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Solar, Wood, and Bacteria Together in Water Purification

Healthcare, Tech /

The University of Science and Technology of China has made a breakthrough in water purification by introducing a unique wooden device that utilizes bacteria to construct essential nanostructures, enabling evaporation as a reliable method for making water potable. The Fundamental Concept The fundamental concept of an evaporative water purifier is reminiscent of what many of […]

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From Fruit Waste To Water-purifying Material

Applied Science, Renewable Energy, Science /

Solar stills offer an ingenious and uncomplicated method for purifying contaminated or saline water, although their efficiency is relatively slow. However, a recent breakthrough has demonstrated the ability to enhance their effectiveness using a novel material derived from discarded fruit waste. In its simplest configuration, traditional solar still comprises a container of non-potable water positioned

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Scientists are Developing a Sci-Fi-Like Tractor Beam to Clear Up Space Junk

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Science /

According to a press statement, a group of engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder is creating a machine that draws inspiration from the tractor beams depicted in science fiction films. These engineers suggest that tractor beams, often seen in popular franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, could soon become a reality. They propose

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Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Ponds Enhances Climate Forecasting

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

Emissions of greenhouse gases from shallow lakes and ponds are significant, but the variations in emissions from these systems are not well understood. To address this knowledge gap, a recent study led by Cornell University examined methane and carbon dioxide emissions from 30 small lakes and ponds in temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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Robotic Chef Learns to Recreate Recipes From Viewing Food Videos

Applied Science, Robotics, Science /

Scientists have trained a robotic chef to view and learn from cooking videos and recreate the recipe. The scientists from the University of Cambridge programmed their robot chef with a ‘cookbook’ of eight basic salad recipes. After watching a video of a human showing one of the recipes, the robot chef could recognize which recipe

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Webb Space Telescope Shows Early Universe Crackled With Bursts of Star Formation

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Science /

Equipped with a sizable mirror and the ability to detect infrared radiation, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is uniquely designed for the investigation of galaxies that emerged during the early stages of the universe, a mere few hundred million years following the occurrence of the big bang. A significant portion of Webb’s observation period,

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Individuals Getting Midwifery Care During Childbirth Report Positive Experiences

Healthcare, Midwifery, Science /

According to a new study released in the journal Reproductive Health, giving birth patients report more positive experiences when treated by midwives in hospitals and community settings than by physicians. Additionally, those getting midwifery care at home or birth centers reported much better experiences than those in hospital settings. Physicians tend to most U.S. births

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What Exactly is the (dark) Matter with Euclid?

Astronomy, Galactic Astronomy, Science /

The Main Control Room is buzzing with preparations for the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and spacecraft commissioning, about halfway through the Euclid simulations campaign. These important moments represent the mission’s reawakening following its arduous launch and the start of its trek to solve the mysteries of the universe. As the Euclid thrusters fail,

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Tsunamis Are Detected in the Atmosphere by NASA Researchers

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

New Hazard-Monitoring Technology Using GPS Signals to Find Waves in the Pacific Ring of Fire. The GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disaster Information and Alert Network) system was developed by scientists at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Its primary goal is to supplement existing early warning systems by detecting tsunamis and other natural disasters that originate

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CRISPR Test On Monkeys And No Off-target Mutations

Genetics, Zoology /

As the first human trials utilizing the potentially groundbreaking CRISPR gene editing technique are set to begin in the UK and the US, there are lingering concerns regarding the overall safety of this system. To address these concerns, a group of Chinese researchers has conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of CRISPR-Cas9 on non-human

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