Science
Scientists shoot powerful X-rays to shed light on how earthquakes work – Brisbane Times
Previously unknown property of how gypsum behaves under huge pressure sheds light on plate tectonics and raises the possibility of cheaper building materials.
Scientists have fired high-powered X-rays at gypsum, to gain greater understanding of how earthquakes occur, and maybe lower the cost of houses while they are at it.
Gypsum is a soft, naturally occurring mineral used for a range of purposes, from fertiliser to building materials, including being added to cement and as the major ingredient in gyprock boards.
QUT researchers Christopher Schrank (right), Oliver Gaede and colleagues have discovered a previously unknown property of gypsum when it is…
-
General19 hours agoFerries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west
-
Noosa News21 hours agoChild killer Rick Thorburn who murdered Tiahleigh Palmer found dead in jail cell
-
Noosa News20 hours agoChild killer Rick Thorburn found dead in cell
-
Business23 hours agoWhy this ASX share market selloff could be a golden opportunity for investors