Scientists are constantly in the look for new materials that can help develop or improve further technologies related to renewable and alternative energy sources. This […]
Tag Archives: Physics
What Are Gravitational Waves: Simplified Explainer
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory or LIGO finally detected gravitational waves in September 2015. Results of further analyses further confirmed the existence of this elusive […]
Sapphire Glass: Advantages and Disadvantages
Sapphire glass is an application of synthetic sapphire generally produced by subjecting aluminum oxide powder under extreme heat and pressure. Further heat treatment removes internal […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Fusion Power
The growing demand for energy in developed and developing countries and the threats of the ongoing climate emergency have motivated researchers, policymakers, and the public […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Titanium
Titanium is not as abundant as iron or aluminum. It is also not considered a precious metal, unlike gold and silver. However, because of its […]
The Great Oxidation Event: Causes and Effects
Earth experienced a rise of oxygen levels in its shallow oceans and in the atmosphere during the Paleoproterozoic Era or about 2.5 billion years ago. […]
Origin of Oxygen on Earth: Theories
The oxygen that humans and other aerobic organisms breathe comes from different natural processes with living organisms at their center. About 70 percent of the […]
Basics of Superconductors: Properties, Types, and Applications
Superconductors are different from electrical conductors like copper and silver. These materials allow the flow of charge in one or more directions like metals and […]
Facts About LK-99: What To Know
A team of researchers from South Korea published in July 2023 two papers on the preprint server arXiv.org that presented what was supposed to be […]
Room-Temperature Superconductor Explained
A superconductor is a material that exhibits superconductivity. It loses all electrical resistance and expels magnetic flux fields when cooled down to a certain temperature […]