Activated

Researchers have developed a simplified, sustainable method of converting sewage sludge from wastewater treatment into high-value activated carbon that can be used in a wide range of industrial and residential applications.After you flush the toilet, drain the sink, or do the laundry, the wastewater travels through the sewer system to a wastewater treatment facility. This results in leftover solid waste – sewage sludge – that can contain heavy metals, chemicals, and pathogens. Given its high pollutant content, the large…

Samsung is bringing several new features with the Galaxy S24, and some of those new features will likely come to older Galaxy phones and tablets with the One UI 6.1 update. Some of those features, including new battery health protection measures, were leaked a few days ago. You don't need to wait for One UI 6.1 to use those features. Access One UI 6.1 battery protection features on phones running One UI 6.0 Yes, you can access One UI 6.1's advanced battery health protection features on your Galaxy phone or tablet running…

A new study has found that specific regions of the brain are activated after a drug is taken intravenously but not when the same drug is taken orally, with increased activity correlating to an increased feeling of euphoria. The findings could lead to new treatments for addiction.Drugs that are smoked or injected enter the brain quicker than those taken orally and, for that reason, can have a greater addictive potential. However, the brain circuits underlying why this happens remain unclear.A new study by researchers at…

Scientists have found that excessive activity of POMC neurons can lead to behavioral problems, and reducing their activity reduces these behaviors.Chronic stress has a clear effect on our behavior, causing issues such as depression, a decrease in enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (<span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>PTSD</div><div…

Apple recently revealed its second-gen HomePod, which is set to become the company’s flagship smart speaker in 2023. Featuring the S7 chipset, spatial audio, Matter compatibility, and tons of fancy room-sensing tech, the device is certain to be a hit when it launches in February. It’ll also feature a temperature and humidity sensor. Oddly enough, so does the existing HomePod Mini — except Apple has only just activated the feature. Apple has kept the temperature and humidity sensor deactivated for years, although now,…

Nearly two years after discontinuing the HomePod, Apple announced a second-generation model on Wednesday. The new HomePod looks similar to the 2018 model, but there are several notable upgrades. The second-generation HomePod adds higher-quality audio, support for Matter’s smart home standard, and new features that weren’t present on the original. One such feature is a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, and although this wasn’t initially available on the HomePod mini, Apple has quietly activated it, some…

Artist’s view of Artemis I – Orion/ESM separation from Upper Stage. Credit: ESA– D. Ducros<span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>NASA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). It is responsible for the civilian space…

A water-activated disposable paper battery has the potential to significantly reduce the amount of electrical trash produced by single-use devices, such as those used in the medical and industrial sectors. Researchers have developed a battery that is cheap to assemble, biodegradable and made of renewable materials. Additionally, it can be made in a range of sizes and forms as desired. An LCD alarm clock may be powered by a two-cell battery created with this technique, just to give you an idea of the power. The battery is…

A newly developed, water-activated disposable paper battery promises to make a big impact on single-use electronics – those temporary gadgets used in medical and industrial fields where electronic waste can quickly start piling up.  The battery that has been demonstrated by researchers is biodegradable, made from sustainable materials, and cheap to put together. What's more, it can be produced in a variety of shapes and sizes as needed.To give an idea of the power, a two-cell battery made using the technology was enough…

| Eddie Brock gets an upgrade in this preview of Venom #8. Maybe he got one of those Fortnite digital download codes. We hear those are all the rage, and there has to be a huge crossover between symbiotebronites and fortbronies, right? Check out the preview below. Venom #8by RAM V. & Bryan Hitch, cover by Bryan HitchTHE MOMENT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! You've watched and read in terror for months, as Dylan Brock has fulfilled his destiny and become the new VENOM! But what about his old man? What about the ORIGINAL…