Oil refineries have a problem: they produce a lot of waste. But what if this waste could be turned into something useful? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They took two types of waste: oily sludge (OS) from refineries and algal biomass (AB) from wastewater treatment. The goal was to see
On Oct. 15, a man was taken into custody after a stabbing happened at a hotel in Wellington. The person who was hurt was rushed to the hospital, but they were not in serious danger. People who saw what happened said the man who did the stabbing used hurtful words about race during a fight before the
Warner Bros. Discovery has joined Paramount in refusing to support a boycott of Israeli film companies. The boycott, led by Film Workers for Palestine, has gained support from over 4, 000 industry professionals, including many well-known actors and filmmakers. The group argues that Israeli instituti
On October 15, a wave of cyberattacks hit major gaming organizations, with hackers taking over their YouTube channels to push fake cryptocurrency schemes. This wasn't just a one-off incident but a coordinated effort targeting multiple big names in the gaming world. The official Dota 2 channel, run
October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great
October 6th has seen the birth of many notable figures. It's a day packed with celebrities from various fields, including acting, music, and even engineering. Let's dive in and see who shares this special day. First up, we have Elisabeth Shue, who turns 62. She's known for her acting chops and has
Oksana Baiul, a name synonymous with grace and determination, has had quite the journey. Born in Ukraine, she rose to fame as a figure skater, making history as the first athlete to win gold for independent Ukraine at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Her coach, Galina Zmievskaya, often spoke about the toug
OpenAI just became the world's most valuable private company. This is a huge deal. The company, led by Sam Altman, is now worth $500 billion. That's more than SpaceX, which has been the top dog for years. Other AI companies like Anthropic and Perplexity are way behind. Who bought into this? Big name
On Mars, scientists have found something unusual. The Perseverance rover, exploring Jezero Crater, discovered a strange rock called Cheyava Falls. This rock has tiny black spots and unique patterns. Scientists are excited because these spots contain carbon, iron, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elemen
On October 11, a special gathering will take place to highlight breast cancer awareness. From 10 a. m. to noon, the community is invited to join in at 1609 First Ave. , Rock Falls. This is the second time this event is happening, and it's all about learning and support. Several groups will be there
