The physical scientists will no doubt amazingly discover it, nevertheless there are many people worldwide who genuinely believe that the Planet is flat. Rachel Brazil finds out why such viewpoints are significantly held and how the physical vicinity should remain the ideal response. Sometime in 2017, American rap artist B.o.B (real name Bobby Ray Simmons...
Recent rapid advancements in autonomous car technology have changed global transportation infrastructure and consumer behavior. As the number of autonomous cars increases across the globe, a rise in shared self-governing mobility on demand (AMoD) services is likely to follow. The issue of whether AMoD would coexist with or pose a threat to the public...
After more than three decades of simmering debate in specialized physics groups and cutting-edge research communities, the debate over cold fusion (also known as low-energy nuclear reactions or LENRs) refuses to die. From another present, ardent supporters have lacked the consistent, reproducible findings and theoretical basis that general acceptance requires. On the other hand,...
The Venus’s-flower-basket is a sea sponge found at depths of 100 to 1,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines. A new study shows how the creature’s porous, glassy skeleton alters the flow of seawater. Simulations reveal that this deep-sea glass sponge's skeleton is more than simply pretty A Venus's flower basket is not all...
Fragment Zoo Physical scientists thought there were only three basic elements for most of the first half of the twentieth century: the known proton, neutron, and electron. Nonetheless, by the mid-1960s, that image had shifted. Improvements to particle accelerators and detector technology set the stage for the discovery of a seemingly infinite number of new...
Particles of the Standard Model of particle physics. Credit: Daniel Dominguez/CERN The theories and findings of countless physicists since the 1930s led to an excellent insight into the basic structure of matter. They found that there are a few basic building blocks known as fundamental particles that compose everything in the universe, ruled by four...
Blood vessels in mouse kidneys were covered with a unique polymer, which aided in preventing the recipient mouse's body immune system from rejecting the new kidneys after a transplant. Credit: Dr. Erika Siren Scientists have recently found a route to decrease organ rejection after a transplant by utilizing a unique polymer to cover blood vessels...
When physicians give medical advice, do we listen or disregard it? Typically a visit to our family doctor or internist places us in anticipation of obtaining some advice regarding improving our well-being. In the world of general medicine, the advice is usually to consume much healthier foods, shed some weight, and work out more. After...
New research shows a moral predisposition favoring beautiful people and things. Consider a room filled with a diverse array of animals and goods, such as baboons, butterflies, Botticelli paintings, and more. How should you choose what to keep from the menagerie and masterpieces if a disaster struck, forcing a quick departure of the accommodation? Philosophical statements...
Rice University graduate student Lauren Taylor shows a shirt with carbon nanotube thread that provides constant monitoring of the wearer’s heart. Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Rice's flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothes collect precise EKG, heart rate. There is no demand to wear awkward smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfortable...
