Faster lower-cost PFAS testing could reshape how US drinking water is monitored

A new investigation from the University of Kansas improves detection of PFAS, a family of so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water supplies. The method, which can measure trace pollution levels ...

I Tried the Goop That Makes You Run Faster (But Possibly Poop Yourself). It Worked.

If you go to a college or professional track meet, you’ll likely see nervous runners spooning gray goop from a plastic tub ...
KING5

Seattle first responders perform rapid rescue of man pinned under vehicle

SEATTLE — Seattle emergency responders extracted a 45-year-old man pinned under a vehicle midday Saturday, officials said. Seattle Fire Department officials confirmed that the man is in serious ...
Newsweek

Seven At-Home Tests You Can Do to See How Smart Your Dog Is

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new dog IQ challenge offers pet owners a way to measure their dogs’ ...
usace.army.mil

Department of War Overhauls Acquisition to Speed New Technology to Troops – The Enablers are Here

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – In a decisive move to maintain military superiority, the Secretary of War directed a fundamental transformation of the department’s acquisition process. This mandate ...
CNET

Is Your Internet Connection Delivering on the Speeds You Pay For? Here’s How to Tell

Don't settle for sluggish Wi-Fi. Learn what internet speed tests mean and how to troubleshoot and fix common issues. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...
Medical Xpress

Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of ...
Jalopnik

Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

The need to measure mechanical power is older than the car itself. Back in the 18th century, mine owners measured how hard a horse could pull. During the Industrial Revolution, engineers expanded on ...
The New York Times

New Blood Tests Can Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s: Should You Get One?

The tests could help to improve dementia care, but scientists say there are still some caveats and unknowns. By Dana G. Smith Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or ...
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Perform easy tool tests and quick fixes in your shop

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson performs quick tool tests and demonstrates fast fixes to keep her shop running efficiently. Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press ...
Health.com

What the Sitting-Rising Test Reveals About Your Longevity

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The sitting-rising test measures how well you can sit ...