Artist’s impression of the VTFS 243 binary system. Credit: ESOL. Calçada CC BY 4.0 Astrophysicists from the University of Copenhagen are helping to explain the mysterious phenomenon in which stars suddenly disappear from the night sky. Their study of an unusual binary star system resulted in convincing evidence that massive stars can completely collapse into …
Month: May 2024
Secret of radioactive ‘promethium’ – a rare earth element with mysterious applications – revealed after 80 years of searching
Scientists have revealed the essential properties of a mysterious radioactive substance for the first time promethium — nearly eight decades after the elusive rare earth element was discovered. Promethium is one of the 15 lanthanide elements at the bottom of the periodic table. Also known as rare earths, these metals exhibit a number of useful properties, including …
Cleaning your car isn’t just about looking good; It also protects its value and makes it last a long time. On the other hand, traditional car washes can be expensive. Do not be afraid! You can keep your car clean without spending a lot of money if you know what to do. How do you …
Cleaning your car isn’t just about making it look good; It is also designed to retain its value and protect against the elements. And who doesn’t love seeing their shiny car parked in the driveway? Learning how to wash your car at home will not only save you money, but also ensure you get a …
You want your car to look like new, but you don’t want to go to the nearest car wash. Instead of going to a car wash, why not have your car delivered to your home? When you wash your car at home, you save time and take control of the entire process. Let’s see how …
Are you tired of waiting in long lines at the car wash or spending a lot of money on professional detailing services? Now is the time to invest in some great DIY car wash tools and do it yourself. Having your own car wash saves you time and money, and you can give your favorite …
ORNL is unlocking the properties of promethium by studying rare radioactive elements
Nearly 80 years after scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered an extremely rare radioactive element called promethium, a team at the lab has published a landmark study on the topic that ORNL said could “rewrite the chemistry textbooks.” The research, published in Nature on May 22, is the first time scientists have revealed key …
You don’t always have to spend a lot of money to have your car maintained by an expert. If you know what you are doing and have the right tools, you can perform simple repairs and maintenance at home. Let’s take a look at the world of DIY car maintenance and see how you can …