Study shows McDonald's, Burger King food packaging contains cancer-causing chemical PFAS
Mar 28, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Science
An investigation from Consumer Reports revealed that the packaging used for food at many major fast-food chains including McDonalds, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, and Sweet Green contain a cancer-causing called PFAS, or per-...
Artificial sweeteners in Coke Zero, other soft drinks linked to cancer risk: study
Mar 28, 2022 06:58 am UTC| Health Science Economy
Consuming artificial sweeteners used in many soft drinks, including Coke Zero, could increase the risk of developing cancer, according to a study by NutriNet-Sante. The study analyzed data of over 103,000 French peoples...
Tiny satellites are changing the way we explore our planet and beyond
Mar 27, 2022 14:09 pm UTC| Science
Want to go to space? It could cost you. This month, the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will make the first fully-private, crewed flight to the International Space Station. The going price for a seat is US$55 million. The...
Scientists find microplastics in blood in 80% of humans
Mar 25, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Nature Health Science
Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time from nearly 80 percent of 22 anonymous, healthy volunteers, warning that the ubiquitous particles could also be making their way...
A solar power station in space? Here’s how it would work – and the benefits it could bring
Mar 21, 2022 15:21 pm UTC| Science
The UK government is reportedly considering a 16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space. Yes, you read that right. Space-based solar power is one of the technologies to feature in the governments Net...
Mar 21, 2022 15:18 pm UTC| Science
More than ten years ago, the so-called rare earth crisis highlighted the fragility of the supply chain of these metals, which are crucial for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Most of the worlds supply of these...
New diagnostic method detects Parkinson’s Disease through manner of walking
Mar 14, 2022 23:50 pm UTC| Health Science Economy
A new diagnostic method that ascertains if a person is suffering from Parkinsons disease or dementia by looking at the manner of walking has been patented. A new diagnostic technique developed by a St. Marys Hospital...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects