About Author: Catherine Hayes
Posts by Catherine Hayes
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The Mystery of Hot Jupiters
Posted on November 20, 2015 | No CommentsHot Jupiters are planetary curiosities. These giant balls of gas are found very close to the stars they orbit, often at less than half the […] -
Antarctic Ice At Risk
Posted on October 27, 2015 | No CommentsNew research has shed light on the threat posed by climate change to Antarctica. Parts of the continent are surrounded by vast areas of sea […] -
New Hydrogen Source Makes Waves
Posted on July 5, 2015 | 1 CommentHydrogen fuel cells are rapidly gaining in popularity because of their green credentials, but sourcing the gas still remains a problem. Scientists at Stanford have […] -
Drones Aid Recovery In Nepal: The Rise Of Technology In Disaster Relief
Posted on May 4, 2015 | No CommentsDrones with cameras have been used in aid efforts after the recent earthquake in Nepal. The machines, used by the charity Global Medic, are just […] -
New Neutron Detection Method Discovered
Posted on March 9, 2015 | No CommentsA new method for neutron detection has been discovered at Johns Hopkins University. Physicists, lead by Christopher Lavelle, made use of a phenomenon called noble […] -
Study Finds Teenagers Are Sleeping Less
Posted on February 22, 2015 | No CommentsA new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has found that the number of teenagers getting adequate sleep has declined over the […] -
YouTube Automatic Captioning “Makes Absolutely No Sense”, Says Vlogger
Posted on February 8, 2015 | No CommentsYouTube has stated that improving its automatic closed captioning system is “one of our top priorities” in response to a campaign organised by a hard-of-hearing […] -
Breakthrough Made In Efforts To Read Herculaneum Scrolls
Posted on February 1, 2015 | No CommentsScientists are on the verge of being able to read a library of ancient Roman scrolls for the first time. The collection of scrolls, from […]