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science1 month ago•5 min saved

New Water Molecule Discovery Challenges Textbook Knowledge

Recent research challenges traditional views of water surface chemistry, revealing that ions are not simply clustered at the surface but are organized in layered subsurface regions, which significantly impacts atmospheric and environmental processes. The study used laser techniques to show that water molecules respond mainly to nearby ions rather than a uniform electric field, leading to a revised understanding of water's boundary behavior with implications for climate, batteries, and biology.

via Earth.com|

#hd-vsfg #ionic-distribution #ocean-atmosphere-interactions

space-science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling Water: NASA Telescope Detects Evidence of Asteroid Surface H20"

NASA's retired SOFIA observatory has detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids for the first time, providing insights into the distribution of water in our solar system. The observatory, housed in a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft, used infrared astronomy to make this discovery. The findings could help scientists understand how water was delivered to Earth and spread throughout the solar system, and may guide the search for water and potential life in alien star systems.

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#asteroids #nasa #sofia-observatory

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"First-Ever Detection of Water Molecules on Asteroid Surfaces"

Water molecules have been detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time, using data collected from the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy airborne telescope. This discovery supports the theory that asteroids may have delivered water and other elements to early Earth. The findings were published in The Planetary Science Journal and could help astronomers trace the history of these asteroids and understand the distribution of water across the solar system. The team is now using the James Webb Space Telescope to observe more asteroids and search for water signatures.

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#asteroids #astronomers #science

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"First-Ever Detection of Water Molecules on Asteroid Surfaces"

Water molecules have been detected on the surface of asteroids for the first time, using data collected from the now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy airborne telescope. This discovery supports the theory that asteroids may have delivered water and other elements to early Earth. The findings, published in The Planetary Science Journal, were made on two asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The researchers are now using the James Webb Space Telescope to further study water signatures on different asteroids and understand the distribution of water across the solar system.

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#asteroids #astronomers #science

science1 year ago•3 min saved

"First-Ever Detection of Water Molecules on Asteroids"

Water molecules have been discovered on the surface of asteroids for the first time, providing evidence that these space rocks contain water and supporting the theory that asteroid impacts may have delivered water to early Earth. The discovery was made using the SOFIA telescope, which detected water molecules on two asteroids in the main asteroid belt. This finding could help astronomers trace the history of these asteroids and understand the distribution of water across the solar system. The team is now using the James Webb Space Telescope to further study asteroids and search for water signatures.

via CNN|

#asteroids #astronomers #science

space-science1 year ago•3 min saved

"First-Ever Discovery: Water Found on Asteroid's Surface"

Water molecules have been discovered on the surface of two silicate-rich asteroids, Iris and Massalia, for the first time, providing new insights into the distribution of water in our solar system. This discovery was made using data from NASA's SOFIA telescope-outfitted plane, indicating that some silicate asteroids can retain water over time. Understanding the distribution of water in space is crucial for assessing potential sources of life beyond Earth.

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#asteroids #nasa #solar-system

space-science1 year ago•1 min saved

"Defunct NASA Mission Discovers Water on Asteroids for the First Time"

Scientists have used data from a retired NASA mission to detect water on the surface of two asteroids, shedding light on the distribution of water in the solar system. The discovery, made possible by the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, could provide insights into the origins of water on Earth and its presence in other solar systems. This finding may also help in the search for potential life in space, and further research using the James Webb Space Telescope is planned to expand our understanding of water distribution in the solar system.

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#asteroids #nasa #solar-system

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Discovery: Water Molecules Found on Asteroids"

Scientists using data from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have identified water molecules on the surface of asteroids for the first time, shedding light on the distribution of water in our solar system and potentially beyond. The discovery, made using the FORCAST instrument, provides insight into the formation and evolution of asteroids and their compositions, with implications for understanding the delivery of water to Earth and the search for potential life in our solar system and beyond.

via Phys.org|

#asteroids #infrared-astronomy #nasa

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Groundbreaking Water Molecule Discovery Alters Science Textbooks"

A team of international researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery about the organization of water molecules in salt water, reshaping the understanding of environmental processes and climate-related reactions. Contrary to traditional beliefs, the arrangement of ions and water molecules at the surface of salt water is vastly different, with both cations and anions being scarce at the water/air interface. This finding has significant implications for climate science and environmental technologies, and the study is published in the journal Nature Chemistry.

via Study Finds|

#environmental-processes #research #salt-water

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Groundbreaking Water Molecule Discovery Alters Scientific Understanding"

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about the behavior of water molecules in saltwater surfaces, challenging previous beliefs about ions and electrolytes. Using advanced technology, they found that ions in simple electrolytes can orient water molecules in two different directions and deplete ions from the water-air interface. This finding could revolutionize our understanding of fundamental concepts like ions and electrolytes, and the technology used may have broader applications in understanding other liquid interfaces on a molecular level. The team is now exploring solid/liquid interfaces, with potential implications for innovations in energy storage solutions.

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#electrolytes #research #science-and-technology

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Textbook Rewrite: Discovery of Water Molecule Defies Established Models"

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has challenged traditional understanding of water molecules at saltwater surfaces, with implications for climate and environmental science. Using advanced techniques, the study revealed that ions in electrolyte solutions do not align water molecules in a single direction as previously believed, overturning existing models. The findings have significant implications for atmospheric chemistry and environmental processes, and could also lead to advancements in areas such as batteries and energy storage.

via Earth.com|

#climate-science #environmental-science #research

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering the Hidden World of Water: Textbooks Rewrite Rules After Molecule Discovery"

Researchers have discovered that water molecules at the surface of saltwater behave differently than previously thought, contradicting traditional textbook models. This breakthrough has significant implications for climate science and technology, as it provides new insights into ion distribution and orientation. The study, published in Nature Chemistry, utilized advanced research techniques to reveal that the distribution of ions at the water/air interface affects atmospheric processes, potentially leading to improved atmospheric chemistry models and other applications.

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#advanced-research-techniques #climate-science #science-and-technology

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering the Hidden World of Water: New Discovery Contradicts Textbook Models"

Researchers have discovered that the organization of water molecules at the surface of salt-water solutions contradicts traditional textbook models, with ions and water molecules being organized in a completely different way than previously understood. This finding could lead to better atmospheric chemistry models and has implications for climate science and environmental processes. The study utilized a more sophisticated form of vibrational sum-frequency generation (VSFG) and advanced computer models to simulate the interfaces in different scenarios, revealing a new understanding of the microscopic reactions at these important interfaces.

via Phys.org|

#atmospheric-processes #electrolyte-solutions #research

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Scientists Successfully Manipulate Liquid Properties

Scientists have successfully compressed a liquid, specifically water, by up to 20 times its normal volume using a metal-organic framework (MOF) called ZIF-8. By dispersing extremely small particles of the MOF in water, the empty spaces within the hydrophobic pores of the MOF allowed for the compression of the liquid when subjected to high pressure. Although some researchers argue that the material is a dispersion of nanoscale particles rather than a homogeneous fluid, the technique could have potential applications in shock absorption and acoustics.

via Nature.com|

#liquid-compression #metal-organic-framework #porous-liquids

science2 years ago•6 min saved

Water Molecules Shape Our Surroundings, Say Scientists

A new paper published in Nature argues that the character of many biological materials is actually created by the water that permeates these materials. Water gives rise to a solid and goes on to define the properties of that solid, all the while maintaining its liquid characteristics. The authors group these and other materials into a new class of matter that they call "hydration solids," which they say "acquire their structural rigidity, the defining characteristic of the solid state, from the fluid permeating their pores."

via Phys.org|

#biological-materials #chemistry #hydration-solids