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"Carbon-Consuming Nanogenerator Produces Sustainable Electricity"

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a proof-of-concept nanogenerator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to generate electricity. The nanogenerator consists of a polyamine gel and boron nitrate that generates positive and negative ions, creating a diffusion current that can be amplified into electricity. The technology has the potential to be used in portable devices like mobile phones and laptops, as well as in industrial CO2 capture processes to harvest electricity. This innovation aims to change the perception of CO2 from a problem to a valuable resource for the future.

via Tech Xplore|

#co2 #electricity #nanogenerator

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"Scientists Uncover Massive New Anaconda Species in Amazon Rainforest"

Scientists from the University of Queensland have discovered a new species of snake, the northern green anaconda, in the Amazon Rainforest, which could potentially be the world's largest snake. The team made the discovery during an expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon and encountered a female snake measuring about 20 feet long. There were also reports of even larger anacondas in the region, with some allegedly reaching nearly 25 feet in length and weighing over 1,100 pounds.

via WKYT|

#amazon-rainforest #ecuadorian-amazon #new-discovery

science-and-nature1 year ago•1 min saved

"World's Biggest Snake: New Giant Anaconda Species Discovered in Amazon"

A new species of giant anaconda, named the northern green anaconda, has been discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon by a team led by University of Queensland professor Bryan Fry. The snake, rumored to be the largest in existence, was found to measure nearly 21 feet in length, with genetic differences from the southern green anaconda standing at 5.5%. The discovery was documented in a National Geographic series and published in the journal Diversity.

via Newser|

#amazon #biodiversity #giant-anaconda

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"The Link Between Cats and Schizophrenia: Fact or Fiction?"

A study from the University of Queensland has found a correlation between cat ownership and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia due to the Toxoplasma Gondii parasite that cats can transmit to humans. The parasite, which causes toxoplasmosis, can make individuals more vulnerable to schizophrenia if it persists in the brain. However, the risk can be avoided by taking precautions such as not feeding cats raw or undercooked meat, cleaning the litter box daily, and washing hands often.

via KXAN.com|

#cats #health #mental-health