Use of Colorimetric Polymer Sensors for Nitrite Detection in Processed Meats
Science

Salami and bacon, for example, are preserved using nitrite or nitrate salts so that they last longer after being cured and processed. In the body, nitrate can be broken down into more reactive nitrite. Once combined with ammonia, nitrite can generate carcinogenic nitrosamines. Methods now used to assess nitrite content in food aren’t always user-friendly, requiring specialised equipment and time-consuming manual effort. An easy-to-use method for quantifying nitrite has been

Scientists Believe Dugongs Are "Functionally Extinct" in China
Science

Once upon a time, dugongs swam without disturbance throughout the seas of southern China. However, a report published this week in the journal Royal Society Open Science claims that hunting, habitat loss, collisions with ships, and other human interventions have rendered these once-abundant marine animals “functionally extinct” in China. Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are huge mammals that spend most of their time feeding on underwater seagrass, where they can weigh up

In North America, Google Pixel has captured 2% of the market and is experiencing explosive rise in sales
Business

The Q2 2022 data for the North American smartphone market share were released by Canalys, and once again, Google was the most notable shifter, with enormous growth numbers thanks to the Pixel 6. According to Canalys, Google increased by 230 percent from the previous quarter and by 380 percent from the year before. It may sound like a huge accomplishment, but keep in mind that we’re talking about Google’s very

3D printing helps blind chemists to visualize the data
Science

A group of US chemists converted scientific charts and graphics into tactile materials. This could aid low-vision students and scientists. The team lead by Baylor University biochemist Bryan Shaw used 3D printing to turn scientific images into thin 3D constructs called lithophanes. Shaw’s endeavour began as a personal outreach effort. My baby was born with eye tumours, so I became a doctor. Despite losing an eye and having tumours in

A total $30 billion will be spent on building chip factories in Arizona by Intel and Brookfield.
Technology

On Tuesday, Intel Corp and Canadian investment firm Brookfield Asset Management announced a $30 billion combined funding commitment for Intel’s cutting-edge chip facilities in Arizona. This month, President Biden gave his signature to the CHIPS and Science Act, which allocates $52.7 billion in subsidies for the production and research of semiconductors in the United States. The infrastructure unit of Brookfield will invest up to $15 billion into the expansion project

Metal pieces cause recall of frozen pizza
Business

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Sunday that Home Run Inn Frozen Foods of Illinois is recalling about 13,099 pounds of frozen meat pizza product due to possible contamination with foreign objects, specifically metal. On June 6, 2022, production began on the frozen beef pizzas. In accordance with the product’s labelling, please do not use the following: The “Home Run

semiconductor Components Market
Business

Semiconductor Components Market Size According to the study, the Indian semiconductor components market was valued $119 billion in 2021 and is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 19% between the forecast years 2021 and 2026. ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) initiatives would promote local sourcing of semi-components, driving the Indian semiconductor component market to $300 billion in cumulative revenues by 2026, according to a new analysis. Semiconductor

The number of people crossing the border illegally drops somewhat in July but remains high overall
Business

On Monday, government officials reported that the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border had decreased again in July compared to the previous month. Title 42, a law enacted during the pandemic that restricts the ability of migrants to claim asylum on the grounds of stopping the spread of COVID-19, has not stopped the exceptionally high flows, especially among nations less affected by the legislation. Theoretically, all nationalities are

Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm to remodel in 2023
Business

For all you adrenaline junkies out there, Cedar Point is introducing a new roller coaster, and that’s not all. In 2019, the Wild Mouse will make its debut at the Ohio theme park’s newest themed area, The Boardwalk. The new roller coaster will be Cedar Point’s 18th and will be themed after the classic Wild Mouse coaster from the 1950s and 1960s. As in the original Wild Mouse, current Wild

Poland is looking into the 'ecological tragedy' of the fish deaths.
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After a “ecological catastrophe,” in which 10 tonnes of dead fish were discovered in the Oder River, which forms part of Poland’s border with Germany, the country has sent in the military to clear up the mess. Due to unsubstantiated claims in German media, fishermen in the city of Zielona Gora, Western Poland, said on Friday that they were suspending fishing in the river. The cause of the fish kill