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Transforming Waste into Wealth: A New Way to Use Sewage Sludge

December 17, 2024

Did you know that sewage sludge, the stuff left over after treating wastewater, could be a treasure trove of biogenic carbon? It's true! In the EU alone, over 10 million dry tons are produced each year, containing about 30% carbon by dry weight. The problem? It's wet and full of ash, making it tough

education

Unlocking Complicated Concepts: The Power of Explanations

December 16, 2024

Scientists conducted six experiments to pinpoint the most effective way to teach complex ideas. They focused on two key aspects of learning categories: how we're trained and how we get feedback. Some participants learned by classifying things, like true or false, while others just observed and were

science

Sounds of the Sand: How Mongolian Gerbils Talk in Families

December 16, 2024

Ever wondered how animals communicate in their families? Scientists found out that Mongolian gerbils use a complex set of sounds and calls, which differ between families. They studied three gerbil families living in a large space for 20 days, recording their vocalizations. By using a special compute

health

Unraveling Asthma in the Workplace: A New Look at Different Types

December 16, 2024

Have you ever thought about how some types of asthma are caused by work? Scientists recently studied this by looking at different patterns, or phenotypes, of asthma that are related to work. They used a method called cluster analysis and turned to the help of machines, a field known as machine learn

politics

Why Women's Leadership Matters: Supporting Our Next Generation

December 16, 2024

Think back to when Barack Obama was elected as our first Black president. My 8-year-old daughter asked me then, "Why haven't we ever had a woman president? " Fast forward to today, and at 23, she's still asking the same question. With Vice President Kamala Harris losing the recent presidential elect

sports

Baseball Breakthrough: Negro Leagues Get Major League Status

December 16, 2024

On February 16, 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) made a significant change by officially elevating the Negro Leagues to Major League status. This recognition marked a historic moment, highlighting the immense talent and contributions of African American baseball players who previously weren't ackno

technology

Are Tesla Fires Really Worse Than Pinto's?

December 16, 2024

You might have seen a meme comparing old Ford Pinto fires to modern Tesla fires. But is it a fair comparison? Let's break it down. The meme, posted by a political page, says 27 people died in Pinto fires, making it a "joke. " But hold on, that's not the whole story. In reality, Pinto's reputation as

health

Why Lean Six Sigma and Investments Can Save Hospital Time and Money

December 15, 2024

Hospitals often face delays due to missing or broken surgical tools. This is a big problem because it can hold up operations and waste resources. Lean Six Sigma is a smart way to fix this. It's like a toolbox filled with methods to cut waste and make processes more reliable. By using these tools, ho

environment

Cleaning Up Idaho's Waters: A Journey Through TMDLs

December 15, 2024

Idaho's waters are vital for life and leisure, but many face pollution problems from farming, city runoff, and old mine waste. The Clean Water Act steps in with a tool called Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) to fix this. TMDLs set the limit on pollutants a water body can handle while still being sa

entertainment

Snoop & Dre Bring the Heat to Our New Playlist

December 15, 2024

Even as the year comes to a close, the music world isn't done yet. Our new playlist update, "Fire Emoji, " is here with some fresh tunes. Leading the pack is Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's comeback album, "Missionary, " blending classic vibes with modern twists. A standout track is "Gunz N Smoke, " featur