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......»»
Blocking spike captors to counter COVID
Despite the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns worldwide, the threat posed by COVID-19 still exists. First of all, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant could very well emerge that may not respond to current vaccines. Secondly, the efficacy of the vaccines in.....»»
Asian elephant cured of tuberculosis developed from long-term latency
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). It was the leading cause of human death due to a single pathogen before the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. In elephants, infections and deaths from TB have been reported.....»»
Copper, but not silver, is effective against SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces
As a result of corrosion, copper and silver release positively charged ions into their environment, which are harmful to bacteria in several ways and prevent their growth or kill them completely. This effect has long been exploited, for example by co.....»»
How mechanical ventilation affects the trajectories of aerosols that may carry viral particles
We have known for a longtime now that the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2 is a mostly airborne disease. Ventilation of indoor spaces is therefore one of the most useful ways in which we can keep people safe. Research in the International Journal of Simula.....»»
New process aims to strip ammonia from wastewater
A dash of ruthenium atoms on a mesh of copper nanowires could be one step toward a revolution in the global ammonia industry that also helps the environment......»»
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Large Hadron Collider Seeks New Particles after Major Upgrade
Long-awaited boosts to the world’s most powerful collider could spur breakthroughs in the hunt for physics beyond the Standard Model -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Details of 9 puzzling hepatitis cases rule out SARS-CoV-2 as culprit, CDC says
In new data, CDC notes none of the first 9 cases had history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.....»»
Dialect Hunt Aims To Update Prized English Language Archive
An anonymous reader shares a report: Was you or were you having your tea, dinner or supper last night? Before it, were you feeling clammish, clemmed, starving, hungry, leary or just plain clempt? Are you still whanging in Yorkshire? Haining in Somers.....»»
Physicists embark on a hunt for a long-sought quantum glow
For "Star Wars" fans, the streaking stars seen from the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon as it jumps to hyperspace is a canonical image. But what would a pilot actually see if she could accelerate in an instant through the vacuum of space? According.....»»
Maryland"s Back River is unsafe for any human contact, environment officials declare amid wastewater plant problems
The Back River in Baltimore County is unsafe for drinking, swimming or any human contact, Maryland environmental officials declared Friday amid ongoing concerns about failing systems at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dundalk......»»
Video: Toilet to tap—How are we able to safely drink water we"ve flushed?
In areas where water is scarce, reusing wastewater is one way to increase the supply. But to do that safely, water has to undergo lots of cleaning procedures, including some new innovations using edible materials like okra!.....»»
A biologist and an elite climber team up to hunt for new species in The Last Tepui
NatGeo documentary pairs Bruce Means and Alex Honnold on an Amazonian expedition Elite climber Alex Honnold teams up with NatGeo to bring biologist Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” in The Last Tepui. Deep in th.....»»
Biologist, elite climber team up to hunt for new species in The Last Tepui
NatGeo documentary pairs Bruce Means and Alex Honnold on an Amazonian expedition Elite climber Alex Honnold teams up with NatGeo to bring biologist Bruce Means to the top of a massive “island in the sky” in The Last Tepui. Deep in th.....»»
Study of two wastewater treatment plants in Cordoba equipped with different technology evaluates their odorous impact
The odor emitted by wastewater treatment plants in cities is one of the social problems that technology has been trying to solve for years. The control and management systems of this type of infrastructure have been concerned with minimizing the envi.....»»
Delta dragged for mask stance, walks back “ordinary seasonal virus” line
Delta deleted the line but still suggests the pandemic is over. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) Delta Air Lines on Tuesday walked back calling the deadly pandemic virus SARS-CoV-2 an "ordinary seasonal virus" after widespr.....»»
Cheap robot vacuums: Roomba, Shark robovacs on sale from $180
If you're on the hunt for a robot vacuum, you should take advantage of Best Buy's offers for various models from iRobot's Roomba and Shark, starting at $180......»»
A new understanding of how COVID infects humans
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's National Deuteration Facility has provided deuterated cholesterol for international research to gain a better understanding of how the Spike protein of the COVID virus, SARS-Co-V-2, infects.....»»
The best Dex weapons in Elden Ring
There are some exceptional Dex focused weapons out there in The Lands Between. Here's a rundown of the best Dex weapons you should hunt down in Elden Ring......»»
Egg hunt these sweet Lorex Easter deals for your smart home
Lorex is hosting an Easter-worthy smart home sale and you can get up to 40% off right now! Don't miss it!.....»»