Refining the hunt for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater
A new study determines the best method yet for finding signs of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in municipal wastewater......»»
Plan calls for recycling wastewater to avoid Chicago region water crisis
As municipalities contract with the City of Chicago to supply fresh water from Lake Michigan, a new report from University of Illinois Chicago researchers recommends that plans include supplying recycled water for industry to avoid looming issues rel.....»»
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’s ending, explained
Wondering what to make out of the ending for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1? Digital Trends explains what happened and what's next for Ethan Hunt......»»
An Astrobiologist’s Search for Life in Space—and Meaning on Earth
In Life on Other Planets, Aomawa Shields talks about her hunt for habitable exoplanets as a classically trained actress and one of the few Black women in astronomy......»»
Where to watch every Mission: Impossible movie
Ahead of Dead Reckoning Part One, relive Ethan Hunt's adventures by streaming every Mission: Impossible movie......»»
How group hunting works in the open ocean
A team of behavioral ecologists from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) is investigating how animals hunt in groups. Animals in water hunt differently than animal.....»»
Microbial predators cause seasonal fluctuations in wastewater treatment, study shows
A community of microbial predators influences the composition of the bacterial community in wastewater. This explains seasonal variations in the microbial community that affect the efficiency of water treatment. This is the result of a study conducte.....»»
Newly-identified compound inhibits SARS-CoV-2 by targeting the nucleocapsid protein
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally since 2020. The nucleocapsid (N) protein plays a crucial role in the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2......»»
6 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Tab S9 & 2 Reasons Not To
6 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Tab S9 & 2 Reasons Not To is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is on the way and those of you in the hunt for a new tablet might want to think about waiting for Samsung’s new.....»»
Team develops all-species coronavirus test
In an advance that will help scientists track coronavirus variants in wild and domesticated animals, researchers report they can now detect exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in any animal species. Most coronavirus antibody tests require specialized ch.....»»
Using gravitational waves to hunt for dark matter
Using computer simulations, an international team of cosmologists have discovered that observations of gravitational waves from merging black holes may unveil the true nature of dark matter. Their finding will be presented today at the 2023 National.....»»
Exterminating greenhouse pests with bat-inspired drones
Researchers have been testing real-life Batman-style gadgets to eradicate moth pests from greenhouses, including bat-inspired flying drones that hunt down and destroy moths—but new research reveals that the noise from drones can alter moth flight b.....»»
Study shows floating plants best at purifying wastewater
According to research by Lisanne Hendriks, an ecologist at Radboud University, azolla and duckweed are the best floating aquatic plants for purifying wastewater. The plants absorb nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater and so render it much cleaner......»»
Shattering the myth of men as hunters and women as gatherers
Analysis of data from dozens of foraging societies around the world shows that women hunt in at least 79% of these societies, opposing the widespread belief that men exclusively hunt and women exclusively gather. Abigail Anderson of Seattle Pacific U.....»»
New pathway discovered for RNA degradation in iron-rich environments
RNA, an essential biomolecule for life, has been used in environmental applications including monitoring microbial communities, developing pesticides, and quantifying the abundance of pathogenic viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, in water and wastewater sy.....»»
Best OLED TV deals: 11 cheap OLED TVs you can buy today
If you're on the hunt for OLED TV deals, you won't need to look elsewhere because we've tracked down the top offers for OLED TVs from LG, Samsung, and Sony......»»
DEAL: Get the Nokia T20 Tablet for up to $60 Off!
The Nokia T20 is a tempting choice for folks on the hunt for a relatively-affordable Android tablet, and this new offer from Amazon brings down its cost from the standard retail price. Nokia’s expansion of its consumer electronics ran.....»»
DEAL: Grab Nokia’s T20 Tablet for up to $60 Off!
The Nokia T20 is a tempting choice for folks on the hunt for a relatively-affordable Android tablet, and this new offer from Amazon brings down its cost from the standard retail price. Nokia’s expansion of its consumer electronics ran.....»»
Apple is refining haptic feedback technologies for future Siri Remote
Apple has been researching the use of haptics in the Siri Remote that could guide future users silently and invisibly toward content on the device they want to control.If you have an Apple TV set with a Siri Remote, you don't need haptic feedback. As.....»»
Are You Ready for ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling?
San Francisco is at the forefront of a movement to recycle wastewater from buildings, homes, and neighborhoods and use it for toilets and landscaping......»»
"Every drop counts": Spain"s crops thrive on wastewater
With rainfall increasingly scarce, irrigating crops can be a major challenge, but farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater in a model that is winning attention abroad......»»