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Commercial storage levels of crude oil decreased by 2.1 million barrels from the week ending Dec. 31. Meanwhile, total motor gasoline inventories increased by 10.1 million barrels, suggesting the drain on crude oil inventories was a result of an uptick in refinery activity. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

US Petroleum Demand Slumps, But Outside Factors Are Bullish

January 6, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Federal data showed a decline in demand for petroleum products, but the global energy market is not limited to the U.S. economy.
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The rare stone toilet is 2,700 years old, and was most likely used by one of the dignitaries of Jerusalem. Analysis of the cesspit underneath revealed several parasites. (Yoli Schwartz, Israel Antiquities Authority)

Toilet Dig Reveals The Dirty Secrets Of Jerusalem’s Wealthiest Ancients

January 6, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Jerusalem’s elites had the rare luxury of toilets 2,700 years ago, but poor hygiene and sanitation led to chronic stomach troubles
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Scientists have discovered novel viruses in Galápagos giant tortoises similar to this one seen in a press release photo. (Juan Manuel García, Charles Darwin Foundation/Zenger)

Four New Viruses Discovered In Galapagos Tortoises After COVID-Style Tests

January 5, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Viruses found only on islands inhabited by people after tests on 454 animals.
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Not all bright ideas will make it, however good they are. (Burak Kebapci/Pexels)

Where Are They Now? Startups That Succeeded Or Failed Over The Last 20 Years

January 5, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Up to 90 percent of startups fail, so it’s not surprising that some promising companies are no longer in existence.
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In this image showing the intensity of oxygen-deficient zones, copper colors represent the lowest oxygen concentrations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, while deep teal indicates regions without low oxygen. (Jarek Kwiecinsky, Andrew Babbin, MIT)

Scientists Produce 3D Maps Of Oxygen-Deprived ‘Dead Zones’ In Pacific Ocean

January 5, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Using 40 years of data, MIT researchers have mapped two of the largest oxygen-deficient zones in the world.
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Travel club AAA listed a national average retail price of $3.29 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline on Tuesday, but although prices may be softening in the short term, analysts don't expect it to last. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Mixed Bag For Outlook On Gas Prices

January 4, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

There could be a bit of a post-holiday lull that could bring prices lower, but it remains to be seen if it will last.
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A plasma ejection is seen during a solar flare. Immediately after the eruption, cascades of magnetic loops form over the eruption area as the magnetic fields attempt to reorganize. (NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE and HMI science teams)

‘Dangerous’ Experiment Simulated Sun In A Lab

January 4, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Scientists advance on revealing mystery of why the sun’s surface is cooler than its atmosphere.
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The humble seaweed can become a significant carbon-neutral energy solution, according to a recent study. (Joe Whalen, Tampa Bay Estuary Program/Unsplash)

Scientists Develop Method To Harvest Electricity From Seaweed

January 4, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

An idea inspired by a swim leads to the production of electrical currents on a par with those obtained from standard solar cells.
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A mummy of the Ansilta people of the Andes Mountains had head lice that cemented nits to hair, encasing DNA that offers clues about human migration 1,500 to 2,000 years ago. (Courtesy San Juan National University, Argentina)

Nitty Gritty On Our Ancestors: How Scientists Are Recovering Human DNA From 2,000-Year-Old Head Lice

January 3, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

New study uses “Jurassic Park” techniques to examine human skin cells found in mummified creepy crawlies.
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Weddell seals were fitted with sensors that transmitted data on the depth, conductivity and temperature of the water in the Antarctic Ocean. (Nobuo Kokubun)

Antarctic Seals Help Oceanographers Reach Places Ships Can’t

January 1, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Sensors attached to Weddell seals transmitted data on seawater and marine life.
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