Not much surprises the oilbird. Its senses are super sharp and when combined, may function in a way that can inspire researchers to construct better drones and more advanced technology. All animals use a combination of several different senses to cope. But where the majority typically rely on one or two sensory systems, which are…
Researchers Present New Model for What Dark Matter Might Be
Dark matter is all around us. Though no one has ever seen it, and no one knows what it really is, indisputable physical calculations state that approximately 27% of the universe is dark matter. Only five % is the matter of which all known materials consist; from the smallest ant to the largest galaxy. For…
New Material Lights Up When Detecting Explosives
Scientists have created a material which turns fluorescent if there are molecules from explosives in the vicinity. The discovery could improve e.g. airport security – and also it gives us an insight into a rather chaotic micro-world where molecules and atoms constantly are responding to their surroundings. Unlike humans, dogs’ noses are so sensitive that…