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Killing of officer in Chilean town of Antofagasta set in motion events that led to pair’s death in shootout with Bolivian soldiers. The Wild Bunch gang of American outlaws pictured in 1901. Butch Cassidy is seated on the right and Sundance seated on …
A breakthrough in electrolyte design has pulled high-density batteries a little closer to reality. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Dec 15 – Next-generation batteries could take on many forms, but one design that scientists are pinning a lot of hope on involves the …
Chronotherapeutic drug delivery aims to maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects. Vaselena/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Tobias Eckle, Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Published: 2022 Dec 13 – All living organisms on Earth are exposed to …
Push-button childbirth after an out-of-body pregnancy: it’s going to be an option soon, says Hashem Al-Ghaili. Hashem Al-Ghaili View gallery – 7 images – By Loz Blain 2022 Dec 12 – The EctoLife Artificial Womb Facility envisages a controversial new way to be pregnant, …
To create fusion ignition, the National Ignition Facility’s laser energy is converted into X-rays inside a capsule called a hohlraum, which then compress a fuel capsule until it implodes, creating a high-temperature, high-pressure plasma. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Dec …
Touted as a cure for environmental and physical ills, the organic movement is falling short of high expectations. Illustration: Elia Barbieri/The Guardian – Julian Baggini Last modified on 2022 Dec 12 – After 10 years of slow but steady growth, sales of organic …
Scientists are hoping ‘historical biomolecules’ on a 15th-century missive written by Vlad Dracula, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s vampire count, will reveal more about him. A 16th-century portrait of Vlad III, more commonly known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula. Photograph: Ian …
Invasive reptile scuttles into electric substation in Florida, frying power and itself. Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida, where they are notorious for disrupting traffic. Photograph: Mike Stocker/AP– Guardian staff Last modified on 2022 Dec 09 – This rebel reptile had …
Series of attacks come after assault on North Carolina facilities cut electricity to 40,000. Power lines in Oregon, seen after a wildfire. It is unclear who is behind the attacks on power stations. Photograph: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Reuters – Dani Anguiano in Los Angeles @dani_anguiano …
Although the toilet used in the study just contained clean tap water, such would not be the case in a real-word flushing scenario. John Crimaldi – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Dec 08 – You’ve probably heard it before – if you don’t put the …
