Imagine transforming the used cooking oil from your favorite fried chicken joint into clean fuel. That’s what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic technology. Before the oil can be turned into biodiesel, it goes through a two-step process called degumming and esterification. First, the oil is cl
Have you ever thought about how your body processes fats? Imagine if there was a natural way to help it manage cholesterol better. Enter Anti-b, a compound that scientists are buzzing about. They tested it on animals with high cholesterol and fatty livers, and guess what? These critters got healthie
A winter weather warning has been issued for multiple counties in Western New York (WNY). Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties due to the onset of lake effect snow. This type of snowfall typically affects commu
You know how fruits get their yummy smell? It's all thanks to tiny, invisible compounds called volatile esters. In 'Nanguo' pears, these esters are produced by an enzyme called PuAAT1. But what happens when you treat these pears with a chemical called 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)? This chemical is u
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has cleared up a remark he made after his team's rough Champions League game. His team drew 3-3 with Feyenoord on Tuesday, letting three goals slip in after the 75th minute. After the match, reporters noticed scratches on his nose and head. When asked about th
Manchester United is on the hunt for a new striker this winter, and many names have been thrown into the mix. Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani was one of the rumored targets, but according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the deal isn't hot right now. The French international has
In the woods near Berlin, protesters are refusing to come down from the trees. German police are trying to clear the camp, climbed up ladders to reach the protesters and cut down the rope structures they've set up. Why all the fuss? Tesla's planning to expand their gigafactory, the only one in Europ
Did you know that blood fats might be linked to colon cancer? Scientists wanted to find out if there's a real connection. They used a method called Mendelian randomization to see if high blood lipids or certain cholesterol-lowering drugs could raise your risk of getting colon cancer. The results wer
Manchester City has been on a losing streak for five games, with their latest defeat being a 4-0 loss at home against Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola, the team's manager, admitted that the team is struggling defensively and their confidence has taken a hit. Despite this, he remains optimistic and i
Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi
