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......»»
Amazon previewing iOS-only smart home mapping feature in redesigned Alexa app
The Amazon Alexa app isn’t just for configuring and managing service integrations. It’s also a smart home controller akin to Apple’s Home app. Amazon is putting that front and center with the redesigned Alexa app launching today. There’s als.....»»
When physics meets biology: Prion protein orchestrates liquid–liquid phase separation with copper
In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE-Berlin) shed light on the intricate dance between the prion protein and copper ions.....»»
What custom GPTs mean for the future of phishing
OpenAI is putting more power into the hands of users of GenAI, allowing them to create their custom AI agents without writing code. These custom GPTs are the latest leap forward in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, but this highly tailorable yet eas.....»»
Highly Anticipated Feature MIA in Latest iOS 17.2 Beta
One of iOS 17.2’s most exciting changes has been dropped from the latest beta putting its release on board the official version in doubt. Apple’s iOS 17.2 update will bring numerous changes to iPhone, but it looks like collaborative playl.....»»
River floods and plastics: Where did the litter go when the Meuse flooded?
Plastic pollution is a global problem and Dutch rivers are no exception. Anyone who has ever walked along their banks will know the sight of bottles, caps and food packaging. But some of that litter may originate from elsewhere. How much plastic wast.....»»
Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experiments
Many enzymes promise to break down plastic. But what works in the lab often fails on a large scale. Now a new study by Gert Weber, HZB, Uwe Bornscheuer, University of Greifswald, and Alain Marty, Chief Scientific Officer of Carbios, shows how raising.....»»
The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale......»»
The t-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale......»»
Potential threats, promising resources in thriving colonies of bacteria and fungi on ocean plastic trash
A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found both potential threats and promising resources in the thriving colonies of bacteria and fungi on plastic trash washed up on Singapore shores......»»
Experts trash Hong Kong"s "throwaway culture" ahead of plastic ban
Unlike her fellow Hong Kong urbanites toting plastic or paper cups filled with coffee, pet groomer Lucine Mo takes her caffeine hit in a thermal mug with a QR code......»»
Plastic waste in the water might be stopping, or interrupting, some shrimp-like creatures from reproducing
In a unique study, published in the journal Environmental Pollution,the ability of "shrimp-like" creatures to reproduce successfully was found to be compromised by chemicals found in everyday plastics......»»
SpaceX tracking camera shows Starship stage separation up close
Filming on Saturday, a SpaceX tracking camera captured the moment its Starship spacecraft achieved its first successful separation from the Super Heavy booster......»»
Researchers develop AI model that uses satellite images to detect plastic in oceans
More and more plastic litter ends up in oceans every day. Satellite images can help detect accumulations of litter along shores and at sea so that it can be taken out. A research team has developed a new artificial intelligence model that recognizes.....»»
Researchers describe a more sustainable process to recycle biobased polycarbonates
A month ago, the European Union banned glitter. This action was part of an effort that aims to reduce the presence of microplastics in our environment by 30%. Waste plastics are a serious problem for our ecosystems, and the push for recycling plastic.....»»
Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: Here"s why
Does the prediction that there could be "more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050" concern you? How about reports that "we eat a credit card's worth of plastic per week"? These are some of the "facts" about plastic that are cited by the media......»»
Frustration as latest talks on global plastic treaty close
The latest negotiations toward a global plastic treaty concluded late Sunday with disagreement about how the pact should work and frustration from environment groups over delays and lack of progress......»»
SpaceX Starship makes it off the pad, but is lost during second test flight
SpaceX has performed a second integrated test flight of its Starship, which survived stage separation but was lost near to the end of its engine burn......»»
SpaceX Starship makes it off the pad but is lost during second test flight
SpaceX has performed a second integrated test flight of its Starship, which survived stage separation but was lost near to the end of its engine burn......»»
Cultural capital is key to a sense of belonging for college students of color
College students' sense of belonging is believed to have important and far-reaching implications, contributing to academic achievement and persistence at college as well as offering protective effects against anxiety and depression......»»
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......»»