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......»»
NASA wants to come up with a new clock for the moon, where seconds tick away faster
NASA wants to come up with an out-of-this-world way to keep track of time, putting the moon on its own souped-up clock......»»
A chemically bonded photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies for improved photocatalytic decontamination
A challenge in promoting the industrial application of photocatalysis technology for environment remediation lies in the design of high-performance photocatalysts. These photocatalysts should be endowed with efficient photo-carrier separation and int.....»»
Novel silica-based adsorbent helps selective separation of strontium
Prof. Huang Qunying's team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Ning Shunyan's team from South China University, developed a novel silica-based adsorbent for the highly selectiv.....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order TopSpin 2K25 & 4 Reasons to Wait
With just weeks to go before TopSpin 2K25 hits shelves, you might be thinking about putting in a pre-order. There are some great reasons to consider it, but there are also some reasons why you should put your credit card away and wait. TopSpin 2K25,.....»»
Plastic Omnium changes name as it adds software, lighting
The French supplier will be known as OPMobility, reflecting a broader ambition and new product line, executives said......»»
The huge rise in AI and ML transactions are putting businesses at risk
Enterprises should be careful when using Generative AI, new report warns......»»
Cinnamic acid shows promise for opening a new developmental avenue in hair growth treatment
Hair has a significant impact on how society and we, as individuals, see ourselves. Consequently, hair loss or alopecia causes considerable emotional distress and anxiety and often results in a reduced quality of life for those suffering from its eff.....»»
Manila confronts its plastic problem through a community-guided protocol
Governments and international organizations have touted the circular economy, in which materials and products stay in circulation for as long as possible, as an antidote to our global plastic problem. (The equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks of plasti.....»»
Scammers exploit tax season anxiety with AI tools
25% of Americans has lost money to online tax scams, according to McAfee. Of the people who clicked on fraudulent links from supposed tax services, 68% lost money. Among those, 29% lost more than $2,500, and 17% lost more than $10,000. Moreover, 76%.....»»
Workers with job flexibility and security have better mental health
Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety. Enlarge (credit: Office Space) American workers who have more flexibility and security in their jobs also have better me.....»»
Samsung users ask, “Why does the S-Pen smell so bad?“
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Users complain that the Samsung Galaxy S24 stylus… smells bad?
Apparently the "Ultra" phone's S-Pen often smells like burning plastic. Enlarge / The Galaxy S24 line. (credit: Samsung) Electric design is a field full of varying opinions and trade-offs. Companies agonize over the phy.....»»
Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
Putting a new spin on 1T phase tantalum disulfide: Scientists uncover a hidden electronic state
Research often unfolds as a multistage process. The solution to one question can spark several more, inspiring scientists to reach further and look at the larger problem from several different perspectives. Such projects can often be the catalyst for.....»»
Dragon’s Dogma 2 changed how I look at fast travel in video games
Fast travel is notably restrictive in Dragon's Dogma 2. While that might sound off-putting, I found it to be one of the game's greatest strengths......»»
Yeast uses plastic waste oils to make high-value chemicals
Polyolefins are a type of plastic that is resistant to breaking down. This makes this plastic—a kind found in everything from grocery bags to car bumpers—hard to recycle. In a new study, scientists have discovered a potential solution, the yeast.....»»
Study demonstrates spontaneous self-organization of microdroplets through quasi one-dimensional confinement
Polymer systems composed of multiple components can spontaneously induce emulsion or microdroplets by mechanical mixing, as an intermediate state of macroscopic phase separation. Unfortunately, the size of generated droplets is nonuniform and their s.....»»
Study finds large accumulations of plastics in the ocean, even outside so-called garbage patch
When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals ingest these particles, their health can be severely affected. Large accumulations of plastic can therefore disrupt the biological bala.....»»
Cellulose fibers are emerging as a sustainable option for wrapping everything from foods to electronics
Attention supermarket shoppers in Belgium, France and Luxembourg: a test to cut waste from plastic packaging of foods is coming to nearby stores......»»
Is food waste the key to sustainable, plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads?
Once thrown away, disposable items such as diapers and sanitary pads can take hundreds of years to decompose, because their absorbent parts and waterproof layers contain plastics and other synthetic polymers. But now, researchers are replacing these.....»»