Credit: PixabayOur fondness for coffee results in millions of tons of discarded coffee grounds annually. Scientists have been exploring methods to utilize them, and we now have another addition to the list: research demonstrates that old coffee grounds can absorb bentazone, an agricultural herbicide.If the technology can be advanced, it would address two environmental...
A volcanic eruption. Credit: PixabayContrary to previous assumptions regarding the migration of modern humans out of Africa, it is suggested that some movement may have been prompted not by 'green corridors,' but by hardship or deprivation.A recent analysis involving volcanic glass discovered in Ethiopia suggests that humans inhabited regions experiencing potential drought conditions in...
The Pyxis Ocean. Credit: PixaobayThe implementation of winged technology on cargo ships has resulted in significant fuel savings, with the vessel saving three tonnes of fuel per day during its maiden voyage. This achievement marks a notable advancement in maritime efficiency and sustainability efforts.The concept of combining sail and power is not new and...
An unlogged tropical forest in Danum Valley, Malaysian Borneo. Credit: PixaobayRecent research indicates that seedlings in natural rainforests have higher survival rates compared to areas previously subjected to logging, despite efforts of tree restoration projects. This study is featured in Global Change Biology.Researchers monitored over 5,000 seedlings for eighteen months in North Borneo. They...
The P1 can be had with a XR battery for faster and longer underwater adventures. Credit: PixaobayDelving into the depths of the underwater world can be both thrilling and tiring. Utilizing an underwater scooter could extend your exploration range and uncover new wonders, with the latest offering from China's LeFeet currently gaining traction on...
A little-known and hard-to-filter pollutant has been linked to elevated Alzheimer's risk. The only solution may be decarbonization. Credit: PixaobayUrban air pollution has consistently linked various health issues, including breast cancer, immune system disorders, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, and dementia. However, pinpointing the precise mechanisms by which air pollution directly contributes to these diseases has...
"No skier can be spotted along the world's lengthiest mountain range.Image credit: Dchauy/Shutterstock.com"Big mountain ranges are on every continent, but the longest chain of peaks isn't on any of these seven big pieces of land. Instead, it's underwater.Called the mid-ocean range, this super long mountain chain follows the edges of Earth's tectonic plates and...
If you're leary of lightning, the Gulf states may not be for you. Credit: PixaobayWondering if you reside in a region prone to lightning strikes? Recent maps reveal the precise locations where lightning makes contact with the ground throughout the United States annually. Hint: If you're concerned about lightning strikes, you may want to...
Shadows cast during a partial eclipse. Image source: Yvonne Hanson/Shutterstock.comA recent study discovered that certain types of clouds vanish during solar eclipses, shedding light on why it happens. This finding might affect efforts to control the climate. During solar eclipses, people have noticed that regular cumulus clouds over land disappear quickly.The lead author of...
Subarctic grassland undergoing natural geothermal warming in Iceland. Credit: C: Christina KaiserA recent investigation carried out by scholars at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has unveiled that elevated temperatures in soil support a wider diversity of active microorganisms.Published in Science Advances, the study marks a...
