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X-rays and diamonds reveal Earth's inner core secrets
Surprisingly we do not have much information about the center of the planet that we live on. What lies beneath our feet is not well known.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 29, 2022


Powerhouse hydrogen fuel cell made from iron instead of platinum
Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity with water vapour as the only by-product, making them an attractive green alternative.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022


Psyche, the iron giant of asteroids, may be less iron than researchers thought
Asteroid 16 Psyche, which NASA intends to visit with a spacecraft in 2026, may be less heavy metal and more hard rock than formerly thought.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 15, 2022


What is the Earth's inner core made of? It's different than scientists thought
Earth's core is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 10, 2022


Blood iron levels could be key to slowing ageing
Genetic data suggests that maintaining healthy levels of iron in the blood could be a key to ageing better and living longer.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 1, 2022
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