h-BN/NiS2/NiS nanocatalysts for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI) in wastewater
The human health is suffering from effluent containing heavy metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) and organic dyes (such as rhodamine B). Among numerous strategies to remove pollutants from water, photocatalysis has attracted extensive attention due to its lo.....»»
Plugin now required to use most Pantone Colors in Adobe products
Pantone now requires designers to use the Pantone Connect plugin if they want to access specific Pantone Colors in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign — and the experience is less than stellar.Image Credit: Adobe, PantoneAdobe has begun removing P.....»»
"Forever chemicals" persist through wastewater treatment, may enter crops
PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of more than 4,700 fully synthetic compounds that are widely used in industrial and manufacturing processes and found in many consumer products, persist through wastewater treatment at levels that ma.....»»
Tim Cook calls on Apple"s suppliers to decarbonize by 2030
Apple says it is accelerating its work with suppliers and expanding clean energy investment to cut the use of carbon and fight climate change.Apple has been continuously working toward removing the use of carbon in its manufacturing, including the 20.....»»
Modifying water"s structure as a low-energy method for removing pollutants
Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contamination......»»
Cleaner wastewater makes for healthier rivers
Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake.....»»
Removing notes from Mendelssohn overture shows plight of humpback whales
Hebrides Redacted is meant to show "how human activities have silenced nature.” Hebrides Overture’s disappearing notes highlight the plight of humpback whales. Felix Mendelssohn's The Hebrides was inspired by the composer's 1829 trip.....»»
Making the invisible water crisis visible
While achieving the United Nations (UN) ambitious Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for wastewater treatment would cause substantial improvements in global water quality, severe water quality issues would continue to persist in some world regions. S.....»»
Study: Removing GRE requirement does not undermine student success
In 2019, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) eliminated the Graduate Record Examination as a requirement for admission to the school's graduate programs for a pilot period of three years......»»
Newly discovered sexual reproduction process furthers understanding of plant and algae evolution
Scientists have discovered a sexual reproduction process in microalgae that helps them better understand algae and plant evolution. Their discovery could lead to new industrial applications for microalgae, ranging from wastewater treatment to product.....»»
Can’t stand using Instagram in 2022? This app fixes everything you hate about it
The OG App is bringing Instagram back to basics by removing all of its worst features and giving users true control over the content they view......»»
Removing turf-grass saves water. But will it increase urban heat?
As Las Vegas and other Southwestern cities look for ways to reduce water use during a historic drought, the removal of grass lawns and other areas of "nonfunctional turf" has been recommended by the Southern Nevada Water Authority and written into Ne.....»»
CIOs find it most difficult to solve cybersecurity challenges
A global research study from Lenovo reveals how the CIO role has evolved, shedding light on growing areas of responsibility and increasing influence in the C-Suite, as well as removing barriers to business growth. Today, technology is the nervous sys.....»»
Can vinyl records become greener by removing the PVC?
Records are traditionally made with polyvinyl chloride but one company is trying to change that......»»
Should we be trying to create a circular urine economy?
Urine has lots of nitrogen and phosphorus—a problem as waste, great as fertilizer. Enlarge (credit: Peter Dazeley) Removing urine from wastewater and using it as fertilizer has the potential to decrease nutrient loading in w.....»»
Amazon Kindle update is removing a key feature for loads of users
Amazon is removing the ability to buy books on your Kindle for older device models, though there are work-arounds available......»»
New method can remove dyes from wastewater
North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated that a synthetic polymer can remove certain dyes from water, and that the polymer can be recovered and reused. The findings offer a new potential method for cleaning wastewater after use b.....»»
With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Gov. Newsom calls for urgent action
With California enduring historic drought amplified by global warming, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released a new plan to adapt to the state's hotter, drier future by capturing and storing more water, recycling more wastewater and desalinating seaw.....»»
New Gamevice Flex controller lets you keep your iPhone in its case
The latest Gamevice controller has been redesigned to allow users to connect and play without removing an iPhone from its case.Gamevice Flex adapts to fit your iPhone caseThe Gamevice Flex is an iteration on the popular Gamevice controller for iPhone.....»»
Nano-sponges with potential for rapid wastewater treatment
Efficient adsorbents for industrial wastewater treatment are important to minimize potential environmental damage. In particular, organic dyes, as a significant group of industrial pollutants, are usually highly water soluble, non-degradable and many.....»»
Oura ring now syncs its temperature data with Natural Cycles app
The Oura Ring smart ring now shares temperature data with the Natural Cycles app, removing the need to manually check and enter temperature data each day......»»