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......»»
Suppliers want more legal immigration to fix labor shortage at factories
Suppliers and economists said reduced immigration levels are contributing to a labor shortage that is putting a squeeze on the supply base......»»
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide.....»»
Bedbugs are a problem beyond Paris. They"re resurgent everywhere
Thanks to videos circulating on social media of bedbugs crawling through Parisian hotel rooms, movie theaters and public transportation, anxiety over the blood-sucking insects is high......»»
Chemist unlocks plastic alternatives using proteins and clothing scraps
Every year, 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Between 19 and 23 million tons of that plastic waste makes its way into aquatic ecosystems, and the remaining goes into the ground. An additional 92 million tons of cloth waste is.....»»
Young people"s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk. Here"s how to help them
Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people's lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future......»»
We need a global treaty to solve plastic pollution—acid rain and ozone depletion show us why
After years of discussion, international negotiations on a global plastics treaty resume this week in Nairobi, Kenya, at the UN Environment Programme headquarters......»»
Nations negotiate terms of plastics treaty in Nairobi
The latest negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution opened in Nairobi on Monday, with tensions expected as nations tussle over what should be included in the pact......»»
Scientists find hundreds of toxic chemicals in recycled plastics
When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. The results are published in a study led by scientists at the University of Gothenburg......»»
Battle looms over renewed plastic treaty negotiations
Representatives from 175 nations meet in Nairobi from Monday to negotiate for the first time what concrete measures should be included in a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution......»»
Biobased mulch spray curbs weeds in vegetable crops
Biobased sprayable mulch (BSM) films are a potential alternative to herbicides, polyethylene plastic mulch film, and hand weeding for specialty crops. Researchers at the American Society for Horticultural Science have developed a series of BSM films.....»»
Scientists flag conflicts of interest ahead of UN plastic and chemical talks
An international group of 35 scientists is calling out conflicts of interest plaguing global plastic treaty negotiations and that have interfered with timely action on other health and environmental issues. They urge the implementation of strict guid.....»»
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis......»»
Plastics treaty must tackle problem at source, researchers say
The new Global Plastics Treaty must tackle the problem at the source, researchers say. An international negotiation meeting (INC-3) in Kenya begins on Monday, aiming to further develop a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution......»»
Maya Hawke brings Anxiety to life in "Inside Out 2" trailer
The first trailer for Pixar's "Inside Out 2" teases the arrival of several new emotions as Riley hits puberty — including Anxiety. With Inside Out 2, Pixar is taking us back inside Riley's head. And from the looks of the first teaser trailer,.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Detecting gravitational waves with an interferometric seismometer array on the lunar near side
A team lead by Department of Astronomy, Beijing Normal University, recently proposed a promising plan to detect gravitational waves (GWs) by putting seismometers on the moon's surface. Their research is published in the journal Science China Physics,.....»»
Best PlayStation Gifts – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
A comprehensive gift guide for the PlayStation Gamer in your life. The post Best PlayStation Gifts – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Phandroid. With holiday season looming, there has never been a better time to be putting.....»»
Mental health in the workplace is an ongoing challenge
In Quebec workplaces, psychological distress and psychotropic drug use have fallen back to prepandemic levels, but symptoms of depression, anxiety and burnout have become more widespread......»»