How to empty Trash on Mac
When you get rid of files, folders, or apps you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, it’s important to know how to empty Trash on Mac when it’s full......»»
Researchers dig deeper into how cells transport their waste for recycling
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have gained a deeper insight into the intricacies of autophagy, the process in which cells degrade and recycle cellular components. The findings, published in Current Biology, describe how the "trash bags" in a ce.....»»
Pai’s legacy lives on for now as Biden fails to nominate Democrat to FCC
Biden's failure to fill empty FCC slot has consumer advocates increasingly worried. Enlarge / President Joe Biden joins a CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience via video conference from the Roosevelt Room at the White House on.....»»
Ocean microplastics: First global view shows seasonal changes and sources
An estimated 8 million tons of plastic trash enters the ocean each year, and most of it is battered by sun and waves into microplastics—tiny flecks that can ride currents hundreds or thousands of miles from their point of entry......»»
A "Bubble Barrier" is Trapping Plastic Waste Before It Can Get Into the Sea
larryjoe writes: A curtain of bubbles in Amsterdam's Westerdok canal filters 86% of trash floating down the canal. The bubbles come from a pipe at the bottom of the canal connected to an air compressor. Holes in the pipe allow the bubbles to float to.....»»
Space junk: Houston, we have a problem
When we think of space, we think big and empty but when it comes to Earth's orbit, it's cluttered with millions of pieces of garbage that we call space junk......»»
Game Builder Garage hides powerful programming tools behind a cute interface
Preview: Kids can learn to make Switch games without a single line of code. Welcome to a blank, empty world that you get to fill. The idea of a video gam.....»»
The SPAC trash ticker is counting down
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week had the whole crew aboard to record: Grace and Chris making us sound good, Danny to provide levity, Natasha.....»»
Research suggests social factors important for human-wildlife coexistence
In bear country, it's normal to find bruins munching down on temptations left out by humans—from a backyard apple tree to leftovers in the trash bin—but these encounters can cause trouble for humans and bears alike. One method to reduce human-bea.....»»
Plastic waste has some economic benefit for developing countries
For decades, wealthy nations have transported plastic trash, and the environmental problems that go with it, to poorer countries, but researchers have found a potential bright side to this seemingly unequal trade: plastic waste may provide an economi.....»»
Teardown reveals just how empty the new iMac is inside
Apple’s new 24-inch iMac has been taken apart by iFixit, revealing a surprisingly bare interior bereft of parts. What has caused this component exodus?.....»»
From trash to jet fuel in 60 minutes—and 220º C
Researchers found a way to make fuel from plastic—critics wonder if it's practical. Enlarge (credit: Tobias Titz / Getty Images) The world has a lot of plastic—8.3 billion tonnes of the stuff has been produced since 1950. It has so much pl.....»»
7 things you didn’t know robot vacuums could do
Robot vacuums can keep your floors clean, but they can also keep an eye on your home, empty themselves, and much more......»»
Roger Penske"s ready to roll at Indy
His first Indy 500 as owner of the track wasn't anything like he expected, with the grandstands empty because of COVID-19. But he's now preparing to host a crowd for the first time......»»
A new method to better study microscopic plastics in the ocean
If you've been to your local beach, you may have noticed the wind tossing around litter such as an empty potato chip bag or a plastic straw. These plastics often make their way into the ocean, affecting not only marine life and the environment but al.....»»
Google I/O 2021 preview: Google resurrects Wear OS and Android tablets?
The Google I/O schedule promises to resurrect some long-dead form factors. Enlarge / Sadly the Shoreline Amphitheatre will be empty this year. Google I/O is online-only. (credit: picture alliance / Getty Images) Google I/O 2021 is actually h.....»»
Tesla owner who “drives” from back seat got arrested, then did it again
Man jailed for leaving driver seat empty says he feels safer in back seat. Enlarge / Interior of a Tesla Model 3. (credit: Tesla) The California Highway Patrol said it arrested a man seen riding in the back seat of a Tesla Model 3 that had no.....»»
Ancient Easter Island communities offer insights for successful life in isolation
After a long journey, a group of settlers sets foot on an otherwise empty land. A vast expanse separates them from other human beings, cutting off any possibility of outside contact. Their choices will make the difference between survival and death......»»
What cats’ love of boxes and squares can tell us about their visual perception
"Vision has evolved to answer questions having to do with boundaries and contours." Enlarge / Like most cats, nothing delights Ariel more than an empty box in which to lounge. This might tell us something about feline visual perception of shapes.....»»
How 4 New Jersey pools turned into a startup that just raised $10M
As the oldest of 12 children, Bunim Laskin spent much of his teen years looking for ways to help keep his siblings entertained. Noticing that a neighbor’s pool was often empty, Laskin reached out to ask if his family could use her pool. To make it.....»»
Why Not Turn Airports Into Giant Solar Farms?
Airports have vast swaths of empty land and rooftops. But it’s not so easy as just covering everything with solar panels......»»