle larvae, grasshoppers or stink bugs can become a source of future food with good nutritional value for human health.
Biology
Tattoo for fruit
Fruits sold in supermarkets in Europe are labeled. But, these labels may disappear in the near future when the fruit origin will be determined by using lasers on them.
Biology
Uganda successfully breed carrot-colored bananas
The Star of South Africa on July 13 reported that Ugandan scientists have taken biotechnology a step further when successfully transplanted bananas rich in vitamin A and…
Biology
Those who chew the Titanic wreck
Titanic, one of the largest and most luxurious ships, is also extremely short in maritime history. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocea…
Biology
Giant algae surrounds Antarctica
With a length of up to 200 km, a cluster of algae along the Antarctic coast is so big that artificial satellites can detect it from space.
Biology
Plankton thrives on volcanoes
Plankton are the foundation of the marine food chain, they need sunlight to carry out photosynthesis as well as other nutrients like nitrate, phosphate and iron to feed…
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…
Biology
How do bacteria get iron from humans?
Like humans, bacteria need iron to survive and they must also take iron from their environment. While humans take iron primarily through food, bacteria evolve complex an…
Biology
The process of molecular formation determines protein function
The Virginia Tech team is led by two biochemical graduate students, isolating proteins responsible for the formation of iron-sulfur groups, while observing the necessary…