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Amazon · BrazilFor hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the remaining tiny gold particles are much harder to find. Mining often happens in artisanal and small-scale mining operations that release mercury (Hg) into the air, polluting the environment and harming human health.See the Story
Mercury concentrations in tree rings may enable trees to be 'witnesses' of illegal gold mining activities in the Amazon
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Astronauts · Colorado SpringsIn April 2024, NASA selected three finalists to design, build, and pitch their own Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program within 12 months. Ever since, Intuitive Machines, Venturi Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost have raced to meet the impending deadline to deliver the best moon car plan possible. Lunar Outpost’s Lunar Dawn team revealed its latest high-fidelity prototype, the Lunar Outpost Eagle, on April 8. The vehicle will officially…See the Story
All-terrain space truck hopes to drive astronauts on the moon
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ScienceFor over a century, men's public restrooms worldwide have featured essentially the same urinal design. Despite their universal presence, these fixtures have a notorious flaw that anyone who's used them knows all too well—they splash. The post Physics Solves One of Man’s Biggest Problems: Urinal Splashing appeared first on Study Finds.See the Story
Physics Solves One of Man's Biggest Problems: Urinal Splashing
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NASA · GermanyThe optical systems company Zeiss has supplied NASA and the ESA with high-grade glass components for years, including lenses for the James Webb Space Telescope and lunar cameras for the Apollo astronauts. For its next generation of products, the German company is eyeing airplanes instead of spacecraft. According to an announcement earlier this month, Zeiss wants to upgrade commercial jets with touch-free holographic Multifunctional Smart Glass s…See the Story
Smart glass windows would beam in-flight info over scenic views
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American ExpressApple typically pushes out major iOS upgrades every September, alongside new iPhones—you may recall the launch of iOS 18. Those big software upgrades are followed by ‘point’ releases that squash outstanding bugs, improve security and stability, and occasionally introduce new features. That’s the case with iOS 18.4, which brings more with it than most minor iOS updates. It’s rolling out to compatible iPhones now. From extra tools in Image Playgro…See the Story
How to use the best new features in iOS 18.4
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Washington DC · WashingtonBefore germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a doctor from East Prussia, catching colds was blamed on evil spirits, foul weather, and medical enigmas such as blood impurities. Koch’s findings ignited the medical community in the late 19th century. Many of humanity’s dreaded afflictions soon had microbial faces of a sort and, more importantly, specific organisms for doctors and scientists to study: The cause of tuberculosis w…See the Story
Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it
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