Plastic is blowing in the wind
As the plastic in our oceans breaks up into smaller and smaller bits without breaking down chemically, the resulting microplastics are becoming a serious ecological problem. A new study at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals a troubling aspect.....»»
Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can cause big problems when they enter the water supply. One way my fluid dynamics lab explores microplastic movement is by studying how tiny water-walking insects are pushed underwater by raindrops......»»
Used-vehicle retailer Vroom to cease e-commerce operations
Online used-vehicle retailer Vroom Inc. said it will wind down its e-commerce operations and used-vehicle dealership business......»»
E-commerce used-vehicle retailer Vroom to cease operations
Online used-vehicle retailer Vroom Inc. said it will wind down its e-commerce operations and used-vehicle dealership business......»»
Daily deals Jan. 18: Apple Studio Display $1,215, 14% off AirTag 4-Pack, up to $970 off Samsung S24 Ultra, more
Today's hottest deals include 30% off a 2023 Samsung 55" Neo QLED 4K TV, an Arzopa 15.6" portable computer monitor for $69, up to 57% off JBL Wind 3 portable Bluetooth speakers, 50% off a 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad, and more.Save $600 on a.....»»
Galaxy S24 Color Options: Which Should You Choose?
Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 series is official and the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are up for pre-order. If you’re thinking about buying one, you’ll want to choose a color wisely so you don’t wind up with a shade yo.....»»
Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies......»»
Small-scale study finds microplastics from natural fertilizers are blowing in the wind more often than once thought
Though natural fertilizers made from treated sewage sludge are used to reintroduce nutrients onto agricultural fields, they bring along microplastic pollutants too. And according to a small-scale study published in Environmental Science & Technology.....»»
iPhone eSIM Guide: How to get the most out of it
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Going beyond plastic: Tara gum as a green polymer
Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesal.....»»
"Intense" US blizzard blows Iowa caucus campaigning off course
Plunging temperatures, whipping wind and buckets of snow derailed the final stretch of caucus campaigning in the US state of Iowa Friday as Republican presidential hopefuls delivered their last pitches to voters......»»
Planetesimals are buffeted by wind in their nebula, throwing debris into space: Study
Before planets form around a young star, the protosolar disk is populated with innumerable planetesimals. Over time, these planetesimals combine to form planets, and the core accretion theory explains how that happens. But before there are planets, t.....»»
Here"s how to get unlimited data abroad on your iPhone with this complete eSIM guide
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Researchers explore the impact of microplastics and toxin exposure on goldfish
The presence of plastics in our oceans and waterbodies is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. In 2022, plastic production exceeded 400 million tons globally, which continues to rise. The presence of microplastics, ranging in siz.....»»
Plastic is everywhere, including in our food and bottled water
Microplastics in our steak and tofu are washed down with nanoplastics from bottled water. Enlarge (credit: RunPhoto via Getty) If we are what we eat, there’s growing evidence to help explain how nanoplastics and microp.....»»
Q&A: Does noisy construction of offshore wind farms disturb marine animals?
Offshore wind farms can be an energy boon, but does their noisy construction bother marine animals? UMD's Arthur N. Popper, who studies underwater sounds and their ecological impacts, weighs in......»»
Hyundai bets big on hydrogen from sewage, plastic
Batteries aren't going anywhere, but Hyundai will invest $1.4 billion in hydrogen for everything from big rigs to ships......»»
Bottled water can contain hundreds of thousands of previously uncounted tiny plastic bits, study finds
In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits,.....»»
Scenes of loss play out across Japan"s western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing
His face hidden under a humble straw hat, the man silently watched as several helmeted rescue workers carefully lifted from the rubble his wife's body, wrapped in blue plastic on a stretcher......»»
Feathers from deceased birds help scientists understand new threat to avian populations
As concerns over the world's declining bird population mount, animal ecologists have developed an analytical approach to better understand one of the latest threats to feathered creatures: the rise of wind and solar energy facilities......»»
Conflict in full swing: Forest bats found to avoid large areas around fast-moving wind turbines
Not only do many bats die at wind turbines, the turbines also displace some species from their habitats over large areas. When the turbines are in operation at relatively high wind speeds, the activity of bat species that hunt in structurally dense h.....»»