Prescription poop is here: FDA approves fecal slurry for unshakeable diarrhea
It's a win for those with C. diff and a milestone for microbiome-based therapies. Enlarge / Laboratory technicians in France prepare stool to treat patients with serious colon infections by fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),.....»»
NIST collaborates with EPA to develop a standard to improve fecal pollution measurements in recreational waters
As we approach summer beach season, you may occasionally encounter a "keep out" sign indicating that the area is temporarily closed. If fecal pollution is suspected, public health officials can run lab tests on water samples to check whether or not i.....»»
What to do if you run out of dog poop bags
It's every dog owner's worst nightmare. You're on a walk and your dog finally picks a spot to do their business. You reach for a bag, except there are none left. You check the dispenser again, then check your pockets, nothing. Panic crashes over.....»»
Sift away your poop-scooping problem with this litter box cleaner on sale
TL;DR: The SiftEase Litter Box Cleaner, usually $45, is $39.99 as of March 20 (that's 13% off).You may think scooping poop is a necessary evil that comes with being a cat parent. But that’s where you’re wrong. You shouldn’t be subje.....»»
Federal Reserve Approves First Interest Rate Hike in More than Three Years, Sees Six More Ahead
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its first interest rate increase in more than three years, an incremental salvo to address spiraling inflation without torpedoing economic growth. From a report: After keeping its benchmark interest rate anch.....»»
Amazon Board Approves 20-For-1 Stock Split, $10 Billion Buyback
Amazon's board has approved the company's first stock split in more than two decades. GeekWire reports: Subject to shareholder approval, the 20-for-1 split would revalue Amazon's individual shares, aiming to make them more affordable for individual i.....»»
LG Innotek to invest in FC-BGA; Luxshare Precision adds EV investment; Thailand approves EV incentives
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on LG Innotek planning to invest in flip chip-ball grid arrays (FC-BGAs) as substrate demand for 5G, AI, and smartphone application processors remains high; Luxshare Precision spending an additional C.....»»
Vue Lite 2 review: Audio glasses made for working remotely
They can't compete with earbuds, but prescription wearers might appreciate their all-in-one convenience......»»
Environmental DNA analysis to manage fecal contamination
"Who's peeing in the water?" Unlikely as it may seem, there is a great deal of science behind this question. Determining the source of fecal contamination—an important public health issue—requires years of research. Doctoral student Rose Ragot an.....»»
FCC approves ruling to ban shady revenue-sharing deals between ISPs and apartment owners
My trouble in switching cable companies was not unique. Multi-unit property owners all over the country have sweet profit-sharing deals set up with cable companies. The practice stifles competition (where it exists), allowing providers to charge tena.....»»
TSMC board approves nearly US$21 billion for capacity expansion
The board of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) approved recently capital appropriations of about US$20.94 billion for the installation and upgrade of advanced technology capacity, as well as installation of mature and specialty techno.....»»
Cocktail of drugs from sewage taint bonefish in Biscayne Bay and Keys, study finds
A cocktail of prescription drugs—from blood pressure medications to opioids—has found its way into the flesh of South Florida's population of bonefish, one of the state's most sought-after game fish, according to a study released this week......»»
This fossilized fish skull is filled with feces
Tiny scavenging worms likely ate their way into the skull and pooped out the pellets. Enlarge / View of the fossilized skull of an extinct species of stargazer fish, showing preserved fecal pellets in the brain. (credit: Calvert Marine.....»»
This fossilized fish’s skull is filled with feces
Tiny scavenging worms likely ate their way into the skull and pooped out the pellets. Enlarge / View of the fossilized skull of an extinct species of stargazer fish, showing preserved fecal pellets in the brain. (credit: Calvert Marine.....»»
CDC turns to poop surveillance for future COVID monitoring
Sewage can detect surges and variants before testing, CDC says. Enlarge / Aeration System, Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant, Camarillo, Ventura County, California. (credit: Getty | Universal Images Group) The Centers for.....»»
Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells
The Department of Interior is spending $1.15 billion to cap abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States......»»
Fake poop helps evicted owls settle into new neighborhood
Settling into a new home can be tough for anyone. So scientists have come up with some tricks to make transplanted burrowing owls feel like they are not alone in their new digs, playing owl sounds and scattering fake poop......»»
Sweden Approves Plan To Bury Spent Nuclear Fuel for 100,000 Years
Sweden's government gave the go-ahead on Thursday for the building of a storage facility to keep the country's spent nuclear fuel safe for the next 100,000 years. From a report: What to do with nuclear waste has been a major headache since the world'.....»»
FCC Approves Internet "Nutrition Label" Proposal
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a proposal that would require internet service providers to share details about their plans in easy-to-read nutrition labels, similar to those on food. From a report: The FCC.....»»
The EU Approves Sweeping Draft Regulations On Social Media Giants
"The European Union took a significant step Thursday toward passing legislation that could transform the way major technology companies operate," reports the Washington Post, "requiring them to police content on their platforms more aggressively and.....»»
China shifting GM policy to grow more corn, soybean
China's status as the world's largest importer of soybean and corn for animal feed is expected to change once it approves new regulations to allow the planting of genetically modified (GM) seeds which will boost domestic production of these crops. Th.....»»