Does sea salt have less sodium than table salt?
Sea salt and table salt both contain about 40% sodium by weight; crystal size can change sodium per teaspoon, not by weight.
Did OpenAI and Synopsys announce a GPT-Synopsys chip-design partnership in September 2026?
Yes. On September 30, 2026, Synopsys and OpenAI announced a multi-year strategic partnership to jointly develop GPT-Synopsys, a specialized model optimized to use Synopsys electronic design automation (EDA) tools for semiconductor design workflows. Under the agreement, OpenAI will license Synopsys EDA tools, and the companies will collaborate on research and development and a joint go-to-market … Read more
Are renewable and nonrenewable resources different?
Yes. EIA separates energy into renewable sources that nature replenishes (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass) and nonrenewable sources with limited supplies that form over long timescales (fossil fuels and nuclear).
What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same tropical-cyclone storm type; the names differ only by ocean basin.
Did Iran receive a U.S. response to its Qatari-mediated Hormuz proposal in September 2026?
Iranian officials said on Sept. 30, 2026 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received a U.S. response to a Qatari-mediated proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz; contents were not disclosed.
Are reptiles viviparous?
Some reptiles give live birth (viviparity), especially among snakes and lizards, but most reptiles still lay eggs.
What is the difference between APR and interest rate?
Interest rate is the cost of borrowing on the principal; APR adds lender fees into a yearly percentage, so it is the better number for comparing loans.
Did the U.S. Navy select Boeing for its F/A-XX next-generation fighter program in September 2026?
Yes. On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Navy announced that Boeing had been awarded a multi-billion-dollar contract to develop and produce its F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier fighter, intended to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet. Reporting based on the Pentagon announcement put the full-scale development phase at more than $20 billion and said Boeing beat Northrop … Read more
Are redback spiders deadly?
Redback spider bites can cause severe pain and illness, but with antivenom available they are not generally life-threatening; no deaths have been recorded since antivenom was introduced.
What causes jet lag?
Jet lag comes from rapid multi–time-zone travel that misaligns your circadian clock with local time; eastward shifts are often harder than westward ones (CDC Yellow Book).