As Instacart Looks To Cut Its Valuation, Will It Kick Off A Trend?
Nstacart isn’t done generating headlines yet. The well-known grocery delivery startup launched a software package as part of its self-described third act earlier this week.…
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We’re Getting Closer to Understanding the Mysterious Swirls on the Moon
Swirls, which may be kilometers long and are seen nowhere else on the planet, are visible on the lunar surface. The reason of these swirls…
The Web Foundation Is Taking On Deceptive Design
The Web Foundation’s Tech Policy Design Lab is working on an intriguing-looking project to combat deceptive design — also known as dark patterns* — with…
The Potential for Lunar Soil to Generate Oxygen and Fuel is Intriguing
Scientists from China claim in the journal Joule on May 5 that soil on the moon contains active molecules that can transform carbon dioxide into…
Xanthan Gum (Description, Preparation, Uses)
Xanthan gum (/ˈzaenθən/) is a long-chain polysaccharide produced by combining fermented sugars (glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid) with bacteria. It works as a thickener, emulsifier,…
Nutrient Tolerance can be Influenced by Our Genes
According to a new study, modest genetic changes can alter the ability to use the energy of certain nutrients. This study demonstrates how dietary planning…
KELT-2Ab – an Extrasolar Planet
KELT-2Ab is an extrasolar planet that orbits the star KELT-2A in the constellation Auriga around 440 light-years distant. It is an exoplanet in the form…
A New Study Sheds Light on How the Gut Processes Xanthan Gum, a Common Food Additive
If you read food labels, you’ve probably come across xanthan gum (/ˈzaenθən/), which may be found in everything from yogurt to baked goods to salad…
Breast Cancer is Spread by Reprogrammed Macrophages
Localized breast cancer is handled differently than metastatic breast cancer. As a result, during the diagnostic/staging procedure, oncologists often look for evidence of metastasis. Breast…
AI may be able to Detect the Early Stages of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer presents a unique set of challenges in terms of early warning indications. It is often referred to as a quiet disease because it…
Ammonium Iron(III) Sulfate – an Iron Alum
Ammonium iron(III) sulfate, NH4Fe(SO4)•12 H2O, commonly known as ferric ammonium sulfate (FAS) or iron alum, is a double salt in the alum class composed of…
As the New Horizons Spacecraft Approaches Ultima Thule, it Emits a Perplexing Light
Ultima Thule, the faraway object that NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will fly by in just 10 days, is behaving strangely. The 23-mile-wide (37-kilometer) Ultima isn’t…
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