Proposed protocols for opening sample tubes. Drawings courtesy of Oscar Rendón Pérez. In the radial cut approach, a sharp carbide wheel cuts the tube by slowly rotating and squeezing it around the tube (bottom panel, left). The sample is withdrawn from the tube by tilting it and controlling the rate of descent with a piston. …
In the late 1970s, Exxon scientists outfitted one of the company’s supertankers with state-of-the-art equipment to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean and in the air, an early example of the giant’s substantial research. tanker in climate science. change. A new study published Thursday in the journal Science found that over the next several decades, …
There are so many fun things planned for 2023 at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Mercedes Wilson and Emily Lampa went there to find out more. Just one of the many fun things to do this January is their “Get a Clue: Challenge Edition.” Amy Biber Collson, Buffalo Museum of Science, says this event is …
Astronaut Nicole Mann poses with an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), also known as a spacesuit, aboard the space station. The seven members of the Expedition 68 crew divided their day between space suits and rocket science. A spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station’s power system is planned soon, as advanced microgravity research is ongoing …
One of the most intractable questions in astronomy, aside from what constitutes dark matter and whether life exists elsewhere in the universe, is whether the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) will ever be built on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The project, led by the University of California and the California Institute of Technology with partners abroad, …
Illustration: Aída Amer/Axios Discoveries that push science in new directions are happening less frequently than in the last century, according to a new finding that will help frame debates about how (and how much) to try to stimulate this type of research. Why it matters: Scientific advances drive economies and contribute to better human health …
President Joe Biden promised to restore the scientific integrity of the US government when he began his term in the White House.Credit: Getty The administration of US President Joe Biden has revealed its plan to protect government science from political interference. The guidance released by the White House on January 12 sets out the standards …
We start a new year talking about climate change, science and storytelling. Climate change is a new topic for TheBurg in 2023, and we look forward to exploring the topic, both on the podcast and in the magazine, through a special six-part series. A special thanks to the sponsor of the January podcast, Mechanicsburg Fleet …
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) moves from high school to Penn State this weekend when a student club hosts the third annual Science Olympiad at Penn State University Park on January 14. He Students of the Science Olympiad at the Penn State club (SOAPS) was founded in …
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Andrew Patterson and Jonathan Lynch at Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences were recently recognized as Highly Cited Researchers by the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group. The group’s annual list includes authors who have published articles in leading peer-reviewed journals. Researchers receiving this honor are in the top 1% of …