by Captain Skellett | Oct 7, 2010 | Recent Research, Science Communication
This katydid is one of the new species discovered in Papua New Guinea during a recent expedition by Conservation International. Another katydid had huge spiky back legs, which it stuck in the air and jabbed at attackers. The researchers discovered it was quite...
by Captain Skellett | Jul 21, 2010 | How Things Work, Recent Research
Research published in June shows that nanoparticles from the English Ivy might make superior sunscreen to current brands, offering high broad spectrum protection and lasting for longer than current creams. The trend towards organics has influenced industries like...
by Captain Skellett | Jun 12, 2010 | Recent Research
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has been tragic. To help clean up the mess, a team from the University of Pittsburgh have designed a new way to removing oil from water. It’s made of cotton dipped in a polymer which lets water through but repels oil. Here is...
by Captain Skellett | Apr 25, 2010 | Just for Fun, Recent Research
This is one of the first images sent to Earth from the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) last week. The SDO satellite collects data and images of the sun, producing enough material to fill a CD every 36 seconds. Most satellites share ground stations, but because of the...
by Captain Skellett | Apr 22, 2010 | How Things Work, Recent Research
Researchers from Queensland University have discovered a new way to administer vaccines, a Nanopatch. Smaller than a postage stamp, the patch puts the vaccine through your skin. No need for an injection. So how does it work? The Nanopatch is full of...