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Dialog / Structure of 3He: Small A nuclei are key to the nuclear force holding the atomic nucleus together

Findings in nuclear physics theory have received several Nobel Prizes (1975-nucleus vibrations and rotations, 1963-nuclear shell model, 1949-meson exchange model of nuclear forces). Despite these awards, the structure of ...

Sep 27, 2021 in Physics
Dialog / How mind-boggling features of UFOs can be explained from the physical point of view: Prospective applications

Why are there just 18 letters in the English alphabet? Because E.T. flew away riding a UFO with the CIA in pursuit.

Sep 23, 2021 in Physics
Dialog / Novel cell engineering method for drug discovery, biologics and cell therapy

Every graduate student, creative person and inventor of any stripe has experienced periods when nothing seems to come together, some of us many times. I was waist-deep in such pit after a year-long effort to make a large ...

Sep 22, 2021 in Biology
Dialog / Taking the pulse of a neutron star for almost five decades finds nearly cyclic spin changes on long time-scales

The X-ray binary system Vela X-1 consists of a neutron star (which contains as much mass as our sun (~1030 kg), but is very compact and has a radius of ~10 km or so, about the size of a small city) and a supermassive star ...

Sep 15, 2021 in Astronomy & Space
Dialog / Recycled environmental waste into useful nanomaterials: What makes them so important for sustainable development

Nanotechnology deals with the synthesis and modification of physical and chemical properties of the material at an extremely small scale. How small is nano? Nanomaterials should have one of their dimensions between 1-100 ...

Sep 13, 2021 in Nanotechnology
Dialog / Issues to consider before insuring a green building

Rising public awareness of the environmental challenges is a major factor in the popularization of sustainable construction. However, with the benefits that sustainable construction offers, there are new liability risks and ...

Sep 6, 2021 in Earth
Dialog / A quarter of sun-like stars eat their own planets

How rare is our solar system? In the 30 years or so since planets were first discovered orbiting stars other than our sun, we have found that planetary systems are common in the galaxy. However, many of them are quite different ...

Aug 31, 2021 in Astronomy & Space
Dialog / Studying ancient lake mud to discover climate change in the Australian Alps 1,600 years ago

If you've ever visited Australia's highest peak—Mount Kosciuszko—you might remember the long uphill trek to the summit past some of Australia's most picturesque and rugged landscapes. Vibrant snow gums, boardwalks with ...

Aug 31, 2021 in Earth
Dialog / Scientists discover quantum mechanical switching in ferritin structures similar to those found in neural tissue

Quantum mechanics generally refers to the wave-like properties of things that are commonly considered to be particles, such as electrons. This article discusses evidence of a quantum mechanical switching function that is ...

Aug 30, 2021 in Physics
Dialog / Where does the law stand on green construction in the U.S?

The U.S has been actively trying to popularize green practices in the construction industry for the past few decades. Many green programs have emerged to provide guidance for green construction, such as LEED, which was developed ...

Aug 19, 2021 in Technology
Dialog / We trained AI to recognise footprints, but it won't replace forensic experts yet

We rely on experts all the time. If you need financial advice, you ask an expert. If you are sick, you visit a doctor, and as a juror you may listen to an expert witness. In the future, however, artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Aug 19, 2021 in Technology
Dialog / Quantum entanglement is explained in classic terms

In many quantum measurement experiments and thought experiments, measurement results appear that do not seem to have classic explanations. As example: In quantum particle spin experiments, entangled particles appear to interact ...

Aug 17, 2021 in Physics