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Looking Back to the Beginning of Our Universe
The Big Bang theory states that the universe we know today emerged from extremely hot temperatures that began approximately 13 billion years ago. However, there is one important question still trying to be answered today. How was The Big Bang randomly started from nothing? Nobel laureate John C. Mather took on the Big Bang in…
Read MoreAdvancements in Microscope Calibration could Provide a Better Look at Viruses
Microscopes reveal many things in the world of science, such as organisms and cells, giving us an up close and personal look at tiny lifeforms. Using new techniques, the accuracy of microscopes could be enhanced to view the cell makeup of a sneeze by studying the volume of micro droplets. This is done by methodically tinkering…
Read MoreJames Webb Telescope Launch is Successful
The James Webb space telescope successfully launched into the vastness of space Christmas day this year. This journey was long in the making, beginning back in 1996 when the telescope was first conceived by NASA. The shuttle transporting Webb took off at 12:20am UTC in French Ghana and the telescope is now on its way…
Read MoreMedical Innovation with Synthetic Hydrogel
A group of scientists, engineers, and physicists at McGill University hope to improve therecovery period from various surgeries with the use of a synthetic hydrogel biomaterial. The hydrogelcan theoretically repair muscles including heart tissue and vocal cords. The challenge was to makebiomaterial strong enough to be protective, while being able to withstand the body’s everydaymovements.…
Read MoreFlexible Telescope Lenses Could Enhance Scientists’ Ability to Survey the Stars
Long before civilizations developed, humanity has been fascinated by the stars, and the technological advancements developed over time have given us tools to learn more about the universe beyond our atmosphere. Arguably the most recognizable piece of equipment humans created is the telescope, but as we continue to evolve in our search for knowledge so must the tools we use.…
Read MoreComfortable Biosensor Fabric could be the Future of Wearable Diagnostics
When someone pictures biosensors, they usually name the obvious ones, heart monitors, fitness equipment, blood glucose sensors. However, as technology has evolved so has the use of biosensors. A team at the University of Utah’s College of engineering has created a wearable biosensor fabric that can be built into clothing. While innovations like this have been…
Read MoreCuriosity Rover Discovers Organic Molecules on Mars
The Mars Perseverance Rover has made great progress in exploring the mysterious red planet since its launch on July 30, 2020. The full audio recordings Perseverance collected while traversing the Martian surface, as well as the rustling of the planet’s solar winds had scientists and astronomy enthusiasts excited. The mission’s goal began last year by drilling for Martian rock samples in the Jezero…
Read MoreResearch into Boron Nanosheets leads to an Electrifying Discovery
Amorphous boron is a nonmetallic element that is often used in rockets as a fuel source and for certain pyrotechnic flares that produce a green tinted flame. It is rarely found in pure form with compounds such as boric acid, sodium borate aka. borax, and boric oxide. Common uses for boron over the years have been…
Read MoreSpectrometer Analysis of Exoplanets Revolutionizes Extraterrestrial Study
NASA has explored planets a variety of ways in the past, from rockets to astronauts to satellites and probes. Now, they have a new tool to aid in their passion for discovery, an instrument called NEID, a massive spectrometer that will do deep dive studies of exoplanets in and around our solar system. Exoplanets are planets that orbit around other existing stars, and over the summer, the new instrument brought…
Read MoreResearch into New Forms of Energy Storage Have Proven Successful
Recently a new thermal energy source has been under research in hopes of creating a new battery able to operate under extreme temperature conditions. Scientists have been experimenting with metal hydrides, a high-energy material, to form the basis of the battery. Metal hydrides are a material class that contain metal that are able to be bonded with hydrogen. They are classified by…
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