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Chemist unlocks plastic alternatives using proteins and clothing scraps

Every year, 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Between 19 and 23 million tons of that plastic waste makes its way into aquatic ecosystems, and the remaining goes into the ground. An additional 92 million tons of cloth waste is.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2023

Sustainable plastics are not a solution, researchers warn

With hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced and used on a yearly basis, it's no surprise that people are looking for alternatives. Yet so-called "sustainable plastics" are not a silver bullet, warn researchers Sara Gonella and Vincent de Go.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Big brands disproportionately responsible for plastic pollution on small islands, finds study

A new study has found that 72% of items washing up on the shores of small remote, protected islands, are manufactured by major brands Danone and Coca-Cola Company, causing untold pollution to the area......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Unveiling the role of AGO"s post-translational modifications in plant gene regulation

A new study led by Nicolás Bologna, a CSIC researcher at the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), sheds light on the crucial role of the N-terminal extension (NTE) of AGO proteins, offering new insights into RNA-associated gene regul.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Satellite mapping reveals a global bloom in greenhouse cultivation

We have long become accustomed to enjoying tomatoes, cucumbers, berries and melons year-round. In Europe, most of these imports come from Spain, where millions of tons of fruit and vegetables are grown under seas of white plastic that span the southe.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Study identifies fungus that breaks down ocean plastic

A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, NIOZ published their results in the journal Science of the Total Environment. They e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

PSA: MagSafe probably isn’t charging your iPhone when using Continuity Camera

iPhones are powerful pocket computers with advanced chips, price tags largely exceeding $1,000, and they’re at the center of much of our lives. They also, since Apple debuted Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura, serve as pretty great alternatives to.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

These are the cheapest AirPods alternatives we can find — only $10

These tiny earbuds look like AirPods but are only $9 while this sale lasts. You really need to take a peek......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Mutations in a non-coding gene associated with intellectual disability

A gene that only makes an RNA is linked to neurodevelopmental problems. Enlarge / The spliceosome is a large complex of proteins and RNAs. (credit: NCBI) Almost 1,500 genes have been implicated in intellectual disabiliti.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Sennheiser’s AirPods alternatives are down to $150 from $280

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, which offer adaptive noise cancellation and customizable output, are on sale for only $150 from Crutchfield......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins uses mono-sodium glutamate

Mass production of recombinant proteins using yeast cell "factories" needs methanol, a compound that requires safe handling, carries the risk of catching fire, and sometimes produces harmful byproducts. Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry (.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Understanding how zwitterionic polymers can lead to safer drugs and disease prevention

Proteins are vital biomolecules responsible for performing various functions in the human body and are thus regarded as the workhorses of a cell. The primary structure of a protein is composed of different amino acids coming together. The structure s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Biologists find nanoplastics in developing chicken heart

Nanoplastics can accumulate in developing hearts, according to a study published in Environment International by biologist Meiru Wang from Leiden University. Her research on chicken embryos sheds new light on how these tiny plastic particles pose a t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

New approach uses "cloaked" proteins to deliver cancer-killing therapeutics into cells

An interdisciplinary collaboration has designed a way to "cloak" proteins so that they can be captured by lipid nanoparticles, which are akin to tiny bubbles of fat. These bubbles are small enough to sneak their hidden cargo into living cells, where.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

T-Mobile Bill Set to Go Up With Plan Hike? Check Out These Best 5 Alternatives

Check out these best T-Mobile alternatives to save up on your mobile phone bills. The post T-Mobile Bill Set to Go Up With Plan Hike? Check Out These Best 5 Alternatives appeared first on Phandroid. T-Mobile is preparing to increase prices.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic

Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he wades through a foul-smelling tributary in the Philippine capital Manila......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter

Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new Australian study from The George Ins.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Research comes to the rescue to make firefighters" clothing safer

A pair of new University of Alberta studies show how to make firefighters' clothing safer to wear, maintain and manufacture......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

How the agri-food industry tried to influence revamp of Canada"s Food Guide

In 2019, Health Canada published an updated version of Canada's Food Guide. Its recommendations include drinking more water, eating more plant-based proteins, limiting the intake of highly processed foods, and cooking more meals at home......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Proposed Plastics Law Could Slash Wasteful Packaging

A law proposed in New York State seeks to reduce plastic packaging, ban certain plastic chemicals and mandate that producers of packaged consumer goods fund the recycling or disposal of what they sell.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024