Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the next generation of nuclear reactors. For the first time, researchers have documented the unique chemical behavior and structure of high-temperature liquid uranium trichloride (UCl3) salt. Unlike most materials that expand when heated, UCl3 exhibits an unusual property where its bonds … Read more
Tokamak Energy, a British nuclear fusion firm, has established a separate division called TE Magnetics to commercialize its superconducting magnet technology in various markets beyond the nuclear industry. The new division will focus on applying high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet tech developed for reactors to other sectors, including renewable energy, transportation, and more. TE Magnetics aims … Read more
A groundbreaking study has revealed that astrocytes, a type of brain cell, can transform into nerve cells through changes in DNA methylation. Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) found that astrocytes in specific brain regions have a unique methylation pattern, allowing them to generate nerve cells. This process can be triggered by a … Read more
Consciousness is often compared to having “the lights turned on,” but this metaphor invites several questionable theses. Let’s examine five of these implications. Firstly, the “lights on” metaphor suggests that consciousness is either determinately present or determinately absent. This view implies that there are no intermediate states, and that entities like garden snails must be … Read more
The world’s most powerful supercomputer, Frontier, has helped nuclear physicists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) resolve a decade-long debate in the field of nuclear physics. The research focused on deciphering the magnetic properties of calcium-48, an atom with a uniquely stable structure. Calcium-48 is often used in scientific research due to its exceptional stability, … Read more
Transport for London (TfL), the government body responsible for managing Greater London’s transportation system, is currently experiencing a cyberattack. The details are scarce at this time, but TfL Chief Technology Officer Shashi Verma confirmed that no evidence of data compromise has been found. In a statement to the BBC, Verma said: “We have introduced a … Read more
A dramatic incident occurred on Thursday in Seoul, South Korea, when an elderly couple’s car fell into a sinkhole while they were traveling to the Seongsandaegyo Bridge. The 76-year-old woman suffered a cardiac arrest and was given CPR; her pulse returned later. It is unclear what injuries, if any, the 82-year-old man sustained. The incident … Read more
A rare, ultra-rare, orange lobster named Clementine has been returned to its natural habitat after being discovered in a Long Island supermarket seafood section. According to Humane Long Island, only one in 30 million lobsters is naturally orange, making Clementine a unique find. Initially, the store’s owner reached out to an aquarium to take Clementine … Read more
A woman has finally met her long-lost relatives after a 121-year-old postcard was delivered at an address in Swansea. The postcard, sent in 1903, arrived at the home of Swansea Building Society earlier this month and led to a reunion between descendants of its sender and recipient. Helen Roberts, who still lives in the area, … Read more
A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics suggests that the universe may have had a secret life prior to the Big Bang. Researchers propose that the universe underwent a period of contraction before the Big Bang, creating black holes that could potentially explain the enigmatic nature of dark matter. According … Read more