A Caltech researcher accidentally discovered a metal-eating bacterium after leaving a dirty glass in tap water. The bacteria seem to feed on manganese, creating oxidation and creating a bit of a mess. Scientists now believe the bacteria may be responsible for some well-known problems with water distribution systems in which …
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We could have a problem with our roads: The researchers discovered that sunlight and rain could turn certain compounds in the asphalt into potentially dangerous hydrocarbons, threatening the environment and the people who use these routes. In particular, it is the binder (also called asphalt cement) that is the problem. …
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File photo of a Falcon 9 rocket on the Cape 40 Complex Cana launch pad. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX aims to relaunch the Falcon 9 booster that catapulted astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station in May on Monday, this time carrying a South Korean military communications …
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Many of our offices are now empty as we spend time in our offices Uneebo Office Design photo on Unsplash The new Zoom TV from DTEN It is, frankly, a bit silly. It’s a 27 “standalone touch screen with three cameras, eight microphones, and built-in Zoom software. It combines with …
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Should coronavirus deaths be included in the official coronavirus death count if the victim died only “with” the virus, rather than “for” that? That’s the question people are asking, in light of a recently revealed episode in Florida (which is now the epicenter of the US coronavirus pandemic). A young …
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