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Scientists turn plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are developing protein-rich cookies made using plastic waste and agricultural waste. Called µBites, the cookies use PET plastic from bottles and discarded corn stalks and leaves. Programmed yeasts convert processed waste into proteins, fats, acids and flavouring molecules. The NASA-linked project is aimed at developing food for resource-limited environments,
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‘I lied’: Woman who pretended to be a child for years convicted of fraud
In a shocking case from Brazil, Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was found guilty of fraud and assuming a false identity, having lived undetected as a child for years. Although she confessed to her masquerade, she maintained that her motivations were rooted in personal vulnerability rather than dishonesty. The court, however, sentenced her to prison
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Why Surat’s ‘Narendra Modi Wholesale Fish Market’ Has Sparked Controversy – Outlook India
Why Surat’s ‘Narendra Modi Wholesale Fish Market’ Has Sparked Controversy Outlook India
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‘Gut punch’: What Trump’s new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants
The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along with another 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees, with visas approved for periods of three to six years.
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CEO of world’s biggest robot firm admits that robots years away from ‘ChatGPT moment’
Wang Xingxing, the CEO of Unitree, emphasizes the necessity for further advancements in humanoid robotics. He forecasts that we might witness a significant breakthrough in the next five to ten years. For robots to become truly functional, they must execute eighty percent of their tasks through voice or text commands.
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Watch: Man fined Rs 5,500 after girlfriend covers his car with 3,400 lipstick kisses
A Gwalior resident faced a fine after his car was covered in lipstick marks. His girlfriend applied thousands of kiss imprints, transforming the vehicle into a canvas. Traffic police identified the car from social media images and traced its owner. The extensive exterior modification violated vehicle appearance and road safety regulations. The car owner paid
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Bitcoin crosses $80,000 for first time since mid-May driven by weaker dollar, gains 28% in August
Bitcoin crossed the threshold of eighty thousand dollars on Tuesday, marking a significant extension of its rally. The driving forces behind this surge include a weakening US dollar and optimistic policy forecasts that have spiked cryptocurrency interest. The movements came in response to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s actions in the bond market.