Gators fouled by diesel spill scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, brushing their pointy teeth and scrubbing their scaly hides in the weeks after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons (1.1 million liters) of diesel fuel into a New Orleans area wet.....»»
Hard chews: Why mastication played a crucial role in evolution
We do it every day but barely give it a thought: chewing our food. But the "simple" process of masticating food may have played a crucial role in the evolution of our jaws, facial muscles and teeth......»»
Chevy launches special off-road edition, improved diesel engine on 2023 Silverado
Chevy will offer the Silverado ZR2 Bison and a diesel engine with 10 percent more horsepower for 2023......»»
The Dreametech lineup of vacuums and mops handles your messes
This is a sponsored article and all content and opinions expressed within are of the author. Don’t even think about bringing out your old mop and bucket or broom and dustpan. Those are from a long-ago era and can help you clean up minimal spill.....»»
Drones Bearing Parcels Deliver Big Carbon Savings
Last-mile delivery by a small drone takes much less energy per package than delivery by diesel truck.....»»
Get ready for Netflix’s new big-budget blockbuster starring Jamie Foxx
You can never have too much vampire content, apparently. Netflix, which has already given us the likes of First Kill and Night Teeth — the former, a YA vampire drama series, and the latter a vampire movie set in Los Angeles — will debut a.....»»
Speed of spinosaurid dinosaur teeth replacement accounts for their overabundance in Cretaceous sites
Spinosaurid dinosaurs were able to develop up to three generations of teeth at the same time, a high replacement rate that explains why so many teeth of this type have been found in Cretaceous sites. This has been confirmed by a study in which resear.....»»
Traces of 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill are still detectable in 2020
Small amounts of highly weathered oil residues from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster were still present in the surroundings ten years later, shows a new report. Crude oil is a complex mixture with many components that undergo chemical reactions in.....»»
US Attorneys General Will Take Legal Action Against Telecom Providers Enabling Robocalls
The Attorneys General of all 50 states have joined forces in hopes of giving teeth to the seemingly never-ending fight against robocalls. Engadget reports: North Carolina AG Josh Stein, Indiana AG Todd Rokita and Ohio AG Dave Yost are leading the for.....»»
Monkeypox Originated in Animals. Could It Spill Back Into Them?
The zoonotic disease is now spreading from person to person. But if it finds a home in new wildlife species, it could settle in to become a permanent risk......»»
Stellantis unit sentenced in U.S. diesel emissions probe, must pay $300M
Three FCA US employees have been indicted for conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and violate the Clean Air Act and are awaiting trial......»»
Asphalt identified as source for non-degradable carbon and sulfur compounds in the ocean
When oil is released into the sea, it is not always the result of an oil spill. There are naturally occurring hydrocarbon seeps on the ocean floor where microorganisms use the escaping oil as a source for energy and food. In a laboratory experiment,.....»»
Bioinspired protein creates stretchable 2D layered materials
Nature creates layered materials like bone and mother-of-pearl that become less sensitive to defects as they grow. Now researchers have created, using biomimetic proteins patterned on squid ring teeth, composite layered 2D materials that are resistan.....»»
New analyses of giant fossilized megalodon teeth are helping scientists unravel the mystery of their extinction
Millions of years ago, giant sharks three times larger than today's great whites stalked the world's ocean. They're long gone now, but occasionally, someone walking on a beach spots an odd triangular shape in the sand. On closer inspection, they real.....»»
The Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush is still at its lowest-ever price
Save $100: A smarter toothbrush equals healthier teeth and gums. As of July 19, the Oral-B Genius X Limited electric toothbrush is now $99.99 at Amazon. You save 50% and get the best price since last year. For smart dental hygiene, try out the Oral-B.....»»
Here"s Why Rolling Coal Has Been Banned In 6 States
Rolling coal is the act of modifying a diesel truck to spew as much black exhaust as possible, polluting the environment and poisoning pedestrians. Rolling coal is t.....»»
A monument to the ultra-rich gets an accessible makeover
With a new garden and cleaned-up facade, J.P. Morgan’s intimidating ‘treasure house’ invites the public to come a little closer. In the early years of the 20th century, the Gilded Age financier J.P. Morgan built an opulent librar.....»»
Private, public effort contains one million gallons of oil at longest US spill
Eighteen years ago, Taylor Energy's MC20 oil production platform collapsed in an underwater mudslide caused by Hurricane Ivan, spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico from the well site. This week marks the milestone of more than one million gallons of.....»»
Best car vacuums: Clean up pet hair, crumbs, and more with ease
It doesn’t take much to make a car dirty, even when you have the best of intentions. All it takes are a few spilled crumbs from that Starbucks pastry you ate, some muddy shoes or a coffee spill on your way to work, and before you know it, you n.....»»
Prime Day Deal: Save 20% on the Cadillac of electric toothbrushes
Are you bored with the routine of brushing your teeth each day? This Oral-B Electric Toothbrush Prime Day deal will make brushing way more fun......»»
Mercedes starts German trial over alleged cheating on diesel tests
Germany's largest consumer protection group, the VZBZ, is accusing Mercedes of installing cheat devices in its GLK and GLC crossovers......»»