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......»»
A new adsorbent for removing radioactive cesium ions from nuclear wastewater
Nuclear power is typically considered a cleaner way of generating power compared to fossil fuels. It does not release air pollutants and greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide as by-products. However, it creates radiotoxic waste that needs proper trea.....»»
Tim Cook wants season four of "Ted Lasso," says Coach Beard
Brendan Hunt, renowned for portraying Coach Beard in the popular series "Ted Lasso," recently mentioned an encounter with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who hopes for more content.Brendan Hunt on "Ted Lasso"Hunt has been an important part of the Ted Lasso journ.....»»
Iceland suspends whale hunt on animal welfare concerns
Iceland's government said Tuesday it was suspending this year's whale hunt until the end of August due to animal welfare concerns, likely bringing the controversial practice to a historic end......»»
The hunt begins in Sony’s first Kraven the Hunter trailer
Spider-Man foe Kraven the Hunter gets his own movie from Sony Pictures. But will Kraven fare any better at the box office than Morbius?.....»»
NASA finds key building block for life in a moon of Saturn
The long hunt for extraterrestrials just got a big boost......»»
Twitter restricted Democrat’s abortion-rights ad—but platform may backpedal
Twitter ad policy restricting abortion advocacy may soon change, employee says. Enlarge / A still from a campaign video that North Carolina Senator Rachel Hunt (D) shared on Twitter. (credit: @HuntforNC via Twitter) It s.....»»
Twitter restricted Democrat’s pro-abortion ad—but platform may backpedal
Twitter ad policy restricting abortion advocacy may soon change, employee says. Enlarge / A still from a campaign video that North Carolina Senator Rachel Hunt (D) shared on Twitter. (credit: @HuntforNC via Twitter) It s.....»»
New insights into the origin of food sharing among humans
As humans evolved to hunt, gather and share food, cooperation provided a key to our success as a species. While chimpanzees and other primates sometimes share food, humans stand out. As hunter-gatherers—the subsistence strategy that all humans foll.....»»
Passive ecosystem services, juxtaposed with engineered processes, can democratize wastewater treatment
Human activities have a significant impact on natural waters, aquatic biodiversity and the quality of drinking water resources. For Professor Mathieu Lapointe of the Department of Construction Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS),.....»»
Why Take Caution When Buying a Car at an Auction
If you’re on the hunt to get your next vehicle at a real bargain, you may consider buying from an automobile auction. Nabbing an auctioned car can get you a car at a steal, but you’re taking a big risk getting your daily driver that way — espec.....»»
In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco
An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California—roughly two dozen killer whales—were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful hunt for sea lions o.....»»
Coronavirus only needs to bind to a single receptor, shows study
Why is the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus able to spread so efficiently? Various hypotheses are still circulating in the scientific community. A group of researchers from Würzburg has now found new answers......»»
Treated wastewater in Victoria is still contaminated, study finds. So are people and the environment safe?
Wastewater is a byproduct of humanity produced all day, every day. At home, wastewater is the used water that disappears when you flush the toilet, empty the sink or drain the washing machine......»»
DEAL: Get the Fitbit Sense 2 for up to $70 Off!
The device is currently on sale at Amazon right now, which brings down its price from $299 down to $249. If you’re on the hunt for a well-rounded Fitness tracker, Fitbit’s wide selection of devices are still a great option for u.....»»
The 50 best movies on Netflix right now (June 2023)
Get your summer started with a treasure hunt in Blood & Gold or immerse yourself in the drama of The Son as they join the best movies on Netflix right now!.....»»
5 action movies you need to watch this summer
Indiana Jones, Ethan Hunt, Optimus Prime, Tyler Rake, and a giant shark are coming this summer. These are five action films you must see......»»
Essential process for SARS-CoV-2 viral replication visualized
During the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a long string of connected proteins is cleaved apart into individual proteins. This process is interrupted by an FDA-approved drug to treat COVID-19; however, the mechanistic details of this cleavage pr.....»»
Venice"s Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein
The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a non-toxic substance used for testing wastewater networks, local authorities said on Monday......»»
Next steps in monitoring bat coronaviruses
Since the emergence of SARS in 2002, coronaviruses have been recognized as potential pandemic threats. This emergence highlights a need for evidence-based strategies to monitor bat coronaviruses. Daniel Becker, Ph.D., a researcher at the University o.....»»
We might See an All-Electric Escalade Soon
The manufacturer says that this new model will be dubbed the "Escalade IQ," with a full reveal to follow in late 2023. On the hunt for an electric SUV? Then you might want to be patient and wait a bit longer – Cadillac recently announ.....»»