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Scanning electron micrograph of mouse nerve cells affected by misfolded amyloid and beta proteins, believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease. Linnea Lundgren/Linear Imaging/Science Photo Library Research is…
Both avian and non-avian reptiles eliminate excess nitrogen as solid compounds known as “urate,” an evolutionary trait that aids in water conservation. Despite this adaptation, numerous…
Tanks for disposal at a Kansas site where waste is funneled into underground salt cavesVaulted Deep A startup named Vaulted Deep has partnered with Microsoft to…
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a pain reliever traditionally produced from a diminished supply of fossil fuels, such as crude oil. Every year, thousands of…
It’s affordable, frequently subpar, and often ends up stuffed in a bottle or hidden among other miscellaneous items, takeout menus, and birthday candles in kitchen drawers.…
Vegetarians have a similar reaction to meat as they do to eating feces or human flesh, according to recent research from Oxford University. A study involving…
Here’s a question you might want to skip while enjoying a meal: Which animal has the fastest urine stream in the world? Is it the elephant?…
Cities produce a lot of waste. What we consider to be biodegradable or compostable materials is Organic waste. Remaining food scraps, fallen trees, and cow poop…
A network of airports like Hong Kong International Airport could effectively detect disease outbreaks Yuen Man Cheung / Alamy A global early warning system for disease…
During sleep, your brain eliminates toxins that have accumulated throughout the day. Robert Reeder/Getty Images Sleeping pills may help you doze off, but the sleep you…
A redox flow battery at a power plant in Japan. New process could replace rare metals in these batteries with industrial byproductsPhoto by Alessandro Gandolfi/Panos Industrial…
A dog chased a ball past me at full speed across the open fields of Seascale Beach, Cumbria. The beach is surrounded by a small park,…
More than half of uncollected plastic waste is incineratedTim Gainey/Alamy Approximately 1.5 billion people around the world have no access to waste collection services, making how…
A sweet dessert made from Neurospora crassa served at the Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen. Alchemist A type of mold that grows on discarded food has been…
Have you ever experienced this feeling before? On a blazing hot day, the desire to plunge into a cool stream of water intensifies by the minute.…
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images In 1980, Disney World in Orlando, Florida, began developing a new method of generating electricity for its theme parks that would reduce the…
According to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, individual neurons work together to generate rhythmic waves that propel fluid through dense brain tissue,…
A group of 25 California counties has sued Elon Musk’s Tesla, accusing the electric car maker of mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities in the state.…
This cardboard-based foam reinforced with gelatin has the potential to make packaging materials more sustainable.Credit: Gou Jingsheng Eco-friendly cushion foam made from recycled cardboard provides a…