Scientists have discovered ancient pockets of water, which have
been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain
abundant chemicals known to support life. Scientists have
developed a new valve— made from Zirconia— used to restore vocal
function for patients with throat cancer. It lasts eight times
longer than silicone valves. A new design tool interprets hand
gestures, enabling designers and artists to create and modify
three-dimensional shapes using only their hands as a "natural
user interface" instead of keyboard and mouse. Carbon aerogels
can absorb organic solvents and oils up to 106 to 312 times its
own weight because of its high porosity and hydrophobility. This
makes it an ideal candidate for cleaning up oil spills.
Scientists have reported the development of an “exceptionally”
effective new retardant that works in two ways and appears to be
safer and more environmentally friendly. Announcements at
Google's sixth annual conference for software developers
included new features for onlin