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Recycling batteries with citric acid

Sciencedaily.com 

A simple, highly efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly process could provide a viable pathway for the sustainable recycling of depleted lithium-ion batteries (LIBs): No chemicals beyond citric acid need to be added to leach out and separate over 99 % of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese metals contained in NCM batteries. The resulting recycled material can be directly converted into NCM electrodes, reports a research team.

One or many? Exploring the population groups of the largest animal on Earth

Sciencedaily.com 

Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most recent estimate in 2004 put Antarctic blue whales at less than 1% of their pre-whaling levels. A new study shows that, though these whales feed in different ocean basins, they appear to be a single population, information that will help conservation efforts moving forward.

The Promise I Sunday on 60 Minutes

CBSNews.com 

Twenty-three years later, over a thousand families are still waiting for news of loved ones lost on 9/11. Scott Pelley looks at how efforts to search for and identify their remains have never stopped. Sunday.

Paddington in Peru (2024) Movie Review

Paper Blog 

Paddington in Peru – Movie Review

First Reaction – Paddington in Peru is an enjoyable adventure with the charm we have come to expect.

Watch Paddington in Peru in the Cinemas

Director: Dougal Wilson

Writer: Mark Burton, Jon Foster, James Lamont (Screenplay)

Writer: Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Mark Burton (Story)

Cast

Big Banks Trying to Sabotage CFPB’s Open Banking Rule

Common Dreams 

On Thursday, Demand Progress Education Fund and 12 other consumer advocacy groups warned that major banks like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America are trying to control the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new open banking rule, while also simultaneously suing to block it. The rule makes it easier for customers to switch financial providers by preventing banks from holding their financial data captive.

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City manager finalists selected in Junction City

Ksnt.com 

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - Locals in Junction City can meet with the finalists for the city manager position later this month at a local opera house. The City of Junction City announced in a press release on Friday, Nov. 15 that four finalists for the city manager spot will be available to meet with from [...]

Why the term “women of childbearing age” is problematic

Technology Review  

This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. Every journalist has favorite topics. Regular Checkup readers might already know some of mine, which include the quest to delay or reverse human aging, and new technologies for…

Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals, study confirms

Sciencedaily.com 

Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes -- commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.

How next-day responsibilities influence cannabis use

Sciencedaily.com 

A study found that people are less likely to consume cannabis if they had an upcoming activity, which is consistent with other studies, and would reduce use the most for job interviews and caring for children. However, people who rated the suitability of using cannabis in each situation more highly also were more likely to consider using the drug.

‘Wonderful new home’ for British medal-winning star mare

Horse And Hound 

Natasha Baker and Keystone Dawn Chorus. British Paralympian Natasha Baker’s multiple medal-winning ride Keystone Dawn Chorus has been sold to join young Irish para rider Katie Reilly. The 13-year-old Dimaggio mare and Natasha have finished on the podium at all three senior championships they have contested, including the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games. Natasha most recently partnered Keystone Dawn Chorus, known […]

SUP Magazine: Fjallraven’s 'Super Functional' Hiking Pants That Are 'Perfect' for Rugged Adventures Are an Ultra-Rare 30% Off

Playak 

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. REI's winter sale just went live with hundreds of discounts on new down jackets , hiking boots , and every piece of camping gear an adventurous soul might need this season. The sale, which runs through Nov. 25, also features seldom-seen deals on bestsellers from  Garmin , The North Face , and even Fjallraven , including the brand's m...

Stress makes mice's memories less specific

Sciencedaily.com 

Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but stress can also make it harder for us to retrieve memories. Now, neuroscientists report that acute stress prevents mice from forming specific memories. Instead, the stressed mice formed generalized memories, which are encoded by larger numbers of neurons.