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Researchers using European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope discovered a unique type Ia supernova that exploded within a flat, dense disk of dust and gas. The findings suggest that this and other precursors resemble protoplanetary nebulae, which may indicate wide differences among their progenitors.
Imperial College London researchers have discovered the detailed mechanism of the photosynthetic water-splitting reaction, enabling the potential for industrial-scale hydrogen production. This breakthrough could provide a promising alternative to fossil fuels and address global energy demands.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new method to store hydrogen fuel, using icy materials that require less stringent temperature and pressure conditions. The discovery could help explain how hydrogen is incorporated in planetary bodies and potentially power cars.
A team of researchers has discovered twenty gassy galaxies with vast discs of hydrogen weighing over a billion suns. The galaxies have few stars, and scientists are unsure why they haven't transformed their gas into stars like other galaxies.
Scientists at UC Riverside have modified an existing full-scale chemical scrubber to a biological trickling filter, achieving treatment rates comparable to chemical scrubbers. The conversion resulted in annual savings of $30,000 per year, with potential for widespread adoption and significant cost benefits.
The discovery reveals free water, loosely bound water, and tightly bound water, each influencing the process's speed and efficiency. The findings have significant implications for fuel cell development and potential improvements in hydrogen production.
Researchers at UCLA have created a new method for producing carbon nanoscrolls, which can be made at room temperature and offer significant advantages over traditional carbon nanotubes. This breakthrough could lead to improved hydrogen storage, enabling the development of pollution-free, hydrogen-powered cars.
A team from Los Alamos National Laboratory has mapped the hydrogen distribution on Mars, indicating significant water reserves near the surface and subsurface. The findings suggest that Mars could support future human exploration with its extensive water resources.
The research found that Helicobacter pylori can use hydrogen as an energy source, increasing its colonization in mice. The study showed that mice stomachs contained sufficient hydrogen to support the growth of H. pylori.
Researchers establish superconductivity in lithium at pressures greater than 30 GPa, with critical temperatures ranging from 9 K to 16 K. This finding contradicts theory and sparks interest in searching for high-temperature superconductivity in light element compounds.
Researchers found that fructose intolerance causes abnormal hydrogen gas in breath and gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating and diarrhea. A low-fructose diet or antibiotic therapy may be recommended for symptomatic patients.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a system to remove hydrogen odorant using adsorbers, enabling the use of pure hydrogen in fuel cells. The system also addresses hydrogen storage concerns by utilizing a metal hydride system based on magnesium, which is stable up to 554 degrees Fahrenheit.
Researchers have found a way to use a single photon to initiate the transfer of two electrons in a photochemical reaction, offering greater efficiency. The long-lived charge separation appears to last for several minutes, which is longer than usual.
Researchers have found evidence of turbulence and thick gas in the Magellanic Stream, a vast river of hydrogen flowing into the Milky Way galaxy. This discovery could provide new insights into cosmic cloud and star formation processes, as well as the billion-year evolution of galaxies.
The University of Pennsylvania team has developed a fuel cell that can run directly on liquid diesel, sidestepping the need to reform fuels into hydrogen. This breakthrough could enable wider adoption of fuel cells in transportation and other applications, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources.
The W49 cluster is believed to contain approximately 100 type O stars, the hottest and most massive stars in our galaxy, all less than 1 million years old. This young star cluster is part of a larger birthing process that will eventually lead to globular clusters like those orbiting the Milky Way.
A new study by Dr. Laurie A. Leshin found that the crust of Mars may hold two to three times more water than scientists had previously believed. The research compares the amount of deuterium in a meteorite with the Martian atmosphere, suggesting that significant groundwater reservoirs currently exist on the planet.
Chemical engineers at the University of Illinois are developing carbon-based sorbents to remove hydrogen sulfide from coal-gas streams, increasing efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The new materials can effectively capture hydrogen sulfide and convert it into valuable byproducts.
Researchers suggest comets consist of same material that formed stars, potentially delivering organic matter to Earth. The detection of hydrogen isocyanide in Comet Hyakutake supports the idea that interstellar gases were incorporated into comet nuclei.