Chocolate made with fewer calories, less waste
“Whole fruit chocolate” uses cocoa pulp and inner shell in lieu of sugar. Enlarge (credit: YelenaYemchuk) Commercialization has not dealt kindly with the Mayan Food of the Gods. Modern chocolate products are filled w.....»»
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 5 7600: is cheaper better?
The new Ryzen 5 7600 is a great processor, so much so that it makes the older Ryzen 5 7600X look like a complete waste of money......»»
Tanzania"s tomato harvest goes to waste: Solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution
Feeding Africa's growing population is a big development challenge for governments, policy makers and agriculture experts. Adding to the challenge is the high level of food loss and waste that most small-scale farmers experience......»»
Nanoplastics unexpectedly produce reactive oxidizing species when exposed to light
Plastics are ubiquitous in our society, found in packaging and bottles as well as making up more than 18% of solid waste in landfills. Many of these plastics also make their way into the oceans, where they take up to hundreds of years to break down i.....»»
Lettuce takes up toxic additives from tire wear
Wind, sewage sludge, and waste water carry tire wear particles from roads onto farmland. A new lab study shows that the pollutants contained in the particles could get into the vegetables grown there. Researchers at the Center for Microbiology and En.....»»
Waste not want not: Santiago"s poorest district plants recycling seed
Every morning, trucks collect potato and avocado skins, orange peels and other food scraps that residents of Santiago's poorest neighborhood leave hanging in bags on their front doors or in tree branches or place in special bins......»»
Attackers never let a critical vulnerability go to waste
GreyNoise Intelligence unveiled its research report that dives deep into the most significant threat detection events of the past 12 months. “When it comes to cybersecurity, not all vulnerabilities are created equal, and many of the ones that garne.....»»
Revealing intermolecular hydrogen bond"s important role in separation, purification of structurally similar compounds
Coal tar, once considered waste, has become a huge treasure trove because hundreds of compounds can be isolated from it. Most of these compounds tend to be aromatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic compounds......»»
Enterprises waste money on identity tools they don’t use
Misguided enterprise investment in multiple identity tools is proving insufficient in defending against today’s threat landscape, according to One Identity. 96% of companies report using multiple identity management tools, with 41% deploying at lea.....»»
Monty Python’s silly walk ideal for burning calories, research shows
More than half a century after first airing on the BBC, Monty Python’s famous silly-walk sketch has inspired a fitness-focused research study......»»
Apple Watch: How to see calories burned – active, passive, and total
Apple Watch is a great device for tracking health and fitness goals, and one important aspect of that is how much energy you’re burning. Follow along for how to see your calories burned on Apple Watch for active and passive metrics plus your daily.....»»
New activity trackers for dolphin conservation
Just like a smartwatch can tell its wearer how many calories they consume during exercise, data from dolphin wearables can now be used to estimate how much energy dolphins use when they swim......»»
The history of chocolate: When money really did grow on trees
Advent calendars with hidden chocolatey treats, huge tins of Quality Street and steaming cups of hot chocolate festooned with whipped cream and marshmallows are all much-loved wintry staples at Christmastime. But how many of us stop to think about wh.....»»
How virtual clothes could help solve fashion"s waste problem
The clothing industry is using digital tools to reduce waste and push fashion into the future......»»
John Cleese’s classic “silly walk” burns more calories than a normal gait
Increasing the inefficiency of physical activity could boost cardiovascular fitness. Walking like John Cleese's character, Mr. Teabag, in Monty Python's famous "Ministry of Silly Walks" skit requires considera.....»»
This modular SteamVR controller fixes a major problem with VR controllers
Frustrated with e-waste from broken SteamVR controllers, Rob Cole decided to build his own modular, repairable VR controllers -- and they're awesome......»»
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants
Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling......»»
Jay Leno recounts ‘horrific" garage accident
The comedian and former NADA Show headliner joked that the worst part was seeing so much expensive gasoline go to waste......»»
Crop waste cattle feed solution "averts toxic fires"
Researchers in India have found a way to enhance the nutritional value of crop residue so that it can be fed to cattle, deterring farmers from setting it on fire, a practice that destroys soil nutrients and causes severe environmental pollution......»»
Don’t waste your money on a MacBook Air. Just buy a Chromebook instead
If all you do is check your email, write documents, play with Excel, and watch YouTube, then save your money, because a Chromebook is all you need......»»
NASA sensors to help detect methane emitted by landfills
A nonprofit group, Carbon Mapper, will use data from NASA's EMIT mission, plus current airborne and future satellite instruments, to survey waste sites for methane emissions......»»