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oil

A Smart Way to Find Pesticides in Oils

December 4, 2024

Researchers came up with a new method to check how many organochlorine pesticides are in edible oils. They used something called density tunable dispersive solid phase extraction, or DTDSPE for short. This method combines the extraction with a process called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-

environment

Cleaning Up Oil Spills: A New Way with Green Chemicals

December 4, 2024

Oil spills are a big problem for our planet's water bodies. They hurt marine life and can last for a long time. People have been trying different ways to clean them up, like physical methods, heating, using living organisms, and chemicals. But these don't always work well. Chemical dispersants are p

business

Intel's CEO Steps Down, Signaling Chip Giant's Shifts

December 3, 2024

Intel has seen some big changes just recently. The company's long-time CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has left the scene after over 40 years. A surprise announcement came this Monday, naming two other executives, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, as temporary co-CEOs while they look for a new leade

crypto

Crypto Markets and Safe Havens: A COVID-19 Perspective

December 2, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people wondered if cryptocurrencies acted like gold during financial crises. This study looked at the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies and their connection to gold and crude oil markets before and during COVID-19. Researchers used various statistical methods to find

science

Turning Waste Oil into Fuel: The Ultrasonic Way

December 1, 2024

Imagine transforming the used cooking oil from your favorite fried chicken joint into clean fuel. That’s what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic technology. Before the oil can be turned into biodiesel, it goes through a two-step process called degumming and esterification. First, the oil is cl

science

Drought's Impact on Soil Microbes: A Tale of Fungi's Resilience

November 30, 2024

What happens to microbes in our soil when the weather gets funky? Scientists decided to find out by designing a cool experiment. They made it rain less and heated things up a bit, just like climate change might do. They even added some heavy oxygen and hydrogen to track what the microbes were doing.

science

Underwater Bubbles & Hydrofoils: A Closer Look

November 29, 2024

Ever wondered how bubbles behave near underwater foils? Researchers have been studying this with advanced experiments and theories. They found that the shape and size of hydrofoils, which are used to create lift underwater, can greatly affect how bubbles change their shape and collapse. These tiny b

environment

How Protists Help Clean Up Cadmium-Polluted Soil

November 29, 2024

Did you know that tiny organisms called protists can play a big role in making the soil healthier? Scientists decided to see how these microscopic creatures affect soil when it's polluted with a heavy metal called cadmium. They focused on one type of protist called Colpoda steinii. Soil naturally h

science

How Silicon Nanocages on Graphene Help Clean Up Oil Spills

November 28, 2024

Imagine tiny, super-strong silicon cages growing on sheets of graphene, creating a surface that water hates but oil loves. This is the idea behind a new material that can soak up oil spills like a sponge. Scientists grew these silicon cages, called octa-phenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (O

politics

The Struggle for Influence: A Trump Aide's Controversial Dealings

November 26, 2024

In a surprising twist, Donald Trump's inner circle is under scrutiny. One of Trump's top aides, Boris Epshteyn, is accused of trying to make money using his influence. Sources say people claimed Epshteyn asked for passable fees to promote candidates or connect people with the new administration. The