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‘Can remove 96% microplastics’: High school student builds low-cost filter to tackle water pollution
A US high school student has pioneered a low-cost water filter using magnetic ferrofluid to capture 96% of microplastics. This innovative prototype, inspired by local pollution concerns, offers a promising, affordable solution to a global crisis. The system's efficiency and potential for reuse are drawing significant attention, suggesting a new avenue for cleaner drinking water.
CERN scientists transport antimatter by truck for the first time – here's why
CERN scientists successfully transported antiprotons by truck for the first time, suspending them in a vacuum within a specially designed magnetic trap. This four-hour test journey, including a half-hour drive, aimed to assess the safe movement of these fragile particles. The experiment is a crucial step towards enabling antiproton research at other institutions.
Why your acne scars won’t go away — science finds the real reason
A groundbreaking study from New Delhi has shed light on acne scars, showing they can extend nearly 2 millimeters beneath the skin's surface. This new perspective urges a re-evaluation of conventional treatments, which often fail to address deeper scars adequately.
Harvard scientist demands urgent probe after mysterious ‘shiny’ cylindrical object spotted on Mars
Avi Loeb has urged NASA to redirect the Curiosity Rover to examine a mysterious 20-centimetre cylindrical object spotted in Gale Crater. While likely debris from the rover’s landing system, its origin remains unconfirmed. Loeb argues that investigating it should take priority over routine exploration, though NASA has not yet responded publicly.
