How the use of chemicals and biodiversity loss are connected
Declining biodiversity threatens the very basis of human life. Science contends that there are many reasons for this decline. However, while much research is being conducted into the connection between species decline on the one hand and loss of habi.....»»
Buying shady weight loss drugs online is a bad idea, in case you were wondering
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Major energy companies conceal 47% of biodiversity damage, according to research
A study by the UPV/EHU's Research Group on Circular Economy, Business Performance and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals reveals that energy companies conceal 47% of the damage wrought on biodiversity as a result of their activity. The stud.....»»
Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes
Nearly 90% of North America's lakes are located in Canada. That's why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases f.....»»
Chemical and transportation industries could boost with new catalyst coating
Coupling electrochemical conversion of the greenhouse gas CO2 with renewable electricity sources—such as solar and wind—promises green production of high-demand chemicals and transportation fuels. Carbon dioxide coupling products such as ethylene.....»»
Health-threat "forever chemicals" removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing......»»
Credit Acceptance posts Q2 net loss of $47.1 million as auto lender revamps cash flow forecasting
The average Credit Acceptance second-quarter auto loan financed $26,816 in principal and interest, paid the dealership a $12,278 advance and was slated to run for 61 months......»»
GM seeks flexibility in EV manufacturing investments to track with demand
Gerald Johnson, who will retire this year after leading GM's global manufacturing operations, says delays don't equal loss of confidence in strategy......»»
“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data
App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom. Enlarge / Oclean's X Ultra, released in July, has optional Wi-Fi connectivity. (credit: Oclean) One of the most unlikely passengers on the AI gadgets.....»»
PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers
Scientists tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, synthetic chemicals found in numerous industrial and commercial products and known to be harmful to human health. They f.....»»
Lawmakers ask FTC to investigate the sale of driver data, alleging ‘flagrant abuse" of privacy
Automakers, which have made lofty revenue projections about the riches to be found in the sale of connected vehicle data, have largely sought to ignore the fact that consumers do not want their data to be sold......»»
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can also help people stop smoking
Drugs containing semaglutide, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are intended to help people with diabetes lower their blood glucose levels while also reducing the risk of … The post Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can also help people stop smoking appear.....»»
The Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled only by your mind
The Vision Pro's look-and-pinch interface connected to a brain-computer interface lets a person with ALS operate Apple's spatial computer, hands-free......»»
Loss of popular 2FA tool puts security-minded GrapheneOS in a paradox
Losing access to Authy leads to another reckoning with Google's security model. Enlarge / Graphene is a remarkable allotrope, deserving of further study. GrapheneOS is a remarkable ROM, one that Google does not quite know how to.....»»
New method detects environmentally unfriendly chemicals
Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment and build up, they can harm ecosystems and natural resources......»»
Insights into strawberry senescence: Hormonal interplay key to extending shelf life of "Benihoppe" variety
A research team discovered that the rapid senescence of harvested strawberry "Benihoppe" results from increased perishability, softening, water loss, increased soluble sugars within 2 d, and changes in hormone levels. They found that ABA, JA, and eth.....»»
New methods predict tipping points for alpine permafrost loss
If the bedrock in the Alps no longer remains permanently frozen, rockfalls may occur more frequently. By measuring electrical resistivity in the ground, researchers can now better understand why this happens......»»
Beyond casualties: The enduring trauma of bereavement after armed conflicts
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are affected by armed conflict, both directly, through loss of life, or indirectly, through the loss of family members. Researchers from the MPIDR, CED and the University of Washington studied the extent and.....»»
Outsourcing conservation in Africa: NGO management reduces poaching and boosts tourism, but raises risks for civilians
There's an experiment going on in conservation in Africa. With biodiversity imperiled, and nations facing financial and political crises, some governments are transferring the management of protected areas to private, non-governmental organizations (.....»»
New process uses light and enzymes to create greener chemicals
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better—and greener—agricultural chemicals and everyday products......»»
People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns
Bad math and unclear directions are behind overdoses of up to 20 times the normal amount. Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight-loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk).....»»