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
Vietnam has big plans to build a super-fast railway that will zip passengers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in just five hours. This massive project, costing a whopping US$67 billion, is set to transform the country's infrastructure and impress foreign investors. The railway will cover over 1, 500 k
Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour Book" won't become a New York Times bestseller because she chose to sell it exclusively at Target. The publication confirms that books sold by a single vendor aren't tracked for their bestseller list. The 256-page hardcover ($39. 99) shares personal reflections and behind-t
Imagine if we could predict where road accidents might happen just by looking at where people break traffic rules. That's what this paper is all about. It tries to figure out if traffic violations can serve as warning signs for unsafe areas on roads. First, let's talk about what kind of traffic vio
Scientists have been exploring the health benefits hidden in raspberry plants. Previously, they looked at how growing conditions and ripeness affect the beneficial compounds in raspberry leaves and fruits. Now, they've turned their attention to the flowers. Using advanced tools like high-performance
Scientists have recently discovered a fascinating way to improve the texture and nutrient delivery of food gels. They used a mix of proteins from black beans and whey, linking them together with transglutaminase. The key ingredient to make these into gels is glucono-δ-lactone. Here's where it gets i
Machine tools, like any complex system, have a weak link—the joint surface. This surface plays a crucial role in determining the machine's overall stiffness and accuracy during machining. Understanding the distribution of contact stress here is vital but tricky. Scientists have now come up with a cl
President Vladimir Putin recently made a chilling threat. He warned that Russia might use its powerful new hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, against targets in Kyiv. These targets could be military sites, industrial buildings, or decision-making centers. Putin believes this is a response
There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection
