Saturday Six: Blockbuster Has Fans Hoping For A Comeback, Scientists Seek Best Way To Split Oreos And More
It’s finally the weekend.
During a busy news week, we learned Methods you can use to find cheap flightssoccer star Ali Krieger announces retirement and we dug Legal situation of ski accidents As Oscar-winning actor Gwyneth Paltrow appears in court for a 2016 clash at a Utah resort.
on the other hand, five-planet alignment It is expected to appear in the night sky on March 28, so the New Mexico Department of Fish and Game said professional bear hugger and we learned more The fertilization process of freezing eggs.
But that’s not all.
Below are our weekly Saturday Sixes. Here’s a summary of half a dozen news stories in no particular order, ranging from poignant to bizarre to tragic and everything in between.
- we investigated Unregulated market for bodies donated to science. From the story: An estimated 20,000 people donate bodies to science each year for medical research and education. However, unlike organ donation, these body parts can be bought and sold for profit. It is a market with little federal regulation.
- scientists 7-ingredient 3D-printed cheesecake. From the story: Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University used a 3D printer to create a seven-ingredient cake slice. They say that printing food could be a new cooking option with several advantages.
- rental retailer Blockbuster sparked nostalgia after the company’s website became active again. From the story: In a tweet earlier this month, the company joked about reopening.
- We found out which cities are the best and which are the worst. seasonal allergies. From the story: The 2023 “Allergy Capital” was determined based on pollen scores, over-the-counter drug use, and number of allergists.
- if you want to Track your tax refundfound some hints. From the story: With good reason, many workers are desperate for their money back. This payment is usually the largest check most Americans receive throughout the year. And while his rebate this season is 11% less than the previous year so far, it’s still a big change, averaging him $2,972. according to to the latest IRS data.
- Finally, if you’re a fan of Oreo cookies, a team of scientists at MIT has taken on the task of: Explore Oreo Science — especially the best way to split them. From the story: They published their paper under the ironic name of “Oreology”. findings It was published last year in the peer-reviewed journal Physics of Fluids. Determined to uncover the truth behind the cream dispersion phenomenon, the team tested over 1,000 Oreos, according to To The Wall Street Journal, which previously reported on this study.
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