It seems like Bitcoin is gaining popularity not only in the computing industry, but in…
Month: September 2011
Diamonds show depth extent of Earth’s carbon cycle
Scientists have speculated that Earth’s carbon cycle extends into the deep Earth, but until now…
Journey to the lower mantle and back: Minerals from ocean-floor rocks are found in ultra-deep diamonds
Mineral inclusions discovered in diamonds prove that surface rocks can be subducted into the deep…
Carbon cycle reaches Earth’s lower mantle: Evidence of carbon cycle found in ‘superdeep’ diamonds From Brazil
The carbon cycle, upon which most living things depend, reaches much deeper into Earth than…
Tatooine-like planet discovered
A planet with two suns may be a familiar sight to fans of the “Star…
From Star Wars to science fact: Tatooine-like planet discovered
Although cold and gaseous rather than a desert world, the newfound planet Kepler-16b is still…
Mouse genome sequences reveal variability, complex evolutionary history
A new paper, building on recent advances in sequencing capability, now reports the complete genomes…
Salmon and other fish predators rely on ‘no guts, no glory’ survival tactic
The phrase “no guts, no glory” doesn’t just apply to athletes who are striving to…
Keys of jellyfish evolutionary success revealed
Researchers have revealed the evolutionary keys of the jellyfish in a new study. The research…
In rapidly warming seas, some fish lose while others gain
Rising temperatures in the northeast Atlantic Ocean have already led to major shifts in the…