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In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...- Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'For small creatures such as humans the universe is bearable only through love' - A powerful life lesson on why love can make life’s biggest challenges easier to face by the American astronomer & astrophysicistCarl Sagan’s powerful quote, “For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love,” reflects on humanity’s place in a...
- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...
- Spotify draws its AI line at deception, not how the music was createdSpotify will not ban AI-generated music but will focus on preventing impersonation. The company introduced AI Credits for artists to disclo...
- A 4.4-billion-year-old Zircon grain found in Western Australia may reveal how early earth took shape – The oldest known terrestrial mineral grain offers clues about earth’s first crust, surface water and the moon’s formationA zircon crystal found in Australia, dating back 4.4 billion years, indicates that early Earth was likely to have been covered in water. Ad...
- At 10, he solved complex math problems. Unlocked the atom's true power. But his 3-word question about aliens changed how scientists see the universeEnrico Fermi was a child maths prodigy who went on to become one of the most important physicists of the 20th century, helping advance nucl...
- Kevin Warsh's 'quieter Fed' now includes a smidgen of guidanceFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh offered new insights on monetary policy. He indicated a potential interest rate hike at the upcoming m...
- From 2011 to 2023, nearly million patients visited Chicago hospital emergency rooms, urgent care centers, researchers found trending illness, injuries when temperature rises in U.S.Researchers found an association between high temperatures and individual medical problems, but that's not the same as a cause-and-effect, ...
- Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on rational logic, abstract obsession, practical truth, reality and curiosityQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla explores the difference between clear thinking and deep thinking. Tesla’s words connect logic, reality, cu...
- In Chicago, a Shedd Aquarium-backed team built floating gardens, and after years on the Chicago River, they've now spread to Bubbly CreekIn Chicago's Bubbly Creek, innovative floating wetlands are taking center stage in the fight against pollution. These modular systems not o...
- In 1997, Thomas Jefferson University tested a digital X-ray system that could replace film. 29 years later, digital radiography is standard, with images available in seconds instead of waiting for film processingThomas Jefferson University Hospital studied DirectRay digital X-ray technology in 1997. This new system offered faster image processing an...
- Studying in America is anything but a dream nowThe US education-to-employment route is becoming costlier for Indian students. Annual costs at 16 colleges have crossed $100,000, while a p...
- 18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...
- Not AI engineering. In America, one new skill can help you land a $150,000-a-year job, says surveyDreaming of a high-paying job? While the most common ways of securing a position that pays the big bucks are working in tech or business, m...
- Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flawsThe result drew gasps of disbelief and laughter. Projected on a large screen was a map riddled with bizarre errors. Mali was spelled "Mail....
- Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...
- Neanderthals disappeared about 40,000 years ago, but their DNA may now be helping some modern humans build more muscleA genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals boosts muscle mass in certain modern humans. This variant impacts the signaling of growth hor...
- After 3 H-1B lottery rejections, Mumbai techie shares $13,000 alternate way to stay in USAfter facing three unsuccessful H-1B lottery attempts, a professional from Mumbai finally triumphs with an O-1 visa. Spending countless hou...
- In 2011, scientists placed rats in transparent restrainers; their free companions learned to open the doors and even shared chocolate with themResearchers at the University of Chicago revealed a striking altruistic behavior in rats, who instinctively freed trapped companions withou...
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