There are deposits of ice at Mercury"s poles, too
Although the Arecibo radio telescope is no more, it continues to deliver scientific discoveries. There is a wealth of Arecibo data astronomers continue to mine for new discoveries, and one of them is thanks to an astronomical technique known as plane.....»»
Signaling molecule may help prevent Alzheimer"s disease
The main driver of Alzheimer's disease is excessive inflammation in the brain that is triggered by cells called astrocytes and microglia in response to high levels of amyloid beta deposits and tau tangles. New research reveals that a subset of astroc.....»»
Study shows forests play greater role in depositing toxic mercury across the globe
Researchers led by a UMass Lowell environmental science professor say mercury measurements in a Massachusetts forest indicate the toxic element is deposited in forests across the globe in much greater quantities than previously understood......»»
A Banking App Has Been Suddenly Closing Accounts, Sometimes Not Returning Customers" Money
Chime, a "neobank" serving millions, is racking up complaints from users who can't access their cash. The company says it's cracking down on an "extraordinary surge" in fraudulent deposits. That's little consolation to customers caught in the fray. P.....»»
Engineers additively manufacture power poles from bioderived and recycled materials
A team of researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated the ability to additively manufacture power poles from bioderived and recycled materials, which could more quickly restore electricity after natural disasters......»»
Mercury pollution significantly higher in Victoria
"Historically lax" regulations around pollution control have led to much higher levels of mercury emission from coal-fired power stations in Victoria, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU)......»»
A tale of two valleys: Latrobe and Hunter regions both have coal stations, but one has far worse mercury pollution
We know coal-fired power stations can generate high levels of carbon dioxide, but did you know they can be a major source of mercury emissions as well?.....»»
Researchers discover why gold is concentrated alongside arsenic
Why are gold deposits found at all? Gold is famously unreactive, and there seems to be little reason why gold should be concentrated, rather than uniformly scattered throughout the Earth's crust. Now, an international group of geochemists have discov.....»»
Why does Mercury have such a big iron core? Magnetism!
A new study disputes the prevailing hypothesis on why Mercury has a big core relative to its mantle (the layer between a planet's core and crust). For decades, scientists argued that hit-and-run collisions with other bodies during the formation of ou.....»»
An 82-year-old woman trained to be an astronaut sixty years ago. Now she"s going to space with Jeff Bezos
After a half-century of waiting, Wally Funk — who trained for NASA's Mercury program but was denied the opportunity to go to space — is finally getting her time amongst the stars. She's been selected by the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, to acc.....»»
How to clean a laptop screen
Over time, dirt and dust build up on your display, which can then leave grimy, ugly deposits. Here's how to clean a laptop screen safely for a clearer view......»»
Here’s what’s inside Google’s first-ever retail store
Buy a speaker, try Google Stadia, or fix a cracked phone screen—the store is open. The inside of the store is wood-on-wood, with these crazy bendy poles everywhere......»»
Mercury is accumulating in deep-ocean trenches
Following mercury around the environment isn't easy. Enlarge / Aboard the German research vessel Sonne off the coast of Chile, ready to take samples from 8 kilometers deep in the Atacama Trench system. (credit: Anni Glud, SDU) Although pollut.....»»
Coatue direct deposits $20M into Pinwheel, a payroll API for neobanks
One of the most strategically important financial relationships for neobanks is becoming the account destination for a user’s paycheck. If you’re a bank and you own that specific relationship, users will increasingly use that account for everythi.....»»
Scientists sound alarm about unprecedented mercury accumulation in Pacific Ocean trenches
A newly released scientific paper in Nature Publishing's Scientific Reports Journal has revealed unprecedented amounts of highly toxic mercury are deposited in the deepest trenches of the Pacific Ocean......»»
Megablocks on the seafloor reveal that half of Anak Krakatau island collapsed causing the 2018 Sunda Strait tsunami
For the first time, scientists have been able to study the deposits of a volcanic island landslide-tsunami immediately after the incident with the benefit of modern acoustic equipment. Dr James Hunt from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), in par.....»»
Researchers find Greenland glacial meltwaters rich in mercury
New research shows that concentrations of the toxic element mercury in rivers and fjords connected to the Greenland Ice Sheet are comparable to rivers in industrial China, an unexpected finding that is raising questions about the effects of glacial m.....»»
Clues from soured milk reveal how gold veins form
For decades scientists have been puzzled by the formation of rare hyper-enriched gold deposits in places like Ballarat in Australia, Serra Palada in Brazil, and Red Lake in Ontario. While such deposits typically form over tens to hundreds of thousand.....»»
Computer Coding Could Count For Foreign Language Credit Under Bill
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Mercury News: Instead of learning a foreign language, Michigan students could take computer coding classes to replace the high school graduation requirement, under a bill that passed the state House Tuesda.....»»
Ford to limit F-150 Lightning output; 20K reservations booked
CEO Jim Farley said the company was "off to the races" after opening up order banks after the vehicle's reveal. Ford is taking $100 refundable deposits for the Lightning, which starts at $39,974 before shipping......»»
High levels of mercury in fish are affected by diet and environment
Fish provide important dietary nutrients, such as essential proteins, lipids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). However, they are also a major contributor to the potent neurotoxin mercury (Hg) exposure to humans......»»