You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but
TikTok has decided to fight back against Canada's decision to make it shut down its business in the country. The company filed a case in Vancouver's Federal Court on December 5, hoping to overturn the government's order. Why did Canada do this? Because of concerns about national security, linked to
Imagine being able to create your own solar eclipse, whenever you want. That's what scientists are hoping to do with two satellites launched by the European Space Agency. These spacecraft, part of the Proba-3 mission, are designed to work together in perfect harmony, like a well-choreographed dance.
Today marks the birthdays of some notable celebrities, including Mo’Nique (57), Gary Dourdan (58), Jermaine Jackson (70), and Bess Armstrong (71). As you celebrate your special day, consider this advice tailored to your zodiac sign. Aries, it's time to listen and learn. Assess situations carefully
B-cell cancers are different. They develop slowly, which makes testing new treatments challenging. Researchers often use substitutes, known as surrogate endpoints, to speed up trials. But these shortcuts must be reliable for each type of disease and therapy. Let's explore how scientists ensure these
Quercetin, a plant-based compound, has been shown to fight cancer by reducing inflammation and protecting cells from damage. It stops the growth of tumors by blocking certain substances and enzymes. However, quercetin has some challenges, like poor absorption and quick breakdown in the body. This ma
General Motors (GM) has made a big change in its plans for self-driving cars. Instead of trying to create a fleet of robotaxis that drive themselves, GM will now focus on improving driver-assistance features. This change comes after GM realized that developing a robotaxi service would need a lot of
The Lions are still the kings of the jungle in the NFL power rankings. They've only lost once, making them the team to beat. The Eagles, on the other hand, had a tough time against a weak team, which isn't a good sign for their future games. The Chiefs keep pulling off wins in unexpected ways. Could
Representative Ro Khanna from California made a big blunder on a social media platform, wrongly claiming that top health insurance companies made over $1. 3 trillion in profits in 2023. The real figure? A much smaller $70. 7 billion. This mix-up happened during a time when talks about healthcare ref
Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted
