Today’s subject is Raman spectroscopy. A very used technique in physics, chemistry, and biology to analyze materials’ molecular structure.
Category: Biology
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.
Carbon-14 for dating (Part 2)
In this part, are explained the methods to measure the quantity of carbon-14 in organic material, allowing to determine a fossil’s age.
Carbon 14 for dating (Part 1)
This post’s subject is carbon 14. A radioactive isotope which allows determining the age of an artifact or living being from thousand of years ago.
Organic membranes for water desalinization
High-efficiency polyamide membranes can be used in water desalinization, thanks to the homogenous internal structure.
Locust swarm: How is it formed?
A locust swarm destroys crops and pastures it finds along the way, causing economic loss. Moreover, can travel for long distances.
Corals in Greenland coast
A garden of soft corals and sponges was discovered on the west coast of Greenland.
How a pulmonary ventilator for COVID-19 works?
This post’s subject is the operation of pulmonary ventilator or respirator, for treating pacientes with COVID-19 or Corona virus.
How the biodigester works?
I received doubt messages about biodigester. It is a way to generate energy from biomass, whose operation is this post`s subject.
Scientists created cyborgs jellyfishes
Scientists created cyborgs jellyfishes, placing microelectronic prosthesis which control swim speed of these animals.