Plastic creates "evolutionary trap" for young sea turtles
Plastic pollution creates an "evolutionary trap" for young sea turtles, new research shows......»»
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores.....»»
Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
It's been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibers. It named the particles "microplastics.".....»»
A ‘heart the size of Texas’: Family grieves young woman who was fatally shot in Peoria
A ‘heart the size of Texas’: Family grieves young woman who was fatally shot in Peoria.....»»
Georgia"s abortion ban killed a young mother. The Christian right now blames the victim
Georgia"s abortion ban killed a young mother. The Christian right now blames the victim.....»»
Death of young Ernst & Young employee raises questions about workplace culture
Death of young Ernst & Young employee raises questions about workplace culture.....»»
Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy a flamethrower
The infection is very rare, but it's definitely one you want to avoid. Enlarge / Young raccoon looking out from a tree. (credit: Getty | Camerique) If you were looking for a reason to keep a flamethrower around the house.....»»
All iPhone 17 models could get big display upgrades, here’s what to expect [U]
The iPhone 16 may be fresh, but it’s never too early for details on next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air will no doubt be the highlight. But according to analyst Ross Young, there are also big display upgrades coming for the.....»»
The MacBook Air M4 could launch sooner than we thought
Spotted by , display industry analyst Ross Young has posted a subscriber-only revealing that panel shipments for the MacBook Air M4 should be starting in October. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman then confirmed his own information points to the same con.....»»
All iPhone 17 models could get big display upgrades, here’s what to expect
The iPhone 16 may be fresh, but it’s never too early for details on next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air will no doubt be the highlight. But according to analyst Ross Young, there are also big display upgrades coming for the.....»»
New database covers distribution and evolutionary history of megadiverse flowering plant family on isolated islands
Asteraceae, a family of flowering plants, are the most diverse group of flowering plants in the world. This plant family comprises about 34,000 species. An international research team with the participation of the University of Göttingen has now com.....»»
Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»
Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
Old tires, discarded cups, and cigarette butts litter the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, a marine protected area in eastern Canada that attracts belugas and other whales seeking respite......»»
How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation
One of the largest producers of plastic waste per capita, Canada is struggling to protect its designated marine protected areas from this pollution, experts warn......»»
Cleaning the ocean has a price — and layers of complications
Pulling plastic from the ocean and recycling that into auto parts is the plan. The challenges are immense, but worth it......»»
M4 MacBook Air could launch sooner than expected
After display analyst Ross Young published a post on X saying Apple suppliers would start shipping the panels for the new M4 MacBook Air and … The post M4 MacBook Air could launch sooner than expected appeared first on BGR. After dis.....»»
30th-anniversary limited-run PS5 and PS5 Pro bring back mid-’90s gray plastic
Sony launched a similar gray PlayStation 4 in 2014 for the 20th anniversary. The PS5 Pro version of the 30th anniversary bundle comes with both varieties of DualSense controlle.....»»
Scientists say there is enough evidence to agree to global action on microplastics
Science has provided more than sufficient evidence to inform a collective and global approach to tackle the continued spread of plastic pollution, according to a new report......»»
Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put ot.....»»
Template synthesis creates multilayered perovskites with unique ferroelectric behavior
A group of Nagoya University researchers in Japan has synthesized 4- and 5-layered versions of the important electrical material perovskite. Analyzing the mechanism of ferroelectricity in the material, they found it has a unique function: the materia.....»»
So where does the oceans" plastic waste come from?
In the form of bottles, tires, packaging and piping, millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped every year in the world's waterways, often ending up in the oceans......»»