Carbon nanotubes improve metal’s longevity under radiation

One of the main reasons for limiting the operating lifetimes of nuclear reactors is that metals exposed to the strong radiation environment near the reactor core become porous and brittle, which can lead to cracking and failure. Now, a team of researchers at MIT and elsewhere has found that, at least in some reactors, adding a tiny quantity of carbon nanotubes to the metal can dramatically slow this breakdown process. For now, the method has only proved effective for aluminum, which limits its...

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Mint can as anti-cancer drug!

Mint is known for its health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, this versatile herb is an integral part of Indian cuisine. Apart from giving a distinctively tangy taste, this herb can now also be used as an anti-cancer drug!Recently scientists at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Lucknow discovered that mint plant has medicinal values and can be used to cure cancer.According to this incredible discovery, L-menthol compound derived from Mentha plant (scientific name of Mint)...

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New Way Could Boost Battery Performance using Bee Pollen

Pollen — the pesky, sneeze-inducing stuff that makes allergy sufferers everywhere miserable — could be the next greatest thing in battery research, according to a new study. Scientists at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, have been researching ways to make better batteries, and recently discovered that pollen grains, and their unique microstructures, could be put to use as a more efficient type of energy storage unit. Batteries are made up of three main parts: electrodes, an electrolyte...

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ZIKA VIRUS USED TO SPREAD COMPUTER VIRUS [Really]

A malicious spam campaign has been set up by criminals seeking to capitalize on fears surrounding the Zika virus in Brazil. Researchers at the security firm Symantec discovered an email purporting to be from Saúde Curiosa (Curious Health), a health and wellness website in Brazil. Within the email are links and attachments claiming to be instructions on how to eliminate the virus and the mosquitos that spread it. One of the links, which causes computers to be infected with a form of malware called...

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