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US Startup Eden GeoPower Uses Electric Pulses in Rock to Produce Hydrogen

Boston-based startup Eden GeoPower is developing a novel method to generate hydrogen by sending electrical pulses into deep underground rock formations. The pulses fracture the rock, allowing water to react with the minerals within, which triggers hydrogen production. Laboratory tests have shown promising results with this approach. The company is now conducting field trials to assess whether the technique can be scaled up commercially.

Yellowstone's Handkerchief Pool: When tourists used a geyser as a laundry machine

Yellowstone National Park once had a unique attraction called Handkerchief Pool, where visitors would drop handkerchiefs into the water and watch them vanish and resurface. The pool's natural churning action made it function like a makeshift washing machine, drawing curious tourists for years. Its activity came to an abrupt halt in 1926 after a log became lodged in the pool and disrupted its flow. A cleanup effort in 1929 recovered 1.5 bushels of debris from the pool, including more than 100 hairpins, coins, and a horseshoe.

MBA Graduates Earn 52% More Than Engineers, Gap Set to Widen Further

Recent placement data shows that MBA graduates from top business schools are commanding significantly higher salaries than their engineering counterparts, with an average package of Rs 27.4 lakh. The class of 2026 saw MBA roles offering salaries 52% higher than those available to engineering graduates. This pay disparity is projected to grow even wider in the coming year. For the class of 2027, MBA roles are expected to offer compensation as much as 59% higher than engineering positions.