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Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety

Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end up making waste management more challenging......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagNov 17th, 2023

How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even after Polls Close

People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News8 hr. 12 min. ago

Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 12 min. ago

Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic

Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News10 hr. 13 min. ago

Scientists develop a phase-transformable membrane for efficient gas separation

Industrial gas separation, essential for clean energy and environmental protection, demands efficiency and adaptability. Current materials, however, lack the flexibility to selectively separate gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) while.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New type of weather radiosonde can find its way back to where it was launched

Some 80% of weather radiosondes—remote measurement instruments containing plastic, batteries and electronic parts—end up lost in nature after one flight. But a startup created by an EPFL master's student is set to change that with a new, ultra-li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Financial anxiety leads to unnecessary Christmas shopping, say researchers

Christmas is approaching, and for many, economic stress is increasing. Paradoxically, this can lead us to purchase even more gifts. Recent research from the University of Skövde shows that financial anxiety and stress trigger impulsive buying. The.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles

Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Transforming polyethylene: From functionalization to antibacterial properties for sustainable applications

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make PE indispensable across a broad spectrum of appli.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it

As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing

A CLA covered 2,309 miles in 24 hours in testing. Mercedes-Benz is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its sleek CLA sedan. Due to be officially i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Europe wants ministers at plastic pollution treaty talks

Europe is pushing for ministers to take part in UN talks this month to ensure that the world's first treaty on plastic pollution will be "highly ambitious"......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

To Multi or Not to Multi? Putting Color 3D Printing to the Test

As long as FDM/FFF 3D printers have existed, we’ve been looking for ways to make our prints colorful. We review multi-material vs multi-part printing. The post To Multi or Not to Multi? Putting Color 3D Printing to the Test appeared first on Make:.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Multi-omics approach reveals nanoplastic toxicity in aquatic life

Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics emerging as particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety

A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional lands.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

US Space Force warns of “mind-boggling” build-up of Chinese capabilities

Russia and China "have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space." The chief of the US Space Force has warned that China is putting military capabili.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close

People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

ResumeGiants: Making an awesome resume has never been easier

Putting together a great resume is part of the process of landing that job of your dreams, and ResumeGiants has made it a walk in the park. The post ResumeGiants: Making an awesome resume has never been easier appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Nate Silver: ‘Cheating’ Pollsters Are Putting ‘Finger on the Scale’

Nate Silver: ‘Cheating’ Pollsters Are Putting ‘Finger on the Scale’.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024