Saturday, March 13, 2021
700 TB of Storage On a Single Disc!
Researchers using "a new nanocomposite material, which combines graphene oxide flakes with upconverted nanoparticles (UCNPs) to achieve an unprecedented data density" have been able to produce a theoretical 12 cm optical disc that can store the data equivalent of 28,000 25GB Blu Ray discs. Unreal! Continue learning by reading the article from techradar.com.
Don't Lose Your Head - Oh, Wait, It's Okay. I'm Fine
Some species of animals can lose body parts or detach them on command (autotomy) and then grow a new one. But a head? Really? Yes. Scientists have now discovered that the sea slug can detach its body from its head and within about three weeks, grow a new body. The head is independent and can crawl around eating algae. The new body also grows a new heart and other vital organs. Check out the in-depth article from newatlas.com.
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Alice Rings
Stranger than the story Alice in Wonderland, Alice Rings, named after the main character, have been observed in the world of physics. This ...

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Imagine this. A marine worm with 100 butts. As they prepare to reproduce, the butts grow eyes and a brain, then detact themselves and swim...
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Stranger than the story Alice in Wonderland, Alice Rings, named after the main character, have been observed in the world of physics. This ...
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Is temperature the same as heat? Is it easier to produce heat or cold? What is the law of thermodynamics? This fascinating article delv...