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A team of about 50 astronomers will train their telescopes on a pulsating white dwarf star with the goal of finding a true gem in the sky. The astronomers believe the object, designated BPM37093 is made up of crystallized carbon and oxygen, making it a diamond with a blue-green tint.
A new method for making a difficult-to-make isoflavone, a cancer- fighting substance found in some plants, was developed by a Kenyan scientist visiting Iowa State University. Caroline Lang'at, of Kenyatta University developed a much simpler method for making the isoflavone glycitein.
Astronomers are having a difficult time explaining how a distant galaxy can emit gamma rays at extremely high energies. The galaxy, called Markarian 421, is challenging conventional astronomical theories of particl acceleration processes driven by black holes. The observations also indicate that the universe is not as opaque at these energies as previosuly thought.
A poultry vaccine that could reduce the incidence of salmonella-tainted eggs has been developed by an Iowa State University researcher. Veterinary microbiologist Theodore Kramer said the vaccine could improve food safety.
Science tips from Iowa State: 1) Unveiling of authentic working replica of the first computer on Oct. 8, 2) SEM lab hits the road for high school students, 3) Research projects focus on tissue regeneration, 4) Automating nuclear plant inspections.
Iowa State University and Ohio State University will manage the newly established Airworthiness Assurance Center of Excellence announced Sept. 23 by the Federal Aviation Administration. AACE will identify and solve critical technology challenges related to national aircraft safety, including research in the areas of aircraft inspection, maintenance and repair; crashworthiness; propulsion; advanced materials; and landing gears.
ISU officials today (Oct. 8) unveiled and operated a full-scale replica of the first electronic digital computer, the Atanasoff- Berry Computer (ABC) at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The replica is a working model of original ABC, built in 1939 - 42.
Biographies of John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry, inventors of the first digital computer.
Science tips include 1.) Noise reduction technology applied to fast robots 2.) Virtual reality creates museum pieces 3.) New magnetic refrigeration materials 4.) Thin is in for electronic circuits
November tips include 1.) High-tech snow plows set to battle winter, 2.) Making PC's work like supercomputers, 3.) New alliance for nondestructive evaluation education.
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