Innovations in sustainable fashion
The global fashion sector, mainly the apparel and footwear industry, produced more greenhouse gases than France, Germany, and the UK combined in 2018, around 2.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions—approximately 4% of total global emissions, accor.....»»
Sustainability: New catalyst makes chemical processes more efficient and less harmful to the environment
A new discovery by the Politecnico di Milano opens up new perspectives in the field of sustainable chemical synthesis, promoting innovative solutions that allow chemicals to be created in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way. The researc.....»»
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove "forever chemicals" from water
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are the reason why rain drops simply slide off outdoor jackets. They are used in the greaseproof coating of paper food packaging and are key.....»»
Scientists develop 2D nanosheets for sustainable carbon capture
Global warming has been attributed to the sharp increase in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO2 emissions. Carbon capture technology, such as using adsorbents to capture and store CO2 from ambient air, is a promising solution to.....»»
Fairphone 4—the repairable, sustainable smartphone—is coming to the US
Fairphone teams up with the developer of the /e/ Android fork to enable US sales. The Fairphone 4 with /e/ OS. [credit:.....»»
Unraveling the super-complex structure of supercooled liquids
When cooled to their freezing point, most liquids become solids or crystallize. In other words, the molecules arrange themselves in a perfectly ordered fashion, which physicists call a crystal. Supercooled liquids are different; they do not form such.....»»
Increased female, youth legislative representation may improve sustainable development goals performance
As part of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology's (OIST) SDG initiative, researchers from OIST and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) have studied the composition of national legislatures from more than 100 countries.....»»
Unsolved Wendy’s outbreak shows challenges of fighting foodborne illnesses
We're failing at preventing foodborne outbreaks—and solving them. Enlarge / A Wendy's old-fashion burger. Romaine lettuce on Wendy's burgers is thought to be the cause of the outbreak. (credit: Getty | Francis Dean).....»»
Final Fantasy XVI’s most impressive innovations are the ones you can hear
Final Fantasy XVI features a trio of impressive audio innovations, including a system that automatically generates sound effects......»»
Investigating early land plant microfossils from the lower Silurian of southern Xinjiang, China
The Middle Ordovician-early Silurian is the key period for the origin and early evolution of morphological innovations of land plants. It is widely accepted that the earliest unambiguous fossil evidence of land plants can be traced to Dapingian-Darri.....»»
Mothers express their ideals in the fashion photos of their children in social media, says study
Mothers often share fashion photos of their children on social media, a practice which combines the traditions of family photos and the commercial symbolism of fashion images. A joint study of the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University invest.....»»
Promotion of simple behaviors such as recycling plastic can lead to climate-related, sustainable behaviors
Professor Kerrie Wilson, from the QUT Center for Environment, said there was some concern that performing "easy" sustainable behaviors could allow people to become complacent that they were doing enough for the environment......»»
Jony Ive"s latest gig is the seal for King Charles"s space project
An "Astra Carta" seal has been designed by Jony Ive's LoveFrom firm for the UK's King Charles, and aimed at being a call to action for private firms in space-related industries.Source: Sustainable Markets InitiativeIve previously designed the royal e.....»»
Prisoners in Bolivia trading rare jaguar parts for fashion items, researchers discover
Prisoners in Bolivia are trading in jaguar skins and other wild animal body parts to produce wallets, hats, and belts for sale in local markets. The fangs and bones of jaguars are being illegally exported for use as traditional Asian medicine......»»
New study reveals key to sustainable, eco-friendly, next-generation polymers
Supramolecular polymers are a new class of polymers that are currently being evaluated for material applications. These interesting compounds also play an important role in cellular activities in the body. "Supra," as the name suggests, is attributed.....»»
New protein scaffolds for assembling multi-enzyme systems with unprecedented control
Cell-free biocatalysis is being increasingly used as a substitute for conventional chemical catalysts, given that enzymes (biological catalysts) are more sustainable and selective in the manufacture of valuable chemicals. Chemical biomanufacturing ha.....»»
Jackery graduates from pioneer to sustainable master with latest launch
Since 2012, Jackery has made green energy accessible for all, and with the 2000 Plus Solar Generator launch it's now a green master......»»
Interest in fungi-based food can increase with a nudge in the right direction, research finds
What makes people interested in fungi-based food as an alternative to other protein sources such as meat? A new doctoral thesis explains how it is possible to create sustainable systems for food production. Increased understanding of how people choos.....»»
Company culture shapes willingness of workers to act sustainably, research shows
Amidst rising concerns about the global climate crisis, Princeton researchers have uncovered the surprisingly large role that companies play in shaping sustainable behaviors among employees, as well as a link between eco-friendly behaviors and happie.....»»
Plant functional trait diversity increases soil organic carbon sequestration during tropical forest succession
Previous studies have shown that soil organic carbon (SOC) influences the provision of edaphic ecosystem services, making it a key indicator of soil health under sustainable land use management and for climate change resilience. However, the SOC sequ.....»»
Automotive groups ask FTC for swift enforcement of counterfeiting law
In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, MEMA and the Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council said significant investments and innovations directed at improving vehicle safety in the U.S. are being thwarted by the us.....»»