Mas Subramanian, a chemist and professor at Oregon State University, was leading an electronics-related project in 2009 when he and a student made an exciting discovery: a new blue pigment. The brilliant color, known as YlnMn blue, is the first new blue in over 200 years and, as a result, the inspiration for the newest Crayola crayon. Crayola is interested in waxing this … [Read more...] about The First New Blue Pigment in Almost 200 Years is Being Developed As a Crayon
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Marine Scientists are Baffled By the Strange “Blue Goo” Discovered Lurking in The Ocean
The "unknown blue organism" was spotted several times during a dive in the Caribbean Sea. This year, scientists driving a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) in the Caribbean Sea spotted a fascinating creature. For the time being, the cerulean lump has not been recognized, however it is likely to be a soft coral, sponge, or tunicate. "Have you seen the newest #Okeanos mystery?" … [Read more...] about Marine Scientists are Baffled By the Strange “Blue Goo” Discovered Lurking in The Ocean