Cooking up a way to remove microplastics from wastewater—with okra, aloe
In many cuisines, okra serves as a master thickener of stews and soups. The goo from that fruit and other plants, such as aloe, cactus and psyllium, can also clean water and wastewater of some types of solid pollutants, as well as some that are disso.....»»
Plugging the leak on laundry pollution
Joaquim Goes, an ocean biochemist at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, had to look twice when he first saw the tiny strands of fiber floating in a water sample from the Hudson River. An expert in microplastics detection, he.....»»
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge.....»»
Adobe"s generative AI video tools are coming soon to Premiere Pro
Adobe is expanding its AI offerings in video, including generative AI tools for Premiere Pro as well as creating a video model for its Firefly model collection.Adobe Premiere Pro's generative AI can remove items from a sceneAdobe has been increasing.....»»
Adobe"s generative AI video tools are coming soon to Premier Pro
Adobe is expanding its AI offerings in video, including generative AI tools for Premiere Pro as well as creating a video model for its Firefly model collection.Adobe Premiere Pro's generative AI can remove items from a sceneAdobe has been increasing.....»»
Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings, new research finds
University researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent em.....»»
Apple urges court to ignore Epic"s anti-steering complaint
Apple has responded to Epic's accusation it is in contempt of court for failing to remove anti-steering measures to its liking, by insisting it's really complying with the order.Fortnite on an iPhoneOn March 13, the Epic vs Apple saga rumbled on with.....»»
Low-density polyethylene microplastics partially alleviate toxicological effects induced by Cd exposure in earthworms
Cadmium (Cd) can accumulate in the food chain, with serious impacts on human health and safety. Microplastics (MPs) such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) should be considered not only as a single pollutant but also as a carrier of other pollutants......»»
Researchers reveal complex response of microbial communities to wastewater fluctuations
Microbial communities in constructed wetland (CW) sediments are often disturbed by wastewater. It is necessary for the microbial community to maintain a relatively stable composition or biomass in order to continue to remove pollutants from wastewate.....»»
How to change or remove the band on your Apple Watch
A step-by-step guide to removing and changing the bands on your Apple Watch. Whether you're cleaning your Apple Watch band or upgrading to a new one, removing the band from the watch is a simple process that should only take a few seconds.Regar.....»»
Future Apple Pencil may work on iPhone and never need charging
Apple is looking at technology to entirely remove the need to charge a future Apple Pencil without removing features, and whether that will help it be used on an iPhone.A battery-less Apple Pencil could be made to work with an iPhoneFirst, Apple made.....»»
Study finds microbes hitchhike on microplastics to reach the sea
The oceans contain large amounts of microplastics, particles that are less than 5 mm in size. In parts of the Baltic Sea, the concentration of microplastics can be as much as 3,300 particles per cubic meter. The microplastics end up in aquatic enviro.....»»
How to remove personal information from the internet -- and why you should
Internet scammers, scorned lovers turned stalkers, greedy salespeople, and shady organizations are looking for your private information. Your online activity is a blazing beacon inviting unwanted data collection.Delete your personal info from the int.....»»
New study flags alarmingly high levels of microplastics in Nigeria"s Osun River
The Osun River is one of the major rivers in southern Nigeria. It flows from its source in Ekiti State, through several states, before emptying into Lagos state's Lekki Lagoon. It is an important source of water for the communities that live around i.....»»
How to remove Bixby on the Samsung Galaxy A31
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How to remove Bixby on the Samsung A32
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Q&A: Can genetic genealogy restore family narratives disrupted by the transatlantic slave trade?
Some political figures seek to remove references to slavery from the study of American history, adding to the vast knowledge gaps that stem from the transatlantic slave trade. To better understand these histories, scholars and individuals are turning.....»»
New electrochemical technology could de-acidify the oceans—and even remove carbon dioxide in the process
In the effort to combat the catastrophic impacts of global warming, we must accelerate carbon emissions reduction efforts and rapidly scale strategies to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and the oceans. The technologies for reducing ou.....»»
After overreaching TOS angers users, cloud provider Vultr backs off
Terms seemed to grant an "irrevocable" right to commercialize any user content. Enlarge (credit: Wolfgang Reisser / 500px | 500px) After backlash, the cloud provider Vultr has updated its terms to remove a clause that a.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may correct for vision problems without magnetic lenses
Apple is working to remove the need for users to add prescription lenses to the Apple Vision Pro, by having the headset itself adapt to different vision needs.Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical insertsApple Vision Pro can be used by people with very many.....»»
Researchers demonstrate that forests trap airborne microplastics, acting as terrestrial sinks
A research group led by Japan Women's University finds that airborne microplastics adsorb to the epicuticular wax on the surface of forest canopy leaves, and that forests may act as terrestrial sinks for airborne microplastics......»»