MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the journal Joule, the team outlines...
A new blood test is highly accurate at diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome, offering for the first time an objective way to identify the sometimes disabling condition that is estimated to affect up to 2.5 million people in the U.S. A University of Oxford-led research team compared test results among 61 people with chronic fatigue syndrome,...
Being a Tesla owner today seems to lend some credence to the whole ‘Go Green’ movement. But there are many pitfalls that come with an electric vehicle. One such owner was Mario Zelaya in Canada. He recently stated that he had been locked out of his luxury Tesla car. This took place after the battery d!ed....
There is a dark and spine-tingling part in the rich tapestry of Earth’s wildlife that is dedicated to some of the most dangerous and scariest animals known to humans. From the deepest parts of the ocean to the thickest woods, these animals have earned their scary names by having dangerous traits, looking like monsters, and...
Exploring the fascinating journey of life expectancy across generations unveils a captivating narrative of human progress, medical breakthroughs, and societal transformations. From the dawn of the 20th century to the present day, our article delves into the dynamic tapestry of life expectancy, inviting readers on a reflective journey to discover the remarkable fluctuations and pivotal...
Who knew a pair of socks could be so divisive? Another day, another Gen Z criticism of millennial fashion choices. The ever-lasting feud between Millennials and Gen Z is nothing new, with the two age groups clashing over everything from clothing choices to where you part your hair in the past couple of years. However, a new debate has stirred on TikTok over...
The Earth isn’t flat you bunch of dingleberries If you have any notions of being a Flat Earther around Professor Brian Cox then you might want to ditch those, as he pretty much has no time for any of that malarkey. Despite a plethora of scientific evidence and actual pictures of our planet taken from space showing it to...
A jaguar swiped at a woman who jumped over the enclosure to get a selfie A woman was attacked by a jaguar in an Arizona zoo after climbing over the enclosure to try and get a selfie. While it should be common knowledge to not approach wild animals, even those in captivity, some people just don’t...
There’s part of the song Shaggy says no one remembers. Shaggy has revealed how his most famous song isn’t about what you think. The Jamaican-American reggae musician, whose real name is Orville Richard Burrell CD, is obviously known for his huge chart topper ‘It Wasn’t Me’. The 2000 hit still gets played today and for even...
For all we know, the food could still be sitting there (I hope not) Tipping is pretty divisive on the web, with seemingly everyone having opinions on the matter. And there have been a lot of negative stories surrounding tipping in recent weeks, including an ice parlour worker allegedly being fired for accepting an $100 tip. Of course,...
Being in love is a wonderful feeling, but sometimes, love can cloud our judgment and make it hard to see the reality of a relationship. If you’ve been feeling uneasy or unhappy lately, it might be time to take a step back and reevaluate your relationship health. Remember, you deserve to be in a happy...
There’s nothing quite like stumbling across a spooky cave. But would you dive in? Well, that’s what archaeologists in Israel did last year when they found an ancient cavern which may have been used for spiritual practices. The Te’omim cave is southwest of Jerusalem, and has been the subject of an archaeological dig, which opened up...
