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.....»»
Human food waste "threat" to polar bears: report
The invasion of a remote Russian village by dozens of ravenous polar bears three years ago captured headlines around the world, with images of groups of animals gorging on rubbish in an open garbage dump......»»
Producing palm oil substitute from corn waste
Is a sustainable, local alternative to palm oil possible? The research consortium NextVegOil from Aachen, Bochum, Düsseldorf and Münster is aiming to develop a commercial-scale process for producing a microbial oil similar to palm oil from agricult.....»»
‘Chocolate to Die For’ ice cream recalled over potentially deadly allergen
Belfonte Dairy issued an urgent recall for “Chocolate to Die For” ice cream. This recall is of particular importance because the product can literally kill people who are allergic to peanuts. The ice cream in the recall contains peanuts,.....»»
Haunted Chocolatier: release date, trailer, rumors, and more
Want to make chocolate in a haunted castle? The developer on Stardew Valley is working on a new game where you do just that. Here's what we know so far......»»
Many kilotons of "recycled" Dutch plastic waste end up in the sea
On paper it is recycled, but in reality enormous quantities of plastic waste from the Netherlands end up in Asian seas. Researchers from the Leiden Institute of Environmental Sciences charted the fate of plastic food packaging waste from the Netherla.....»»
From industrial waste to floating wetlands, how Chicago’s Wild Mile is reinventing the urban river
Floating wetlands and increased accessibility are bringing a former industrial waterway back to life. The north branch of the Chicago River, just outside of the city’s downtown, was once lined with smoke-spewing factories, occupied by barges,.....»»
Efficient, stable, and eco-friendly thermoelectric material discovered
Waste heat is a promising source of energy conservation and reuse, by means of converting this heat into electricity—a process called thermoelectric conversion. Commercially available thermoelectric conversion devices are synthesized using rare met.....»»
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled......»»
Waste from thousands of old industrial sites may be released by floods
During a flood, old pollution is more likely to impact low-income communities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As sea levels rise, coastal areas face a growing risk of flooding. But humans and environments near urban centers an.....»»
Waste From Thousands of Old Industrial Sites May Be Released by Floods
As sea levels rise, coastal areas face a growing risk of flooding. But humans and environments near urban centers and the ocean may face issues beyond rising water. These areas have also been home to a large number of manufacturing facilities. From a.....»»
Catabolic processes in cells: Controlling the danger within
Trillions of cells in our body work non-stop to keep us alive. This generates waste that is decomposed in specialized cellular organs. But what happens if the cellular trash cans don't work? Researchers assume that this is the cause of numerous disea.....»»
Nuclear waste, diamonds, and how they can revolutionize smartphone batteries
Using nuclear waste for a smartphone battery might sound crazy, but it's actually very real (and very impressive)......»»
How many calories will the Tour de France winner burn?
The best cyclists are capable of producing 1,000 watts of power in short bursts. Enlarge / Jumbo-Visma team's Belgian rider Wout Van Aert cycles to the finish line during the first stage of the 109th edition of the Tour de France cycli.....»»
Where do the ingredients for your chocolate, smartphone and clothes come from?
A bar of chocolate in the U.S. might have been made in Belgium, with cocoa from the Ivory Coast, almonds from Morocco, vanilla from Madagascar and sugar from Brazil. Were forests cut down for it? Were forced or child laborers involved in the harvest?.....»»
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
India imposed a ban on many single-use plastics on Friday in a bid to tackle waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife, but experts say it faces severe headwinds from unprepared manufacturers and consumers unwilling to pay more......»»
Brazil joins fight to make USB-C standard on iPhone
Brazil is now the third country to call for Apple to replace its Lightning connector with the USB-C standard, citing that the change could help reduce electronic waste.In early June, the European Union put forth new rules that would require all smart.....»»
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Increase Productivity
There's no need to waste time writing out long commands or searching the web to figure out how to take a screenshot. Use these Windows 11 keyboard shortcutes. There'.....»»
Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food "Wrapper" Can Cut Plastic Packaging
The coating deters microorganisms to fight both food waste and foodborne illness -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass
It is becoming increasingly obvious that moving away from fossil fuels and avoiding the accumulation of plastics in the environment are key to addressing the challenge of climate change. In that vein, there are considerable efforts to develop degrada.....»»
Decontaminating heavy metal water using protein from plant waste
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), in collaboration with ETH Zurich, Switzerland (ETHZ), have created a membrane made from a waste by-product of vegetable oil manufacturing that can filter out heavy metals fr.....»»