Fukushima
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Fukushima

The Japanese government says treated and diluted radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be released into the ocean as early as August 24.

Leidenfrost effect
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Leidenfrost effect

Article in The Hindu – Science For All | What is Leidenfrost effect?

LK-99: Superconductor
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LK-99: Superconductor

South Korean scientists named LK-99 to a material that is recently reported as a superconductor at room temperature and pressure.

India Semiconductor Mission
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Semiconductors and India Semiconductor Mission

Foxconn withdrew from a semiconductor joint venture with the Vedanta Group in order to pursue a wider range of development prospects.

Time Dilation
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‘Time Dilation’ in Early Universe

Scientists used observations of quasars to demonstrate time dilation in the early universe, showing how time then passed only about a fifth as quickly as it does today.