Environmental impact of bottled water up to 3,500 times higher than tap water
What is the best option for individual water consumption if we take into account both health and environmental impacts? The answer to that question, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center suppor.....»»
Hybrid fiber pump combiner could advance mid-IR laser systems
In the last two decades, the rapid advancement in applications such as environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and global positioning has intensified the focus on developing novel mid-IR light sources. Fiber-based mid-IR lasers, which operate.....»»
Environmental factors influence Southeast Brazil"s coastal biodiversity more than ecological processes, study finds
Sea surface temperature, wave energy and freshwater discharge from rivers influence the abundance and size of the marine organisms that inhabit rocky shores along the coast of Southeast Brazil more than ecological processes such as competition and pr.....»»
James Webb discovers a new type of exoplanet: an exotic ‘steam world’
Researchers using James Webb have identified a new and exotic type of planet called a steam world, with an atmosphere almost entirely composed of water vapor......»»
Report: M4 iPad Pro demand drops significantly, price might be to blame
The M4 iPad Pro debuted earlier this year with impressive feature upgrades—and higher prices than ever before. According to a new report, demand for the Pro models has dropped significantly, and those premium prices may be to blame. more….....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting, championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
NYT Crossword: answers for Wednesday, October 9
The New York Times crossword puzzle can be tough! If you're stuck, we're here to help with a list of today's clues and answers......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, October 9
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Unreal deal: This iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming desktop is $500 off at Best Buy
The iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming desktop is available at a $500 discount at Best Buy today to sync with the Prime Big Deal Days event. Come see this beast......»»
Ford moves into Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers have moved into Michigan Central Station, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»
The transition to a circular bioeconomy requires getting prices right, study says
Conventional food and agricultural production systems employ a linear "take, make, waste" approach: taking natural resources from the Earth to make food and fuel, generating waste that contaminates the soil and water, and emitting harmful pollutants......»»
Turkey"s plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers
Turkey's 500,000 or so informal waste pickers carry out around 80% of the recycling in the country. These workers, who are also known as çekçekçi, are essential for separating out waste in a country where this is rarely done at source......»»
Ford moves in to Michigan Central Station as it looks to harness ‘entrepreneurial spirit’
Ford Motor Co.’s first 500 workers moved into Michigan Central Station this week, and the automaker plans to double that number by the end of the year......»»
Lower-priced Chevy Silverado EV retail trim to qualify for $7,500 tax credit
The 2025 Silverado EV LT will have a range of up to 408 miles and a 12,500-pound tow rating, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning's top specs of 320 miles and 10,000 pounds......»»
How academia drives sustainability: The impact of science on the UN"s Sustainable Development Goals
The role of universities in the fight for a fairer and more sustainable planet is increasingly significant. A team of researchers from ESPOL has examined how academia contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by analyzing scientifi.....»»
Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists
Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»
Study reveals relationship between nitrogen-cycling microbial communities and nitrogen removal
Excess nitrogen (N) input to the inland water bodies and marine ecosystem has contributed to a cascade of environmental issues, so N removal pathways are critical in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems for maintaining homeostasis. Associated functiona.....»»
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs......»»
Hera probe heads off to see aftermath of DART"s asteroid impact
The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft is on its way to do follow-up observations of Dimorphos, two years after an earlier probe knocked the mini-asteroid into a different orbital path around a bigger space rock......»»
Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments, review finds
Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done at a structural or environm.....»»