Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life Posted March 31, 2024 New research based on data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa than thought. Even with little or no oxygen…
More than one hundred new species found in deep-sea coral reefs and sponge gardens Posted March 30, 2024 An international group of scientists has discovered more than 100 new species living on seamounts off the coast of Chile. From deep-sea corals to glass sponges, sea urchins, am…
Trial to see whether AI app accurately detects TB cough Posted March 24, 2024 At the Kenya Medical Research Institute, research is underway to create a mobile phone application that uses AI to diagnose tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. In a sp…
Bendy phones and satellite connectivity – new handsets showcased at Barcelona’s MWC Posted March 23, 2024 Want to see mobile phones of the future? Then Barcelona is the place to be. At this year’s Mobile World Congress tech show, smaller brands are trying to find novel ways to stan…
Lab-grown diamonds come with sparkling price tags, but many have cloudy sustainability claims Posted March 17, 2024 Lab-created diamonds come with sparkling claims: that they are ethically made by machines running on renewable energy. But many don’t live up to these claims or don’t respond to q…
Researchers look at alternative sources of rubber Posted March 16, 2024 Katrina Cornish, a professor at Ohio State University who studies rubber alternatives, raises dandelions and the desert shrub guayule in greenhouses at the Ohio Agricultural Resea…
Fruity fashion: Kenyan pineapple waste that used to be burnt made into shoes and bags Posted March 10, 2024 Pineapples: beloved by chefs–and cocktail makers–all over the world for bringing a reliable tropical sweetness. Now, an innovative firm in Kenya is gaining fans by turning waste f…
Masked ball is the social highlight of the Venice Carnival Posted March 9, 2024 Take a peek at a night of lavish fantasy in Venice: the city’s masked carnival ball. Il Ballo del Doge (Doge’s Ball) attracts visitors from around the world who want to dress up i…
Artist paints colorful designs on power poles in Australian town Posted March 3, 2024 Art galleries and exhibitions are few and far between in a small Queensland sugar town, but its streets certainly don’t lack color. Power poles in Lucinda have become canvases …
US prison labor tied to some of the world’s most popular food brands Posted March 2, 2024 A hidden intricate web links hundreds of popular food brands to work done by US prisoners. A two-year Associated Press (AP) investigation found that everything from grains, mea…