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.....»»
New way to boost catalyst activity
Catalysts are workhorses that help reactions occur. Put to work, they transform starting materials, such as fossil fuels, biomass or even waste, into products and fuels with minimal energy......»»
Converting plastic waste into porous carbon for capturing carbon dioxide
Besides climate change, which is mostly the result of our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, plastic pollution stands as one of the most critical environmental concerns of this decade. The sheer quantity of discarded and misplaced plastic is dealing irr.....»»
"Chemical recycling" of plastic slammed by environmental group
Most plastic "advanced recycling" plants in the United States aren't actually recycling plastic but instead converting it into a dirty fuel, while producing toxic waste in low-income communities, a study by a leading environmental group said Monday......»»
Study finds that leaks are an untapped opportunity for water savings
Before a drop of treated water in California ever reaches a consumer's faucet, about 8% of it has already been wasted due to leaks in the delivery system. Nationally, the waste is even higher, at 17%. This represents an untapped opportunity for water.....»»
Producing ethylene from food waste without greenhouse gas emissions
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a research team led by Dr. Jeong-Myeong Ha of the Clean Energy Research Center developed a process technology and catalyst for removing hydrogen sulfide, a toxic substance, during th.....»»
Horizon Forbidden West: Best skills to unlock
Knowing which skills are the best to get can be daunting. Rather than waste your skill points, here are the best skills to unlock in Horizon Forbidden West......»»
We should be eating more insects and using their waste to grow crops, says plant ecologist
Marcel Dicke already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but he didn't expect to learn that they have such a positive impact on plants. In an Opinion paper published on March 2 in the journal Trends in Plant Science, Dick.....»»
How one marine chemistry lab slashed their carbon footprint
Laboratories may consume large quantities of plastics, generate waste, and emit greenhouse gases. A report published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation by Jane Kilcoyne and her colleagues at the Marine Institute, Galway, Ireland exemplifies ho.....»»
New, nature-inspired concepts for turning carbon dioxide into clean fuels
Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste......»»
More intense roasting of cocoa beans lessens bitterness, boosts chocolate liking
Confection makers who want to develop products containing 100% chocolate and no sugar for health-conscious consumers can reduce bitterness and optimize flavor acceptance by roasting cocoa beans longer and at higher temperatures......»»
Upcycling plastic waste into more valuable materials could make recycling pay for itself
A new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature has been developed by a team of researchers at the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath. The researchers hope the new process will he.....»»
Study shows journalists tend to temper—not exaggerate—scientific claims
While splashy clickbait headlines touting the power of chocolate to cure everything from acne to cancer are certainly attention grabbers, these articles may not be commonplace in science communication......»»
Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals......»»
Turning waste PPE into water and vinegar
A process to convert PPE waste into harmless byproducts is a potential gamechanger to the problem of PPE waste filling landfills and polluting oceans and rivers......»»
Evolutionary Anthropologist Busts Myths About How Humans Burn Calories
Herman Pontzer, a biological anthropologist at the Pontzer lab at Duke University, works with his colleagues to "systematically measure the total energy used per day by animals and people in various walks of life," reports Science.org. "The answers c.....»»
Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life
From facial scrubs using coffee grounds to clothes made from plastic bottles and furniture decorated with agave fibres, efforts to upcycle or repurpose waste products are gaining traction in Britain......»»
Satellite imagery gives researchers timeline of when swine waste lagoons were built
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an automated technique that uses satellite imagery to determine when swine waste lagoons were constructed, allowing researchers to determine the extent to which these facilities may have a.....»»
7 Ikea Standing Desk Hacks to Consider
A standing desk is an excellent alternative to the traditional sitting desk that can boost productivity and burn calories while you work! Although the standing desk option may not be everyone’s cup of tea, using an Ikea standing desk hack or tw.....»»
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We know many are having issues buying a Galaxy S22 from Samsung’s website right now, so why waste time on a website? We’ve teamed up with Speck to offer you a free Galaxy S22, plus three of Speck’s latest cases for the device. That&.....»»
European diets need to change to reduce climate impact
The amount of poultry in European diets isn't conducive to an optimal circular food system, which prioritizes crops that produce healthy foods while reducing or reusing waste streams, a new Cornell University research finds......»»