New ‘wastewater’ jet fuel could cut airplane emissions by 70%
Scientists have discovered how to convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% — creating a new sustainable version of aviation fuel using biomass and agricultural waste.
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Testosterone and estradiol levels linked to depression symptoms and SSRI side effects in men
A study conducted in Denmark examined the relationship between sex hormone levels and major depressive disorder (MDD) in unmedicated men. Researchers found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with more severe depressive symptoms, particularly vegetative symptoms like weight loss,…
An ancient log shows how burying wood can fight climate change
In 2013, Ning Zeng came across a very old, very important log. At the time, he and his colleagues were digging a trench in the Canadian province of Quebec. They planned to fill it with 35 metric tons (39 U.S.…
Rare tomb from Egypt’s Middle Kingdom holds a wealth of jewelry and several generations of the same family
A rare discovery of a tomb from ancient Egypt’s Middle Kingdom near Luxor may hold several generations from a single family.
The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good
In many ways, the timing of Sony’s 2016 launch of the PS4 Pro couldn’t have been better. The slightly upgraded version of 2013’s PlayStation 4 came at a time when a wave of 4K TVs was just beginning to crest…
Rogue ‘organs’ inside cells may hold secrets of the origin of life on Earth
Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, various diseases and even the origin of life.
Researchers discover surprising gender gap in online reviews on “a gigantic scale”
In a recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers uncovered a “gender rating gap” in online reviews, revealing that women generally give higher ratings than men across several online review platforms. The study, which analyzed over a billion reviews…
Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs
A gene controlling potato growth limits the plant’s fertilizer uptake. Tweaking related genes could lead to more sustainable potato varieties.
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will play original Switch games
As US states were busy counting votes to confirm who would be the next president Tuesday night, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account was busy confirming a key backward compatibility feature for the upcoming “Nintendo Switch successor,” which is still only pre-announced,…
“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say
A Massachusetts spa owner has been arrested for what prosecutors describe as a blundering scheme in which she conspicuously smuggled counterfeit Botox and skin fillers into the US, then peddled them to clients by falsely claiming to be a nurse…
