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Cleanup hopes for neighbors of Mexico"s "toilet bowl" wastewater dam

On the banks of a wastewater dam in central Mexico, under a dense cloud of mosquitoes, Yury Uribe is finally seeing hope after spending decades in "environmental hell.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 21st, 2024

Can walls of oysters protect shores against hurricanes? Darpa wants to know.

Colonized artificial reef structures could absorb the power of storms. On October 10, 2018, Tyndall Air Force Base on the Gulf of Mexico—a pillar of American air superiority—f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Why a diabetes drug fell short of anticancer hopes

Studies suggested it could treat cancer, but the clinical trials were a bust. Pamela Goodwin has received hundreds of emails from patients asking if they should take a cheap, read.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Research shows dating apps, sites are leading to more diverse couples

The so-called "traditional" way of dating has changed drastically over time, especially in the last decade. While most couples used to meet through families and friends or local organizations like church, according to University of New Mexico Sociolo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Phytoplankton community shifts after wastewater treatment plant closure

A study by the UPV/EHU's Department of Plant Biology and Ecology has evaluated the response of Urdaibai estuary phytoplankton to the changes brought about after the closing-down of the Gernika wastewater treatment plant; a novel tool based on pigment.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Claustrophobic cells slow their own growth, forming beautiful patterns of concentric circles

Like so many organisms on the planet, when cells experience mosh-pit-level crowding, they may just become stressed. Yet unlike most other life forms, cells subject to physical stress from crowding by neighbors can find some relief by dramatically slo.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Donald Trump, in Detroit, says he would make interest on car loans tax deductible

He also said if elected, he will invoke a six-year renegotiation provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect in 2020......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Donald Trump, in Detroit, says he would make interest on car loans tax-deductible

He also said if elected, he will invoke a six-year renegotiation provision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect in 2020......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

In our opinion: Believe the storms: Climate change is real

No one should try to kill the auto industry in hopes of saving the planet. But we must also take seriously the need for the industry to be a functional partner in a solution......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Catastrophically warm predictions are more plausible than previously thought, say climate scientists

What will the future climate be like? Scientists around the world are studying climate change, putting together models of the Earth's system and large observational datasets in the hopes of understanding—and predicting over the next 100 years—the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Rapid analysis finds climate change’s fingerprint on Hurricane Helene

1.3° C of warming means rainfall like this may now be expected every 70 years. Hurricane Helene crossed the Gulf of Mexico at a time when sea surface temperatures were at rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Sludge sequencing: High-throughput single-cell method reveals novel species and genetic diversity

Activated sludge is essential for removing contaminants from wastewater, and understanding the diverse microbial communities it harbors has been a significant task. Traditional methods fail to capture the full spectrum of microbial interactions. Due.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

BYD targets 100,000 EV sales in Mexico in 2025

BYD will announce where it will build its first factory in Mexico by the end of this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Fisker"s abandoned HQ left in disarray with hazardous waste, clay models, landlord says

The bankrupt automaker's landlord says it faces "tens of thousands of dollars" in cleanup costs and damage repair......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management

A database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

American Water shuts down systems after cyberattack

American Water, the largest water and wastewater utility company in the US, has shut down some of its systems following a cyberattack. While the company confirmed that none of its water or wastewater facilities or operations have been negatively affe.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Injured comb jellies can fuse into a single organism

Ctenophores merge with neighbors at wound sites, making animals with duplicate parts. Comb jellies, technically known as ctenophores, are one of the weirdest creatures on Earth. T.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Hurricane Milton becomes second-fastest storm to reach Category 5 status

Tampa Bay has not been directly hit by a major hurricane since 1921. In less than a day, Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified over the southern Gulf of Mexico, exploding from.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine

Hum from 300-megawatt facility allegedly causing stress, lack of sleep. In Granbury, Texas, residents can hear the sound of money being made at all hours of the day, but it’s no.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Milton "erratically" approaches Florida, likely to become major hurricane

Hurricane Milton was moving "erratically" through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Monday, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning it will likely soon become a major hurricane......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus

A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024