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......»»
Can beer convince Americans to drink recycled wastewater?
Earlier this year, a new beer appeared on the menu at Fox City Brewing Company in Forsyth, Georgia. Opened three years ago in a former ice house an hour south of Atlanta, Fox City serves pale ales, stouts and other microbrews. The new addition, calle.....»»
The Fast & the Furious vs. Mission: Impossible: which one is better?
In one corner stands Dominic Toretto. In the other corner stands Ethan Hunt. Which franchise comes out on top, The Fast & the Furious or Mission: Impossible?.....»»
Compound from magnolia tree bark found to impede SARS-CoV-2 replication in certain cells
A compound called honokiol, which is found in the bark of multiple species of magnolia tree, inhibits replication of SARS-CoV-2 virus in several types of cells, according to a team of researchers in the Netherlands. The research is published in Micro.....»»
Apple looking to hire machine learning engineers with an interest in generative AI
Apple has to deal with the "AI race" just like every other tech company, which means it has to hire talent to help shape what that means for the company as a whole. And, sure enough, the company's on the hunt.Siri may be the future of generative AI a.....»»
Using microbial degradation to break down chlorinated PFAS in wastewater
A team of chemical and environmental engineers at the University of California, Riverside, has found a way to use microbial degradation to break down chlorinated PFAS in wastewater. In their paper published in the journal Nature Water, the group desc.....»»
Tom Cruise risks it all in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One trailer
In Paramount's new trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt tackles his most dangerous mission yet......»»
The "invisible" cellulose coatings that mitigate surface transmission of pathogens
Research has shown that a thin cellulose film can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus within minutes, inhibit the growth of bacteria including E. coli, and mitigate contact transfer of pathogens......»»
BlackGEM telescopes begin hunt for gravitational-wave sources at ESO"s La Silla Observatory
The BlackGEM array, consisting of three new telescopes located at ESO's La Silla Observatory, has begun operations. The telescopes will scan the southern sky to hunt down the cosmic events that produce gravitational waves, such as the mergers of neut.....»»
Photocatalytic technology improved with TiO2 nanotube arrays and nanobubbles
With the rapid development of urbanization and industrialization, environmental problems became increasingly serious. Dye wastewater is considered to be one of the biggest challenges due to its high toxicity. Organic dyes have mutagenic, teratogenic,.....»»
Porous crystals made from plant extracts purify water from pharmaceutical pollutants
Researchers from Stockholm University have developed porous crystals made from pomegranate extract to capture and degrade pharmaceutical molecules found in local municipal wastewater. The research is published in the scientific journal Nature Water......»»
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Samsung's Galaxy A53 model is currently on sale right now, with up to $100 in savings. For folks on the hunt for a budget-friendly Android phone, Samsung’s Galaxy A-series phones are some of the better options that you can get in the.....»»
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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 been continuously expanding its product r.....»»
Magnetic bacteria: Microorganisms can help to extract dangerous heavy metals from wastewater
A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has managed to purify water containing uranium using a special kind of bacteria known as magnetotactic bacteria. The name derives from their ability to react to magnetic fields. They.....»»
Low-temperature plasma technology shows promise in treating antibiotics in wastewater
A research team led by Prof. Huang Qing from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed a novel approach to treat antibiotics by using low-temperature plasma technology. The study was published in the Journal.....»»
Examining the potential of bioflavonoids as SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors
Research in the International Journal of Computational Biology and Drug Design, has looked at the potential of various bioflavonoids as inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The compounds—narirutin, naringin, neohesperidin and.....»»
Tesla applies for permit to establish lithium lab
Tesla, which adopts a vertical integration model to ensure a resilient and high-quality component supply, is looking to build a lithium lab for its lithium refining business......»»
Save 49% on Beats Studio 3 Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Beats Studio 3 headphones are a great option for folks on the hunt for a solid-sounding pair of headphones. When it comes to wireless audio, few brands have much of an impact as Apple’s Beats brand. Originally founded in 2006, Bea.....»»
Wastewater microfibers contribute to potential pollution on Kenyan coastline
Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic, but little is understood about the environmental impact. To better understand this, researchers teamed up with the Flipflopi project, an initiative which uses t.....»»
Massive radio array to search for extraterrestrial signals from other civilizations
One of the world's most powerful radio telescope arrays is joining the hunt for signals from other galactic civilizations. The National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), situated about 50 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico, i.....»»
Food, fertilizer, fuel? Hunt is on for solutions to Caribbean"s exploding seaweed problem
Most of the troubles plaguing the subtropical waters of Florida and the Caribbean revolve around disappearing marine life: coral reefs, fish populations, sea grass beds. It's decidedly the opposite case with sargassum, the floating brown seaweed that.....»»