New isotope cluster could lead to better understanding of carbon cycleWASHINGTON - A team of researchers has discovered an unexpected concentration of a certain isotopic molecule in parts of the stratosphere that could have implications for understanding the carbon cycle and its response to climate change. Scientists create nonexpanding metal using high pressureWASHINGTON - Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), using high pressure, have created a material that does not expand when heated, and acts like a metal with an entirely different chemical composition. New mechanism may double a planet’s lifespanWashington, June 13 (ANI): A team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has come up with a mechanism that doubles the future lifespan of the biosphere of a planet, while also increasing the chance that advanced life will be found elsewhere in the universe. |