Scientists discover life needed only a tiny amount of oxygen to explode

It has long been thought that a monumental increase in oxygen fueled the Cambrian explosion about 540 million years agobreathing life into the Earth’s biosphere to generate a rich diversity of astonishingly complex animal species. Whether oxygen really played such a crucial role is hotly disputed, however, with other factors possibly playing a role. ignite … Read more

US antitrust enforcer says ‘urgent’ investigation is needed into Big Tech’s control over AI

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The top US antitrust enforcer will look at the artificial intelligence sector “with urgency” after concerns that power over the transformative technology is being concentrated among a few deep-pocketed players. Jonathan Kanter said in an … Read more

A groundbreaking discovery: eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Composite image using high-resolution microscopy and spectroscopy showing the absorption and replacement processes of rare earth elements in the eggshell. Credit: Prof. Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, Trinity College Dublin × close to Composite image using high-resolution microscopy and spectroscopy showing the … Read more

A groundbreaking discovery: eggshell waste can recover rare earth elements needed for green energy

Composite image using high-resolution microscopy and spectroscopy showing the absorption and replacement processes of rare earth elements in the eggshell. Credit: Prof. Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, Trinity College Dublin A collaborative team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery with the potential to have a significant impact on the sustainable recovery of rare earth elements (REEs), … Read more

Agency that regulates chemicals needed to protect Britain, experts say – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Esme Stallard Role, Climate and science reporter, BBC News June 5, 2024 Britain is at risk of ‘uncontrolled chemicals’ that could harm people and the environment, experts say. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called for the creation of a Chemicals Agency to take charge of regulating … Read more

‘Change needed’ now that another store is closing

Another company has closed a city shopping center and “change is needed to reverse the pattern of closures,” says a senior council member. Iris Hair and Beauty salon has closed after the landlords of the Royal Star Arcade in Maidstone called in bailiffs to claw back the lease. Another business has closed in the Royal … Read more