Retired wind turbine blades can be hard to repurpose because of their typically non-recyclable composite materials - which can include fiberglassEstormiz / Wikimedia CommonsWind turbines provide an excellent source of clean energy, but disposing of them when they are decommissioned presents a major challenge. Researchers in China have discovered a practical method to recycle...
Credit: PixabayUsing scented products indoors alters the air chemistry, generating as much pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers warn that breathing in these tiny particles could have serious health consequences.Indoor Air Pollution from Common Household ItemsWhen you hear or think about "air pollution," you likely associate it...
Octopus Spring, a thermal spring at Yellowstone National Park's Lower Geyser Basin, contains higher levels of oxygen than the neighbouring Conch Spring. (Bill Wight CA/Getty Images)Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen.The microorganisms living...
Credit: PixabayIncredibly strong marsquakes that violently shake the red planet don't always originate from beneath the surface, new research reveals.New Insights on Mars' Interior and CoreA study using AI to analyze seismic data reveals how intensely the quakes shake the Martian interior.This discovery has important implications for understanding Mars' core and the processes that...
Credit: PixabayIn the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character reflects on how, whenever he feels down about the world, he thinks of Heathrow Airport’s arrivals gate.The reason unfolds on screen—couples kissing, old friends embracing, children laughing as they leap into their parents’ arms.Airports offer a clear glimpse into the significance of physical...
Illustration of cosmic rays striking Earth's magnetic fieldESAHydrogel is commonly found in everyday items like contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In the future, it could also serve as a protective barrier against harmful cosmic radiation for astronauts on long-duration space missions.Radiation exposure is a significant risk in space travel. Beyond Earth's atmosphere,...
Staying well hydrated may ensure you live a longer, healthier lifeDepositphotosA groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that inadequate hydration may increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death.Published in 2023, the study builds on earlier research from the same NIH team, which explored the long-term effects...
A new treatment could dissolve circulating cancer cells and prevent their spreadMartin Oeggerli (Micronaut), supp. by Pathology, Univ Hosp Basel, BioEM-Lab, Biozentrum, Unibas, N Aceto ETH ZurichOne of cancer’s deadliest traits is its ability to spread to other organs. Now, a drug already used in the treatment of heart disease has shown potential to...
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that can break down toxic "forever chemicals" DepositphotosThe so-called "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are increasingly present in the environment, food, drinking water, and even our bodies. However, researchers may have found a new solution to this problem: a bacterium capable of consuming these compounds and their toxic byproducts.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
Credit: DepositphotosA new therapeutic approach could bring hope to people with vitiligo. An experimental treatment has shown excellent results in mice with the disease and uses a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Understanding VitiligoVitiligo is an autoimmune condition that destroys melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its...
