QuickCheck: Does adding salt to water make it boil faster?
THERE’S an old kitchen myth that states that if you add some salt to water you will make it boil faster. Is this true? Verdict: IT’S TRUE – but it’s impractical Be it pasta that’s on your menu, noodles, dumplings or whatever that requires a big pot of boiling water, adding salt to the water […]
Springfield family struggles after 100 gallons of heating oil flood their home
Tina Lanzillo said the lingering fumes of oil were nauseating. “It smelled really bad and everyone was getting headaches,” Lanzillo, of Springfield, told MassLive Monday morning. Three weeks ago, Kutty’s Fuel Oil mistakenly delivered 100 gallons to the wrong house and flooded the basement of the Lanzillo’s Pennsylvania Avenue home with oil. A delivery driver […]
Sioux City drinking water exceeded health advisory levels, Iowa DNR says
DOLLY A. BUTZ SIOUX CITY — Sioux City’s drinking water has exceeded health advisory levels, in recent months, for man-made compounds that have been used in products that are resistant to heat and repel oil and water, according to documents from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Sioux City Utilities Director Brad Puetz was slated […]
EPA and PEMEX Announce Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions
November 14, 2022 WASHINGTON —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PEMEX recently announced a significant collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically methane, that will advance the ambitious global methane reduction goals of the Global Methane Pledge. With this new collaboration, EPA and PEMEX will work through diagnostic and economic analyses to support decision […]
Egg whites used to whisk away microplastics from water
Princeton Engineering researchers have turned egg whites into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater. The scientists used egg whites to create an aerogel, a lightweight and porous material that can be used in many types of applications, including water filtration, energy storage, and sound and thermal insulation. The idea came […]
Zeppelin Cleaning Services Extends Their Cleaning Services to Businesses and Residents in Warren, MI
Professional cleaning for homes and businesses Equipped with over 13 years of comprehensive residential and commercial cleaning experience, Zeppelin Cleaning Services presents itself as a reliable janitorial service provider to residents and business owners of Warren, Michigan. The St. Clair Shores based cleaning company has been managing all aspects of regular janitorial duties for many […]
When replenishing fluids, does milk beat water?
Some studies suggest milk is better than water, but evidence is weak. Driving along the freeway recently, a billboard caught my eye. In bold letters it proclaimed: Milk hydrates better than water. Wait, could this be true? And if so, should I be rehydrating with milk after a workout? And should we all have milk, […]
Hauslane incorporates serious suction power and aesthetic appeal in new Convertible Island Range Hood
Designed with tempered glass and stainless-steel, the IS-200 is suited for a variety of kitchen designs SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) November 14, 2022 Hauslane, the world’s friendliest range hood company, introduces the IS-200 Convertible Island Range Hood, available in both 30-inch and 36-inch configurations. With a tempered glass canopy and a sleek, stainless-steel chimney, the range […]
Monday numbers: A closer look at the problem of contaminated drinking water wells in NC
(Creative Commons) Under a special state fund 658 drinking water wells were sampled for contamination, many of them in Wake County Since 2007 state regulators have sampled more than 5,500 private wells for potential contamination under the Bernard Allen Memorial Emergency Drinking Water Fund, according to an annual report filed by the Department of Environmental […]
Total restructure needed to tackle “immeasurable” water crisis in Indigenous communities
The management of water quality in remote Indigenous communities is so scattered it is impossible to put an accurate figure on the cost of fixing the issue, according to the Water Services Association of Australia. As access to clean drinking water remains a critical issue for many across the country, the governing bodies responsible, policies […]