Scientists have developed a forensic tracer that uses lead isotopes to detect and measure coal fly ash in dust, soil and sediments. Tests show the new tracer can distinguish between the isotopic signature of lead derived from coal ash and lead that comes from other major human or natural sources. Exposure to fly ash from dust, soil or sediments has been linked to numerous diseases and health concerns.
Read moreA new study of Native American use of galena increases understanding of how they were using the land and its resources.
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The world's weirdest little primate has gotten even weirder, thanks to the discovery of a tiny extra digit. Aye-ayes possess small 'pseudothumbs' — complete with their own fingerprints — that may help them grip objects and branches as they move through trees. This is the first accessory digit ever found in a primate.
Tracking lead levels in soil over time is critical for cities to determine lead contamination risks for their youngest and most vulnerable residents, according to a new study.
Read moreCredit to Author: Philip Salter| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:39:40 +0000
What if you could use everyday computer hardware to make money while you slept? Wouldn’t you start right away? I caught the cryptocurrency bug shortly after the launch of Bitcoin and became very passionate about mining after that. My interest grew to the point that it became a career, and these days I’m head of […]
What You Need to Know About GPU Crypto Mining was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt.
Read moreCredit to Author: Marco Streng| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:34:19 +0000
GPU mining of cryptocurrencies remains popular, particularly among small-scale or at-home miners, but when it comes to large-scale operations, miners tend to favor purpose-built ASIC mining chips. There has also been some contention in the crypto community in regards to GPU mining vs ASIC mining, with issues relating to decentralization, usefulness, and security. However, a […]
There Are Some Big Misconceptions About GPU Crypto Mining, Says Leading Market Player was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt.
Read moreThe massive underground infrastructure that allows farmers to cultivate crops on much of the world's most productive land has outlived its design life and should be updated, according to a new study. Installing higher-capacity pipes and conservation practices would yield a wide range of production and environmental benefits.
Read moreBy rearing frogs with parents — or foster parents — of different colors, biologists discovered that behavior in response to color may be more important than genetics in the evolution of new species.
Read moreAn international research team has used nanoparticles to convert carbon dioxide into valuable raw materials. Scientists have adopted the principle from enzymes that produce complex molecules in multi-step reactions. The team transferred this mechanism to metallic nanoparticles, also known as nanozymes. The chemists used carbon dioxide to produce ethanol and propanol, which are common raw materials for the chemical industry.
Read moreThe origin of the tin used in the Bronze Age has long been one of the greatest enigmas in archaeological research. Now researchers have solved part of the puzzle. They were able to proof that tin ingots found at archaeological sites in Israel, Turkey, and Greece do not come from Central Asia, as previously assumed, but from tin deposits in Europe.
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