Plastic Polymer Cables That Rival Fiber Optics
MIT scientists demonstrate a hair-like plastic polymer cable that can transmit data 10 times as fast as USB How fast does data flow? The answer: not fast enough. The search for more efficient data-transfer solutions to meet the ever-increasing.....»»
How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
Bananas are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world. They are also the fourth most grown crop in the world, trailing only rice, wheat and corn. What could this tropical fruit have to do with fighting the ongoing plastic waste.....»»
Stabilizing mRNA vaccines for delivery to cells
Vaccines and therapies based on messenger RNA could be more readily delivered due to a non-toxic polymer that protects RNA and controls its release inside cells......»»
Vision Pro latency the best on one metric; lags behind Meta on another
Scientific tests of Vision Pro latency show that Apple’s spatial computer lives up to Apple’s claims of superiority over rival headsets – but only in the first of two metrics. This means that the passthrough feature, which lets you see the r.....»»
Study shows promise of transceiver-based sensing for active monitoring of fiber networks
Researchers have successfully used a coherent transceiver prototype to detect polarization changes that preceded a cable break in a live network. The work, which is one of the first demonstrations of field-based measurements for an active cable break.....»»
Fake Caviar Invented in the 1930s Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution
An alternative to environmentally-harmful plastic is already within reach: seaweed......»»
US company"s lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week
Another private U.S. company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival's lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back......»»
Synthetic fibers and tire abrasion found to have the strongest impact on corals
Corals feed on plankton that they catch from the seawater. Due to the increasing pollution of the oceans, they also ingest tiny plastic particles. Sometimes, the corals are unable to expel the microplastics from their bodies. Instead, they store it i.....»»
Tesla’s biggest EV rival is planning a factory in North America
Producing cars in Mexico would make it cheaper for BYD to sell cars in the US. Enlarge / BYD does most of its manufacturing in China, but that is rapidly changing. (credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Chin.....»»
Scientists improve materials for reconstructive and plastic surgery
Researchers from IOCB Prague and their colleagues from Ghent University in Belgium have been working on improving the properties of gelatin-based materials, thereby expanding the possibilities of their use mainly in medicine. In a paper published in.....»»
California agency rejects Stellantis bid to void rivals" emissions deal
A California agency has rejected Chrysler-parent Stellantis's STLAM.MI bid to void a 2019 state emissions deal with rival automakers, according to a letter Reuters saw Tuesday......»»
Microplastics in soils: First consistent risk assessment
Microplastics in soil are extremely diverse and complex. This makes it difficult to determine the risks of plastic pollution to soil life, which is an increasing concern among policymakers and scientists. Researchers from the Spanish Institute IMDEA.....»»
Color-changing materials could safeguard nuclear material, other valuable substances
Every over-the-counter medication bottle sports a protective seal, usually a plastic wrap or foam layer, or both. These seals offer signs of tampering attempts. In a parallel concern, the International Atomic Energy Agency relies on tamper-indicating.....»»
How to use Microsoft Copilot on iOS and iPadOS
Microsoft's Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here's how to use Microsoft's rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS.Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOSAI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which.....»»
California"s war on plastic bag use seems to have backfired: Lawmakers are trying again
It was a decade ago when California became the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags, ushering in a wave of anti-plastic legislation from coast to coast......»»
How to use the Microcosft Copilot on iOS and iPadOS
Microsoft's Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here's how to use Microsoft's rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS.Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOSAI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which.....»»
Researchers develop eco-friendly "magnet" to battle microplastics
Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution......»»
Vision Pro EyeSight feature doesn’t really work, argues Macworld
Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature is something Apple has stressed as a key product differentiator over rival headsets, and as a way of solving the isolation problem when using this kind of tech. But comparing a range of real-life examples with Apple.....»»
Paper or no plastic: New bill may eliminate plastic bags in California entirely
For anyone who's shopped at Trader Joe's, it's already a familiar choice: You can carry your groceries out in a paper bag or perhaps a spare cardboard box, in a tote you brought from home or—if you're shopping lightly/daringly—by hand......»»
New process allows full recovery of starting materials from tough polymer composites
In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, or CFRP, and later recovering all of its starting.....»»
When nanoplastics are not what they seem: Release of oligomers from polyester textiles
Plastic household items and clothing made of synthetic fibers release microplastics, particles less than five millimeters in size that can enter the environment unnoticed. A small proportion of these particles are so small that they are measured in n.....»»