97% of Latin America"s e-waste is improperly managed and includes an annual $1.7 billion in recoverable materials
Electronic waste in 13 Latin American countries rose by 49% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but just 3% was collected and safely managed, a fraction of the 17.4% global average, according to the UN's first assessment of Latin Americ.....»»
Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10 million years in the making
There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence suggests North America's sole porcupine belongs to.....»»
PS Plus’ supersized June lineup includes Tomb Raider, PSVR2 games, and more
PS Plus subscribers are getting more games than usual this month, from PSVR2 games to classics like Sly Cooper......»»
Novel design approach achieves nonlinear photochromism using easy-to-synthesize rhodamine spirolactam derivatives
Photochromic compounds, which change their color when exposed to light, have been widely used as photo switches to control different properties of materials. Nonlinear photochromic compounds, characterized by a nonlinear response to the intensity of.....»»
How killifish embryos use suspended animation to survive over 8 months of drought
The African turquoise killifish lives in ephemeral ponds in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. To survive the annual dry season, the fish's embryos enter a state of extreme suspended animation or "diapause" for approximately 8 months......»»
Researchers develop high-performance blue organic LEDs based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence material
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a leading display technology. The luminescent material is a core component of OLEDs. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have emerged as promising emitters for achieving high-eff.....»»
Q&A: Plastic waste is a global problem, but carbon recycling can help
Heavy industries such as aviation and chemical manufacturing contribute to about 20% of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and will continue to depend on fossil fuels......»»
Buried kelp: Seaweed carried to the deep sea stores more carbon than we thought
Deep in the ocean lies the world's largest active carbon reservoir, which plays a pivotal role in buffering our planet's climate. Of the roughly 10 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide we emit each year, about 3 billion metric tons are taken up and.....»»
Porous materials and machine learning provide inexpensive microplastic monitoring method
Optical analysis and machine learning techniques can now readily detect microplastics in marine and freshwater environments using inexpensive porous metal substrates. Details of the method, developed by researchers at Nagoya University with collabora.....»»
Italy could be the next country to receive a billion-dollar AWS boost
Amazon Web Services could invest billions into Italy’s tech sector to expand its data center and cloud footprint......»»
Sam’s Club Memorial Day deal: year’s membership for $14
. If you want to be a Sam’s Club member and get access to the extra goodies they offer, free shipping on most things in their online store, and more, this is the only time to join up. The reason is because it is $25 for an annual membership, no.....»»
Dell is having a secret sale on refurbished laptops — from $99
Dell's Memorial Day sale includes discounts on hundreds of models of refurbished laptops, including the Dell XPS 13. Take advantage of prices that start at $99......»»
Tineco Floor One Stretch S6: 7 features that make it a marvelous wet-dry vacuum
The Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 is a smart wet-dry vacuum that includes some revolutionary features you're going to want to know about! Here's why......»»
Spectator racism is still rife in Australia"s major football codes—new research shows it may even be getting worse
The annual Indigenous rounds in the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures......»»
Del is having a secret sale on refurbished laptops — from $99
Dell's Memorial Day sale includes discounts on hundreds of models of refurbished laptops, including the Dell XPS 13. Take advantage of prices that start at $99......»»
This EcoFlow solar portable power station bundle is $1,000 off
Amazon is selling a bundle that includes the EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 portable power station and a 220W solar panel with a $1,000 discount for a limited time......»»
5 great Hulu movies you should watch this Memorial Day weekend
Our list of five Hulu movies to watch on Memorial Day includes a delightful sci-fi comedy and the magnificent ending to an underrated trilogy......»»
5 top signs you’re doing well financially in America (even if it doesn’t feel like it)
5 top signs you’re doing well financially in America (even if it doesn’t feel like it).....»»
Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk"s $56 billion pay
Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk"s $56 billion pay.....»»
America, we have a problem: Florida to be headquarters for U.S. Space Force
America, we have a problem: Florida to be headquarters for U.S. Space Force.....»»
How to protect your parents, family (and yourself) from scam calls and fraud
In 2023, US residents over 60 lost $3.4 billion to fraudsters, and 87% of those losses were linked to personal information theft – here’s how to stop scam calls. more….....»»