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Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a relatively simple and safe method that allows over 98% of nanoplastic particles in water to easily be scraped off the top.
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We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water.
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Move over, Moo Deng, there's a new superstar baby animal that's become an overnight viral sensation – a nine-month-old king penguin chick named Pesto whose species-defying growth spurt has made this big boy a worldwide celebrity.
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'ZeroCAL' cement production process takes CO2 out of the equation
October 15, 2024Researchers at UCLA have successfully devised a way to produce cement with 98% less CO2 emissions than traditional methods. The team achieved this by decomposing limestone to access calcium oxide (aka lime) without releasing carbon dioxide. -
Upgrade your OS and boost productivity with this Microsoft bundle
October 14, 2024This all-in-one bundle of Microsoft Office 2019, Windows 11 Pro, Project, and Visio enhances productivity, security, and user experience. Priced at $71.94, it's perfect for users seeking a comprehensive software suite to boost their PC capabilities. -
Ancient 'sea Roomba' tells a 555-million-year-old story of our evolution
October 14, 2024A surprise discovery in the Australian outback has delivered exciting insight into the origins of complex animal life. The animal fossil, dating back half a billion years, shows when bilateral symmetry emerged – a hallmark of most life on Earth now. -
It looks like a credit card, but it helps you track your stuff
October 13, 2024TL;DR: Save 24% on this AirTag alternative that’s slim enough to fit in your wallet. -
Rats use ultrasound to boost their sense of smell, suggests new study
October 13, 2024You might not hear it, but rodents are known to speak to each other in voices so high-pitched that human ears can’t pick them up. Now scientists have found that these vocalizations might have a second purpose – they help them smell better. -
Watch: SpaceX makes historic booster capture
October 13, 2024In an astonishing bit of space gymnastics, SpaceX has pulled off a true first. It captured a Super Heavy booster at about 7:31 am CT using its own launch tower after delivering a Starship second stage to orbit, followed by a controlled reentry. -
Massive Texas, USA land lease by ExxonMobil to inject CO2 into Earth
October 11, 2024ExxonMobil just signed a lease for 271,068 acres of undersea land off the coast of Galveston, Texas to capture and permanently inject carbon emissions into the underwater rock bed, making it what will be the largest CO2 dump in the United States. -
Ray gun accelerates electrons from zero to 500 million mph in two inches
October 11, 2024On New York's Long Island, scientists are building an ambitious machine to tease apart the mysteries held inside atomic nuclei. A major component of that system is the world's highest voltage electron gun and it's just aced a six-month test. -
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot unstable, ‘jiggling like a bowl of gelatin’
October 11, 2024High-resolution images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot have revealed that it’s not as stable as we thought. Instead, the Spot is squeezing in and out, with NASA describing it as “jiggling like a bowl of gelatin.” -
Spider-Man-inspired sticky silk fibers lift 80 times their weight
October 10, 2024It’s straight out of a comic book: a shot of liquid silk quickly hardens into a sticky, strong fiber that can lift objects. Sound familiar? Researchers have described their Spider-Man-inspired tech in a new study.
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