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There is a common refrain that masks do not protect you; They protect other people from their own germs, which is especially important to prevent infected people from unknowingly transmitting the coronavirus. But now, there is mounting evidence that masks also protect you. If you are unlucky enough to meet …

On July 14, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft approached 7,800 miles (12,550 km) from Pluto, capturing the first close-up images of that distant and mysterious world. The photos stunned even the most imaginative researchers and space fanatics, revealing mind-blowing diversity and the complexity of the terrain in the cold. dwarf …

Burger King on Tuesday unveiled a Whopper made from cows that produce 33% less methane emissions. By adding 100 grams of lemongrass to cow diets, Burger King says cows burp and fart less, producing less methane, which can contribute to climate change. “It’s not really rocket science,” said Restaurant Brands …

Mining bitcoin Now it demands more computing power than ever before, with a mining difficulty hitting a new high of 17.35 trillion, 9.89% more than the previous record released on July 1. The new bitcoin mining difficulty (a metric describing how difficult it is to compete for cryptocurrency rewards on …

All of this is still very surreal, but the Pittsburgh Penguins opened their July training camp on Monday as they begin their preparations to chase the Stanley Cup, starting with their round-to-head matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The big question that was answered during Monday’s first practice was the combination …