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Gold Mine Waste: How Particle Size Affects Water Pollution in Tanzania

November 24, 2024

Ever wondered how tiny pieces of rock from a gold mine can cause big problems? In Tanzania, waste rocks from gold mining are a real headache. Scientists tested different sizes of these rocks - from little ones smaller than a pea to big ones like a chicken egg. They found that tiny rocks can make the

environment

Cattle Farming in Slovenia: A Look at Profits and Emissions

November 23, 2024

In recent years, cattle farming in Slovenia, a pre-Alpine region, has faced numerous challenges. Prices for agricultural inputs and outputs have become quite unpredictable, and the global meat industry is grappling with sustainability issues. The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have further

health

Recycling Chicken Livers to Combat Diabetes

November 22, 2024

Did you know that thousands of tons of chicken livers are tossed out every year in countries like Taiwan? This is because people find them smelly and worry about health issues. But scientists have found a creative way to turn these leftovers into something useful – a special liquid called chicken-li

crypto

Chat with Chainalysis’s Jonathan Levin: Crypto’s Future & Crime Trends

November 20, 2024

Last week, the crypto world buzzed with news. U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) head, Gary Gensler, hinted at his possible departure. Gensler has been under fire for his tough stance on crypto, which led to a lawsuit from 18 states. As President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed to replace G

environment

Future Land Use in China: Balancing Development and Nature

November 20, 2024

Land use changes in the hilly red soil region (HRSR) of Southern China, particularly in Jiangxi Province, are a hot topic. These changes can impact local ecosystem services (ESs) like habitat quality, soil conservation, and water yield. We studied three scenarios for 2035: nature development (ND), e

science

Bridging the Gap: Crop Protection Research Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

November 19, 2024

In the past decade, the crop protection research world has seen a change. Major players in the global market are now joining hands with new and established research organizations. Together, they are bringing in fresh technologies and innovations to the farming community. The goal? To create safe and

technology

Finnish Innovation: Smudge-Free Devices Coming Soon

November 18, 2024

A small Finnish company has made a big splash in the tech world. They've developed a special coating that makes screens and surfaces smudge-free. This isn't any ordinary coating – it's so thin you can't even see it. It can be used on metal, glass, and plastic. It protects devices from scratches, smu

environment

Green Cities: How Cleaning the Air Boosts Economic Growth in China

November 14, 2024

One of the main goals of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is to help cities grow while using resources wisely and reducing pollution. But achieving this balance is tough, especially for countries that are still developing. A recent study looked at how well 284 Chinese cities were do

science

What's Next for Animal Health in Hot Zones?

November 14, 2024

Fifty-five years ago, a journal was born with a mission to improve animal health and production in hot regions. This journal, let's call it "Tropical Livestock Health, " focuses on original research and observations that can boost livestock health and productivity. It's in line with the United Natio

science

Wood in Space: A Green Revolution

November 9, 2024

Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from