France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants
Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling......»»
When you call a restaurant, you might be chatting with an AI host
Voice chatbots are increasingly picking up the phone for restaurants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Juj Winn) A pleasant female voice greets me over the phone. “Hi, I’m an assistant named Jasmine for Bodega,” the.....»»
"Pirate birds" force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common......»»
Turkey wants to regulate Germany"s beloved döner kebab street food
Turkey wants to regulate Germany"s beloved döner kebab street food.....»»
Google TV Freeplay just added 7 new live TV channels, including Bob Ross
A week after Google added 14 new live TV channels to its free ad-supported TV (FAST) service and renamed it Google TV Freeplay, even more … The post Google TV Freeplay just added 7 new live TV channels, including Bob Ross appeared first on BGR......»»
Researchers identify novel endocytic recycling mechanism with "kiss-and-run" membrane fusion
Endocytosis and recycling control the uptake and retrieval of various materials in eukaryotic cells. Mammalian cells have developed several recycling routes, including the relatively extensively studied "fast" and "slow" tubulovesicular recycling pat.....»»
Owners of three Morgan Ford Road restaurants closing their doors
Owners of three Morgan Ford Road restaurants closing their doors.....»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro wireless chargers
Charge iPhone 16 Pro quickly and wirelessly with these fast wireless chargers. The post Best iPhone 16 Pro wireless chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Pro is now official as the latest generation iPhone. It comes with a 6......»»
Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Florian Gaertner) The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug.....»»
Vast France building project sunk by sea level rise fears
An ambitious housing project in the northwestern French city of Caen has run aground over worries that rising waters driven by climate change could make the area unlivable within the century......»»
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond: Physicists develop ultra-fast laser method to study high-density plasmas
In a few picoseconds (trillionths of a second), a small, thin piece of copper momentarily becomes dense plasma, specifically a state called warm dense matter, warm being a relative term—the metal is nearly 200,000 degrees Fahrenheit. With the short.....»»
Single-step lifecycle monitoring made fast and easy with single-walled carbon nanotubes
A research team has published a work showcasing another practical and scalable application of single-walled carbon nanotubes......»»
So where does the oceans" plastic waste come from?
In the form of bottles, tires, packaging and piping, millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped every year in the world's waterways, often ending up in the oceans......»»
Will customers accept less meat in their cafeteria meals?
Meat consumption in industrial nations is much too high and this not only increases the risk of e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Increasing levels of animal husbandry also aggravate the global food problem because the cultivation of animal feed uses val.....»»
More governments are promising a "right to disconnect"—but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The idea of a "right to disconnect" from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same......»»
This HP AIO has everything tucked into the monitor and it’s $135 off today
This HP 21.5-inch All-in-One Desktop PC is on sale for $550 through Amazon. We’re not sure how long this $100 discount is going to last, so act fast!.....»»
This 49-inch curved gaming monitor from Samsung is $800 today normally $1,300
Own one of the best gaming monitors of 2024 for less. Save $500 when you order the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G95C on Amazon, but act fast!.....»»
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’
Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»
Best iPhone 16 Pro fast chargers
Charge your iPhone 16 Pro quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best iPhone 16 Pro fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Pro is the newest Pro smartphone model that you can get. This is a compact-sized Pro variant b.....»»
Highly-sensitive beaks could help albatrosses and penguins find their food
Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds......»»
CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies
I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing......»»