– Dani Berszt / Shutterstock.com British scientists are currently trying to determine whether the rapid spread of a new variant of the coronavirus in the south of England is linked to key mutations present in this new strain. Explosion in the number of new contaminations in the United Kingdom Baptized ” VUI – 202012/01 », … Read more
– Gyuszko-Photo / Shutterstock.com German researchers recently unveiled a hybrid solar cell achieving record efficiency. Combining perovskite and silicon, the approach promises to propel the industry to new heights. Hybrid cells less expensive and much more efficient Crystal known to scientists for more than a century, the perovskite was only integrated into solar cells in … Read more
– kosolovskyy / Shutterstock.com Nature has the surprising power to always surprise us, and sometimes to disgust us. In this case, it is the bees. It turns out that these honey-producing insects use fecal matter on their hives in order to protect themselves from the threat of other insects. A new technique to ward off … Read more
American scientists recently found that regular consumption of certain foods was correlated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline later in life. A correlation between diet and cognitive functioning As part of this work presented in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, a team of researchers fromIowa State University found that cheese was linked to greater … Read more
– Naeblys / Shutterstock.com Unlike most flu vaccines, which target the head of proteins, the experimental compound focuses on the stems, which are known to mutate less frequently. An approach that should provide universal immunization in the longer term. Explanations. An innovative approach Even after decades of research and global vaccination strategies, the seasonal flu … Read more
© CD Projekt Red – Cyberpunk 2077 / Videogames.com Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most anticipated games of this year 2020. CD Projekt Red had repeatedly postponed its release because of the pandemic, but also for that “Everything works perfectly and that each version be as fluid as possible”. However, the PS4 and Xbox … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned many aspects of our daily lives upside down. Fortunately, it has not had all negative consequences on our life and our planet. According to the annual report of the Global Carbon Project, the coronavirus pandemic has reduced carbon emissions by 7% in 2020. A decrease mainly linked to the transport … Read more
– Natalya Rozhkova / Shutterstock.com Record temperatures, less sea ice and a biologically altered environment, this is the new face of the Arctic in 2020 according to the annual report of the United States Ocean and Atmospheric Observation Agency (NOAA). A record year Having involved more than 130 scientists from around the world, the Annual … Read more
– Talukdar David / Shutterstock.com In the midst of the global health crisis, a mysterious new disease has appeared in India. The first cases occurred on December 5 in the city of Eluru. It has since struck several hundred people and caused at least the death of one man. For fear of being infected, many … Read more
– © 2019 Disney / Pixar – Toy Story 4 / Allocine – © Lucasfilm Ltd. – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith / Allocine – © Loki Marvel Studios 2020 / Disney + / Youtube Yesterday, during Investor Day, Disney announced many new features. Indeed, the studio is betting on a … Read more
Researchers Praveen Linga (left) and Gaurav Bhattacharjee (right) showing samples of natural gas hydrates – © National University of Singapore Singaporean researchers have developed a new process to quickly create solid hydrates of “fuel ice”, allowing natural gas to be stored safely and at convenient temperatures. Trapping natural gas in “cages” made up of water … Read more
– PixelDarkroom / Shutterstock.com As their cost decreases and technology improves, renewables advance at the expense of fossil fuels. A few days ago, General Electric unveiled the most powerful offshore wind turbine in the world, capable of powering one or two homes for 24 hours with a single rotation. Extraordinary characteristics Possessing a larger rotor, … Read more