Science Quickly A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Dinos Fossils in Decline
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Apr 14, 2025 Researchers reveal that the secret to a perfect cup of coffee might be all in the pour height. In a shocking twist, less than 10% of plastics produced recently were made from recycled materials. Data from the Hubble Telescope uncovers that a day on Uranus is longer than we thought. Additionally, intriguing new insights hint that dinosaurs may have been in decline even before their mass extinction, challenging previous beliefs. Tune in for surprising revelations that blend coffee, cosmic dynamics, and paleontology!
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Perfect Pour-Over Coffee
- Optimize pour-over coffee by maximizing contact time between water and grounds.
- Pour slowly from a greater height to increase velocity and extraction.
Climate Change Research Cuts
- The Trump administration cut $4 million in climate change research grants from Princeton University.
- The Department of Commerce claims these projects don't align with the administration's priorities.
Plastic Recycling Stats
- Less than 10% of plastic produced in 2022 contained recycled materials.
- Only about 14% of plastic waste was actually recycled, with the U.S. having the highest per-person consumption.