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......»»
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......»»
Study shows talking about products can lead to better conversations
The first day at a new school or in a new job can be exhilarating, but the awkward introductions and halting conversations when meeting new people often lead to stress and social anxiety......»»
Why are so many migrant families still separated? Chaos in the data
Five years since the retraction of the Trump-era zero-tolerance policy on illegal border crossings, which resulted in the separation of more than 5,000 children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border between 2017 and 2021, a task force is stil.....»»
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 (.....»»
Some kids with reading difficulties can also have reading anxiety—what can parents do?
Australian children are facing some big challenges. NAPLAN data shows about one in three students in years 3 to 9 are behind in reading-related skills. It is also estimated about one in seven children have poor mental health......»»
New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste
Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can't last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deco.....»»
Scammers are targeting plastic surgery clinics with extortion scams
Plastic surgeons and their patients are having their sensitive data - including intimate photos - taken......»»
Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish
Biodegradable plastics may not be the solution to plastic pollution many hoped for, with a University of Otago study showing they are still harmful to fish......»»
Hong Kong sticks a fork in disposable plastic products
Need a plastic fork at a Hong Kong restaurant? Come April 22, Earth Day, customers will have to start reaching for more eco-friendly cutlery, according to a bill passed Wednesday by the city's legislature......»»
NZ police are using AI to catch criminals—but the law urgently needs to catch up too, researcher says
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by New Zealand police is putting the spotlight on policing tactics in the 21st century......»»
This brand found the secret to making plastic-free stretch jeans
Triarchy swapped plastic for rubber to make its new stretch jeans. That’s good news for the environment. Since Levi Strauss patented the denim jean 150 years ago, the pant has become the world’s favorite garment. At any given moment, h.....»»
Fiji minister urges "quicker" plastic pollution treaty
The world must move faster on a plastic pollution treaty that is currently not expected to be finalized before the end of next year, Fiji's deputy prime minister told an international summit on Thursday......»»
Unifor, GM reach tentative deal, putting strike action "on hold"
Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with General Motors Canada after a strike that lasted a little more than 12 hours at three of the automaker’s Ontario workplaces. .....»»
Researchers publish first harmonized exposure protocol for ecotoxicity testing of micro- and nano-plastics
Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental and human health issue at a global scale. Yet despite increasing concern over the harmful effects of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs), no harmonized guidelines or protocols for their ecotoxicity.....»»
Snapchat My AI may be banned in UK over ‘worrying’ child privacy concerns
Snapchat’s My AI feature is facing the prospect of a ban in the UK, over concerns that it may be putting the privacy of children at risk. It follows separate user outrage at the ChatGPT integration being pinned to the top of their chats, and a m.....»»
Video shows an iMac G3 that was modified with a touchscreen back in 1999
The iconic iMac G3 was announced by Steve Jobs almost 26 years ago, on May 6, 1998. For its time, the iMac was considered a revolution in industrial design with its all-in-one construction in translucent plastic. It also ditched technologies like ser.....»»
Scientists upcycle polyesters through new waste-free, scalable process
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new chemical process which upcycles polyesters, including PET in plastic bottles, to morpholine amide, a versatile and valuable building block for synthesizing a vast range of compounds......»»
Machine learning reveals how to dissolve polymeric materials in organic solvents
Dissolving polymers with organic solvents is the essential process in the research and development of polymeric materials, including polymer synthesis, refining, painting, and coating. Now more than ever recycling plastic waste is a particularly impe.....»»