How Ancient Romans Used Inverted Siphons and Other Devices to Move Water Uphill
The ancient Romans used gravity to transport water through their famous aqueducts, but some sections required water to flow uphill, a challenge they solved with inverted siphons and other mechanical devices.
» readPersonalized walking adjustments may reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and slow cartilage damage, study finds
A clinical trial published in The Lancet Rheumatology has suggested that a small, carefully chosen adjustment to the angle of a person's feet could make a meaningful difference for those with knee osteoarthritis.
» readScientists Melt Nearly 100 Holes in Antarctic Ice to Build Giant Neutrino Observatory
Nearly 100 holes melted near the South Pole are now being used as an astronomical observatory. The detectors are sensitive to blue light emitted in the surrounding clear ice.
» readNASA Administrator to Pilot Fighter Jet at NFL Game Flyover
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets during a flyover of the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game on Sunday, Oct.
» readScientists turn beer waste into water-cleaning biochar
Researchers have developed a method to transform a common beer-making by-product into a charcoal-like substance that can filter bacteria from water.
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