2 billion years ago, occurred a nuclear fission in the Oklo uranium deposit, current Gabon, Central Africa. It’s the only natural nuclear reactor discovered so far.
Explanation for “spiders” on Mars
Finally was found an explanation for the dark spots on Mars’ south pole, known as “spiders”.
Wind power generator kites
In high altitudes, the wind speed is higher. Generator kites prototypes have been built for using the energy of high winds.
New atomic clocks will redefine the second
Three different atomic clocks made an ultraprecise comparison measure, within a quadrillionth of 1%, an advance in the new definition of a second.
What is Raman spectroscopy?
Today’s subject is Raman spectroscopy. A very used technique in physics, chemistry, and biology to analyze materials’ molecular structure.
Recreated the Antikythera mechanism
The Antikythera mechanism was built more than 2000 years ago, considered the first analog computer, was recreated by researchers of UCL.
High energy antimatter particle in Antarctica
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, in Antarctica, detected an antimatter particle with highest energy ever registered. This event was predicted in 1960.
The core of Earth’s inner core
Research from Australian National University confirmed the existence of a core inside Earth’s inner core.
Exoskeletons: origin, types and applications
Exoskeletons are wearable robots that can increase a person’s physical capabilities and protection. This technology only existed in science fiction.
Amazonia-1: the Brazilian observation satellite
The Amazonia-1 is the first Earth observation satellite totally developed in Brazil. Its mission is to detect and monitor deforestation in the Amazon.