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Repairing Cracks: Cutting-Edge Concrete with Bacteria

December 15, 2024

Imagine concrete that doesn’t just sit there, but actively fixes itself when it gets damaged. That’s what scientists are working on with a type of concrete mixed with special bacteria. Here’s how it works: tiny bacteria are added to the concrete mix, but they stay dormant, like little living seeds.

environment

Transforming Fruit and Veg Waste into Energy: A Sonic Solution

December 14, 2024

Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's

politics

Ukraine Faces Massive Attack: Russia Targets Energy with Missiles and Drones

December 14, 2024

On Friday, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles along with almost 200 drones. This attack was one of the most intense strikes on Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rep

business

China's Sports Boom: More Than Just Games

December 14, 2024

Sports are a big deal worldwide, and China is no exception. Its sports industry is growing fast, with predictions it'll reach an astonishing $776 billion by 2025. What's driving this growth? Well, the Chinese government is investing heavily in sports infrastructure. They're building stadiums and tra

environment

Fighting the Potato Pest: Using Fungi and Mites

December 12, 2024

The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella, is a big problem for potato farmers everywhere. So far, the main way to deal with it is by using chemical pesticides, which are not great for the environment or people's health. Scientists have been looking for better ways to control PTM. They fo

science

Mars Helicopter Mystery Solved: Why Ingenuity Crashed

December 12, 2024

Eleven months after Ingenuity, a helicopter on Mars, made its last flight, engineers and scientists from NASA and a private company involved in its creation have found the probable cause of its crash. The problem? The chopper's sensors didn't see enough detail on Mars' smooth surface to figure out i

environment

Greening Chicago: Can Labor and Environment Work Together?

December 10, 2024

Illinois' environmental and labor leaders are exploring cooperation to tackle the state's climate challenges. Jennifer Walling, head of the Illinois Environmental Council, and Marc Poulos, a labor representative, recently visited Germany to learn about their efficient mass transit system. They hope

entertainment

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A Global Phenomenon

December 10, 2024

In an unprecedented feat, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has become the most profitable musical tour ever, amassing a staggering $2 billion from ticket sales. This surpasses the previous record held by Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which brought in $939 million. Remarkably, Swift achieved

technology

Raspberry Pi's New Keyboard Computer: A Powerful Upgrade!

December 10, 2024

Raspberry Pi has just launched a new version of its compact computer-in-a-keyboard, known as the Raspberry Pi 500. This upgraded model comes with improved features and performance from the Raspberry Pi 5 microcomputer, which was introduced last September. The Raspberry Pi 500 is now available, start

health

Understanding KRAS in Biliary Tract Cancers: A Survival Study

December 9, 2024

Scientists have been looking into the role of KRAS variants in biliary tract cancers. These cancers include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHC), extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (EHC), and gallbladder adenocarcinoma (GB). The study aimed to find out how common these KRAS variants are and if they af