More environmentally friendly flame retardants for e-mobility and electronics
Organophosphorus flame retardants are a possible alternative to brominated flame retardants. However, comparative life cycle studies on this type of flame retardant are still lacking......»»
Get an Apple and Android friendly smart display for your car for $100
This 9-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility is on sale for $99.97 (reg. $179.99) through May 22. TL;DR: Through May 22, get this 9-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilit.....»»
New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually
California is considering a law that would require warning labels on gas stoves. Enlarge (credit: Géza Bálint Ujvárosi / EyeEm via Getty) Ruth Ann Norton used to look forward to seeing the blue flame that danced on th.....»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (May 17-19)
Get a touch of mystery, family-friendly misadventures, and psychological horror with the three Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend......»»
Tesla"s March registrations fall 12% as rivals gain EV share, U.S. data shows
Overall, registrations for battery-electric vehicles rose 3.8% in March compared with the year-earlier month. Ford, Hyundai and Kia gained significant share in the EV segment, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?
Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»
Tesla Cybertruck beats Rivian R1T in March registrations, but Ford leads in EV pickups
In its fourth month on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548. The Ford F-150 Lightning led the EV pickup segment with 2,893, S&P Global Mobility data showed......»»
How tech powers the sensory-friendly screenings that open theaters to everyone
Sensory-friendly screenings are becoming more normalized, but there's still a long way to go. How do these showings work and who benefits from them?.....»»
Google updates the Play Store to be more developer-friendly
The Google Play Store is where you get your apps, but at I/O 2024, Google has announced some updates they’ll be making. The post Google updates the Play Store to be more developer-friendly appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Play Sto.....»»
Researchers develop increasingly sustainable methods for dissolving gold, silver and copper from recycled materials
Waste from computers and cell phones, solar panels and other discarded electronics are becoming an important source of noble metals alongside mining. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed sustainable dissolution methods for noble m.....»»
A friendly reminder that your PC power supply will eventually destroy itself
It's easy to forget about the power supply in your PC, but it will eventually fail. You don't want to be caught in that situation......»»
Macs just got a huge AI boost
With the launch of the ChatGPT desktop app, Macs just became a lot more AI-friendly......»»
Two-year study shows some varieties of annual flowers have a place in pollinator-friendly gardens
While wildflowers and perennials are a must for supporting pollinators, there's no denying the popularity of many annual flowers for their colorful, visual appeal. Annuals are often thought of as pollinator "deserts," but a new study suggests choosin.....»»
A novel flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing and superhydrophobic transparent bamboo for future glasses
Professors Yiqiang Wu and Caichao Wan, along with their team from Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT), have pioneered a transparent material derived from natural bamboo. This material features a three-layered flame-retardant b.....»»
Save up to $50 when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30!
OnePlus' budget smartphone is even cheaper now. The post Save up to $50 when you buy the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a relatively wallet-friendly smartphone, OnePlus’ Nord sub-brand is probabl.....»»
Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation
A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»
No one has seen the data behind Tyson’s “climate friendly beef” claim
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to livestock companies raising "low carbon" beef. Enlarge / The Environmental Working Group published a new analysis on Wednesday outlining its efforts to push the USDA for more transparency, inc.....»»
What makes people tick environmentally?
Research from the University of Canterbury explores the crucial role emotions play in behavior change and decision-making when acting sustainably......»»
Save up to 20% on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus!
Grab Samsung's wallet-friendly tablet for a lower price. The post Save up to 20% on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus! appeared first on Phandroid. For buyers after a premium tablet, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series devices are ideal if yo.....»»
Walk This Way: DIY Mobility Walker
Mobility walkers can be expensive. Build your own personalized, strength-tested version for less. The post Walk This Way: DIY Mobility Walker appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Scientists show how to treat burns with an environmentally friendly plant-based bandage
The Smart Materials research group, coordinated by Athanassia Athanassiou at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology), has developed a biocompatible bandage made of plant-based materials that, loaded with vitamin C, can a.....»»