A "greener" alternative for red-colored smoke
The red smoke of a flare on a roadway warns motorists to be cautious, but the anthraquinone dyes currently used to produce this smoke are thought to be harmful to human health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering hav.....»»
Sweet lessons: Taiwan urban beekeeping gets positive buzz
Under mulberry trees at a bee farm in Taipei's suburbs, students watched intently as instructor Tsai Ming-hsien wafted smoke over a hive box, explaining to aspiring apiarists how to keep the insects happy in an urban setting......»»
Forget Netflix and chill: This is the best streaming service for binge watching on weekends
Looking for a Netflix alternative for your weekend entertainment that doesn't break the bank? Here's why this underrated streamer may be your best option......»»
"Branded access offers" dilute parent brand via perceived lack of consumer commitment: Study
Why buy when you can rent? From cars to high-end clothing, the short-term renting or sharing of consumer goods through "branded access offers" has become an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional ownership model. But such time-limited co.....»»
Grab an Apple Pencil alternative for an extra 20% off
The Digi Pen is a fine-tipped iPad stylus with palm rejection, tilt functionality, and other intuitive features, and it's available for $31.99 through April 16 with code ENJOY20. TL;DR: Through April 16, the Digi Pen is a budget alternative to.....»»
5 best stoner comedies, ranked
From Up In Smoke to The Big Lebowski, the ultimate stoner comedies are perfect for viewers looking to kick back and enjoy a chill night......»»
Panama plans dry alternative to drought-hit canal
Panama on Wednesday unveiled plans for a "dry canal" to move cargo between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to low water levels in its century-old maritime channel......»»
New spectrometer helps identify alternative catalyst materials for affordable hydrogen fuel cells
Fuel cells are quickly becoming a viable, clean energy alternative to commonly used fossil fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere......»»
If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one
At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger......»»
More people choose alternative iPhone web browsers when prompted
One of the changes Apple had to make to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) was to present customers with a list of iPhone web browsers during setup, and to choose the one they want. Browsers must be listed in random order, so that Safar.....»»
Samsung’s newest Android tablet is a perfect iPad alternative
Looking for a cheap Android tablet that can compete head-to-head with Apple's cheapest iPad? Samsung now has a new option for your consideration......»»
Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds
Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield......»»
Novel tech captures disease markers in a snap: The future of early diagnosis
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers for non-invasive disease diagnostics, offering an alternative to conventional biopsies. However, the challenge has been the efficient and pure isolation of EVs from biological fluids,.....»»
Special effects house Chaos offers a look at Project Arena virtual set
Chaos unveils a look at Project Arana, a virtual set that could be an alternative to The Mandalorian's celebrated technology......»»
No, it’s not a Surface: This Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook is $140 off
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is an affordable alternative to the Microsoft Surface Pro 9, and Best Buy's $140 discount makes the 2-in-1 laptop cheaper......»»
Water-based paints: Less stinky, but some still contain potentially hazardous chemicals
Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as "greener" and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing little-.....»»
Best Chromebook deals: Cheap computers starting at $54
A Chromebook can make an affordable alternative to the best laptops, and we've rounded all of the best Chromebook deals you can shop right now......»»
Xbox Game Pass loses some horror greats, but gains a kid-friendly racing game
2K We’ve learned what games will come to over the first half of this April, and leading the batch is , a Lego racing game that’s a solid alternative to the Forza Horizon games that are also available on Microsoft’s subscription serv.....»»
AltStore to offer iPhone apps backed by Patreon in the EU
With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, Apple was forced to allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores (or App Marketplace) in member countries. However, these developers are required to pay Apple a Core Technology.....»»
Research demonstrates anatase supported Ni single-atom catalysts for propane dehydrogenation
Propylene is one of the most important petrochemical raw materials, ranging second after ethylene. To meet the ever-increasing demand, alternative technologies for propylene production are in urgent need, among which the propane dehydrogenation (PDH).....»»
PS5 Pro: news, rumored release date, price, and specs
Where there's smoke, there's fire, and there's been a lot of smoke about a PS5 Pro for the past few months. Here are all the rumors so far about this system......»»