The device is an important step towards achieving artificial photosynthesis – a process that neglects the ability of plants to convert sunlight into energy. It is based on advanced ‘photosheet’ technology and converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and formic acid – a storable fuel that can be …
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Why a strike for racial justice began with the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA
The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision not to take the court to their playoff game Wednesday resonated rapidly across the sports world. Her protest against the shooting of a Black man by police, Jacob Blake, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was joined by other teams in the NBA, as well as three other leagues: …
Read More »The daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman surprises fans with rare selfies
The daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has made a very rare appearance on her Instagram page, which she normally reserves for quirky drawings and snaps of scenic landscapes. The 25-year-old Bella Kidman Cruise broke from the tradition of posing for an artistic selfie when she snapped herself in …
Read More »Amazon’s Halo fitness tracker will measure your body fat … and tone of voice?
A wristband without a screen. A service that scans your body through your camera. An always-listening voice analysis that provides guidance on emotional tone. Amazon’s entry into the fitness space is truly strange and ambitious. And we just get our minds around it. Amazon has entered the health and fitness …
Read More »Is 6 feet enough for social distance? New study describes risks
The current guidance for safe social distancing may not be enough to stop the spread of COVID-19, a new analysis suggests. In the report, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Oxford say that other factors, such as ventilation, crowd size, exposure time and whether face …
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