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.....»»
You can burn calories while you game with the Cycledesk 100
There’s a desk, in front of which you can place an entire exercise bike. Gym bros around the world are surely rejoicing......»»
Mitochondria have a waste disposal mechanism to get rid of mutated mtDNA
Scientists at the University of Cologne have discovered how cells can eliminate mutated mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Due to their evolutionary descent from bacteria, mitochondria still have genetic material packaged in chromosome-like structures (nucle.....»»
Cosmic chocolate pralines? General neutron star structure revealed
So far, little is known about the interior of neutron stars, those extremely compact objects that can form after the death of a star. The mass of our sun or even more is compressed into a sphere with the diameter of a large city. Since their discover.....»»
Video: Some sugar-free gummy bears are laxatives
Sugar-free gummies are delicious, low on calories and … technically laxatives?.....»»
The best skills in Sonic Frontiers
Unlocking new skills gets expensive, so you don't want to waste skill points. Rather than pick a dud, here are the best skills to unlock in Sonic Frontiers......»»
Burning waste must end: African leaders look to recycling for better health and value
When African environment ministers met in Senegal in mid-September, they made one of the most important decisions in the history of waste management in Africa......»»
Gliding treefrogs, mini-males and burrowing frogs in trees: Why Melanesia is the world"s tropical island frog hotspot
A chocolate treefrog that looks like a Freddo. Burrowing frogs which live in trees. Long-nosed frogs named after Pinocchio. Frogs which go straight from egg to froglet without stopping at tadpole. And large treefrogs which can glide from tree to tree.....»»
A dumpsite is no place for a child: Study shows Nigeria"s young waste pickers are at risk
The Olusosun landfill sprawls across 100 acres (40ha) in Nigeria's largest city, Lagos. Initially situated at the outskirts of the city, it is now at the city's center due to urban encroachment. Olusosun is often described as Nigeria's biggest landfi.....»»
Observation of a new type of self-generated current in magnetized plasmas
Nuclear fusion has drawn attention in the era of carbon neutrality because it produces no carbon emission or radioactive waste......»»
Maryland sites are among the most polluting coal ash waste dumps in the nation, study finds
A coal ash waste dump in Prince George's County is among the most polluting in the nation, according to a new report from environmental groups......»»
Scientists find a surprising answer to the future of computers — paper
In order to limit electronic waste, researchers have come up with a new idea: using paper to make electronics......»»
Research advances artificial enzyme engineering
While corrosion resistance, durability and low cost make plastic a very efficient resource, one of its major drawbacks is the harm it poses to the environment. According to a report from Greenpeace U.S., 51 million tons of plastic waste were generate.....»»
India"s largest E-waste recycler sets up li-ion battery recycling plant in India
India's largest E-waste recycling company Attero Recycling plans to build the second lithium-ion recycling plant in India with an eye on the opportunities brought by the growing adoption of EVs and EV batteries......»»
Modeling study reveals blind spots in the monitoring of plastic waste
Whether in drinking water, food or even in the air, plastic is a global problem—and the full extent of this pollution may go beyond of what we know yet. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners from the Net.....»»
Cooking from meal boxes can cut household food waste by 38%—new research
The amount of food wasted by households each year was estimated at 570 million tons in 2019. This is food that has been produced, packaged and taken to shops and homes, only to end up in the bin. Not only is the food wasted, but the greenhouse gases.....»»
Mathieu Flamini Has a Plan to Decarbonize the Chemical Industry
The former soccer player is working to turn agricultural waste into a fossil fuel replacement, reducing emissions and harmful byproducts......»»
Victor Newbury Music Center review: an attractive, well-designed record player with bonus features
Don't break the bank or waste space trying to accommodate all your favorite music types — the Newbury Music Center can play your favorite CDs, records, Bluetooth audio, and more.Whether you're just starting your music journey or if you've been coll.....»»
Trick or trash: Candy makers grapple with plastic waste
Halloween treats have a tricky problem: plastic packaging that's difficult to recycle......»»
By leaving garden waste alone, Danes could store 600,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year
Danes shuttle nearly a million tons of garden waste from their gardens every year. But we would be doing the climate a great service if we just left it alone, according to the calculations of University of Copenhagen professor Per Gundersen. At the s.....»»
Their mission: Warning future humanity about buried nuclear waste
A landmark with black spikes? A genetically modified blue forest? Or a document in an archive that somebody stumbles across? How can we warn humanity and other living organisms in 100,000 years of dangerous nuclear waste? These are questions that res.....»»