Editor’s note: as is stated in this press release, electroporation is a well-known way to deliver genetic information into a cell – in the laboratory. The fact that this happens […]
Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, bioelectricity,
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Properties Of Mars’ Dayside Low-Altitude Induced Magnetic Field And Comparisons With Venus
Our research objective is to characterize Mars’ low-altitude (250 km) induced magnetic fields using data from NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) Mission.
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Capturing CO2 With Electricity: A Microbial Enzyme Inspires Electrochemistry
Seeking microorganisms that efficiently capture the greenhouse gas CO2
Posted inBiophysics, Habitable Zones, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, bioelectricity,, Press Release, Radiation, Space Weather & Heliophysics
The Largest Ever Solar Storm Detected In 14,300-year-old Tree Rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps.
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Electricity Driving Life
When nature performs chemical reactions to create energy-rich compounds from simple molecules, it requires energy. So far, it has not been possible to use man-made electricity to drive these biochemical […]
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Geomagnetic Field Protects Earth From Electron Showers
Understanding the ionosphere high in the Earth’s atmosphere is important due to its effects on communications systems, satellites and crucial chemical features including the ozone layer. New insights into the […]
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Life Unknown: Preliminary Scheme for a Magnetotrophic Organism
Life Unknown: Preliminary Scheme for a Magnetotrophic Organism.
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Can Organisms Sense via Radio Frequency?
A new project by researchers at the University of California San Diego will investigate a biological mystery that has so far gone unsolved: can organisms use radio frequencies to sense […]