Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Unlikely Diamond Hunter

Helium is helping Curtin University researchers track down a mystery source of Aussie diamonds. “There’s a layer of loose diamonds scattered across the Northern Territory,” says Curtin’s Professor Brent McInnes. “But we haven’t found their origin.” The diamonds probably came … Continue reading

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Paving The Way For The Redefinition Of The Unit Of Temperature

At present, the kelvin is literally based on no more than water—on the triple point of water, to be more precise. The base unit of temperature is therefore dependent on a material whose properties may vary. But this is about … Continue reading

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Scientists Unfold a New Quantum Theory of Gravity

An area of physics that’s been observed in black holes since the 1970’s, called the entanglement area law, has just been seen in cold helium atoms. This is fantastic news for scientists as it means it and its implications in … Continue reading

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Volcanic Rocks Discovered Revealing Ancient Earth’s Fingerprint

It is very well known that solid rock is the main component for earth’s mantle which slowly circulates over millions of years. Geologists assumed that this slow circulation results in the wiping away of any geochemical traces of earth slowly. … Continue reading

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China’s CPECC Wins EPC Contract for Amur Gas Processing Plant In Russia

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction (CPECC) has secured a contract for the Amur gas processing plant (GPP) in Amur region, Russia. Amur GPP is being developed with an investment of around $12.7bn. Under the deal, CPECC will construct, manufacture and … Continue reading

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