New theory proposes ‘Oumuamua is an interstellar hydrogen iceberg

The exact nature of the bizarre interstellar object ‘Oumuamua remains a mystery. There’s been no shortage of ideas, but now astronomers at Yale and the University of Chicago have proposed that it’s a brand new type of object: a hydrogen iceberg.

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Pumps in Sewage Treatment Plants Have to do a Reliable Job

In addition to plastic particles and drug residues, fibrous substances cause major problems for many sewage treatment plants, because too many people are currently disposing of moist wipes, cosmetic and kitchen paper in the toilet.

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How cloud computing has supported the COVID-19 response

By ITU News The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reinvent how we work, learn, help, engage and socialize. Cloud computing has played a crucial role in enabling businesses and governments to quickly apply solutions to respond to the crisis and maintain continuity. Cloud computing, often referred to as ‘the Cloud’, is defined by ITU as a paradigm for […]

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New discovery helps explain ketamine’s antidepressant qualities

Scientists have discovered a new mechanism to help illustrate the rapid antidepressant qualities of ketamine. Imaging patients with depression revealed ketamine’s effects are a result of its interaction with a particular kind of serotonin receptor.

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Yale study suggests tectonic plates formed very early in Earth’s history

When did Earth's plate tectonics begin? A new study from Yale University claims to have found evidence that plate tectonics started about a billion years earlier than is currently thought, which places it very soon after the planet’s formation.

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Sweden welcomes its first wooden wind turbine tower

The wheels have begun to turn on an interesting new form of wind turbine in Sweden, with the country’s first wooden power-generation tower now complete. It's hoped the tower will be a harbinger of cheaper and greener solutions for renewable energy.

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Watch | 5G in Nigeria: Any link with COVID-19?

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Nigeria is answering the telecoms market most controversial question sparked by claims that 5G mobile technology caused the deadly Coronavirus outbreak. Home to a booming telecoms market, Nigeria’s active phone connections was 187,435,821 (98.19%) and Internet users were 132,013,241 by February, according to official figures. Meanwhile, claims that Coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19 and 5G mobile […]

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America returns to manned spaceflight with launch of SpaceX Demo-2

The launch of the SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the ISS marks two historic events. It is the first manned launch from American soil since the retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet in 2011, and the first ever manned commercial mission to go into orbit.

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Crua plays doubles with its Koala V2 hammock tent

Two years ago, Crua Outdoors introduced a Koala hammock able to work as a lie-flat lounge, suspended shelter and zero-gravity chair. The new, improved Koala V2 is now headed to crowdfunding, bringing refinements like a two-person version.

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