Flour, water, salt, GitHub: The Bread Code is a sourdough baking framework
My year of baking lessons, guided by a full-stack engineer who teaches patience. One year ago, I didn’t know how to bake bread. I just knew how to follow a recipe. If everythin.....»»
Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found
New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past......»»
Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular choice as we shift towards cleaner energy. It can be burned like traditional fuels, producing only water as a byproduct, and can generate electricity when used in fuel cells. However, as hydrogen productio.....»»
Researchers investigate health risks of potentially toxic elements in surface water in Tarim River Basin, China
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface water in arid areas can pose a serious threat to natural environment and human health......»»
Infrastructure and communication challenges can be barriers to food safety in the low-moisture food industry
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour were once considered to carry minimal microbial risks. However, the increased number of outbreaks linked to bacteria-contaminated low-moisture foods has resulted in product rec.....»»
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health f.....»»
Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice
Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been trying to disrupt the illicit gold mining economy by cutting off water, fo.....»»
Self-driving vehicle rules set to loosen under Trump, report says
The Trump transition team plans to make a federal framework for self-driving vehicles a top priority for the transportation department, according to a report......»»
Watch The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday season 3: release date, trailer, and more
The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday returns with a new group of contestants. Find out how to watch the competition......»»
"Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?" A simple question can change our behavior
The bottled water market has seen explosive growth—up 73% over the last decade—making it one of the fastest-growing industries globally. However, this growth comes at a significant environmental cost. Plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions from.....»»
Canada"s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region
The Canadian Space Agency announced a competition today to name Canada's first-ever rover mission to the moon. This unmanned mission will explore the south polar region of the moon to search for water ice and explore its unique geology......»»
COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible
Negotiations at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are entering their second week after things got off to a rocky start......»»
Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»
Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops
More than 3 billion years ago, on an Earth entirely covered with water, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria. In the following millions of years, those bacteria evolved into plants, optimizing themselves along the way for various environm.....»»
GitHub Secure Open Source Fund: Project maintainers, apply now!
GitHub is calling on maintainers of open source projects to apply for the newly opened Secure Open Source Fund, to get funding and knowledge to improve the security and sustainability of their software. The program is funded by companies (AmEx Chaing.....»»
Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
Parched farms, wildfires, and browned vistas are highly visible signs of this fall's drought......»»
What the Delaware River "salt line" is, and why we should care where it is
Among all the things that Philadelphians love about the Jersey Shore, the taste of the Atlantic Ocean is not one of them......»»
Q&A: Getting serious about atmospheric methane removal
Carbon dioxide, the most important man-made greenhouse gas, gets most of the attention in efforts to stem the effects of climate change. While methane is considered a much more potent greenhouse gas, it breaks down into carbon dioxide and water in th.....»»
ChatGPT already listens and speaks. Soon it may see as well
Code discovered in the latest ChatGPT beta build suggests that Advanced Voice Mode could soon be able to see as well as speak......»»
Kwikset’s new Matter-enabled smart lock is now available
The Kwikset Halo Select Smart Lock packs in tons of security features, allowing you to see when a wrong code is entered or if the lock has been tampered with......»»
California water recycling plant gains $26 million to feed Lake Mead
Toilet water in Los Angeles will soon reduce the strain on Lake Mead, thanks in part to a $26.2 million boost that was announced Monday......»»