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.....»»
Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: Study
Endangered giant Galapagos tortoises continue to swallow plastic and other human waste despite a ban on disposable plastic items in the Ecuadoran archipelago, according to a study published Wednesday......»»
The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs......»»
Walmart+: Everything you need to know about Walmart’s retail subscription
Walmart's new retail subscription service is a rival to Amazon Prime. Here's what you need to know......»»
Crumpled sheets reveal a mechanism for glassy relaxations
We often crumple a scrap piece of paper into a ball before throwing it. This mundane action, however, creates a unique complex system with surprising mechanical properties. Take a thin plastic sheet such as cellophane and try it yourself. While a reg.....»»
Research improves formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
In a pilot-scale study to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging ap.....»»
After big drop in ISP competition, Canada mandates fiber-network sharing
Bell claims it will cut fiber spending by $1 billion in protest of CRTC ruling. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) In an attempt to boost broadband competition, Canada's telecom regulator is forcing large ph.....»»
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review: finally, a true Super Smash Bros. rival
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 takes the groundwork set in the original and actually adds quality and more originality to the mix......»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 is Ready to Take on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Poised to power a number of flagship Android devices, MediaTek's new chipset is also set to rival the likes of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 is Ready to Take on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 appeared first on Phan.....»»
Designed to rival the iPad Pro, Samsung’s best tablet is $150 off
Today one of the best tablet deals is on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which is going for just $950 at Best Buy......»»
Plastic waste in rivers may carry dangerous microbes: Study
Plastic litter in rivers might be allowing dangerous pathogens to hitch-hike downstream, a new study published Wednesday found......»»
Light guide plate based on perovskite nanocomposites
The fact that nanoparticle and polymer hybrid materials can often combine the advantages of each has been demonstrated in several fields. Embedding PNCs into polymer is an effective strategy to enhance the PNCs stability and polymer can endow the PNC.....»»
Google Fiber is getting outrageously fast 20Gbps service
For now this is early access, but "most" customers will get upgraded eventually. Enlarge / Google Fiber Labs brings quick internet to early adopters. (credit: Google) Google Fiber is still operating in a handful of citi.....»»
Lucid launches referral program with vehicle discounts and factory tours
Air EV buyers who use a referral code can get $700 to $1,250 off. Lucid owners who refer new customers can win a tour of Lucid's Arizona factory. EV rival Tesla has used referrals since 2015......»»
Here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Stacks up Against the Competition
We've gotten some interesting performance comparisons online, which pits the 8 Gen 3 against chips from rival brands. The post Here’s how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Stacks up Against the Competition appeared first on Phandroid. It’.....»»
Google did what it could to stifle Apple"s search efforts, show court documents
Court filings show that Google feared losing revenue to an Apple-made rival and did what it could to stop it by establishing limits on what it could do as a part of the company's deal to stay on iOS.Google pays to be the defaultApple has played a key.....»»
Enhanced laser heterodyne spectroscopy helps atmospheric greenhouse gas measurements
A research team led by Prof. Gao Xiaoming from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved the measurement accuracy of atmospheric greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, by using an Erbium-doped Fiber.....»»
China"s Foxconn tax probe is Taiwan election interference, claims candidate
Foxconn founder Terry Gou's rival in the Taiwanese elections says China should "cherish" the iPhone assembler, and not try to pressure the firm during an election.A Foxconn facilityGou stepped down from Foxconn in order to pursue his political career.....»»
Researchers: The climate impact of plastic pollution is negligible—the production of new plastics is the real problem
The dual pressures of climate change and plastic pollution are frequently conflated in the media, in peer-reviewed research and other environmental reporting......»»
Predicting potential problems of persistent plastic particulates
Plastics monopolize our household accessories due to their low cost and versatility. Unfortunately, the lack of proper disposal measures has led to widespread proliferation of these non-biodegradables into the natural environment. Although plastics d.....»»
Safely removing nanoplastics from water using "Prussian blue", a pigment used to dye jeans
Plastic waste breaks down over time into nanoplastics (.....»»