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......»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a tough place when they need to use this safety net, according to a Delinea re.....»»
Paper Coffee Cups Are Just as Toxic for the Environment as Plastic Ones
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
IT leaders alarmed by generative AI’s SaaS security implications
IT leaders are grappling with anxiety over the risks of generative AI despite continued confidence in their software-as-a-service (SaaS) security posture, according to Snow Software. 96% of respondents indicated they were still ‘confident or very c.....»»
Researcher shows herbal plant, Syrian rue, has potential for treatment of anxiety and depression
Nazim Mamedov, adjunct assistant professor in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, has been telling the international scientific community about the pharmacological properties of specific herbal plants native to Syria and Iran. Now his research, pu.....»»
Microsoft Office for Mac standalone license dips to $34.97
Save 86% on a Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 standalone license this weekend, putting top apps like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at your fingertips.Looking for a way to boost productivity at home or work, without the h.....»»
Study shows paper cups are just as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups
Reports of plastics pollution contaminating all parts of the Earth and in all living things has accelerated a shift to alternative materials. The coffee latte you take with you from the kiosk on the corner now comes in paper cups, sometimes even with.....»»
"Citizen scientists" battle to save historic UK river
On the banks of the River Wye on the border between England and Wales, Pat Stirling flings a plastic measuring jug tied to a rope into the water......»»
Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions, researchers warn
"Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded......»»
It’s not just iMessage: UK government could ban Apple security updates
Everyone in the tech industry facepalms almost every time legislators try to pontificate on technology, but the British government appears to be trying to set a new record. After putting iMessage and FaceTime at risk, the government is now suggesting.....»»
Hell freezes over as Apple supports right-to-repair bill
As California legislation nears finish line, Apple suddenly switches sides. Enlarge / Repairing an M1 MacBook. (credit: Apple) Somewhere, ol' Beelzebub is putting on his thickest coat because Apple has endorsed a right-t.....»»
Could microplastics in soil introduce drug-resistant superbugs to the food supply?
Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics. Think plastic mulch lining vegetable beds, PVC pipes draining water from fields, polyethylene covering high tunnels, and plastic seed, fertilizer, and herbicide packaging, to name a few......»»
Auto supplier Plastic Omnium plans $170M hydrogen investment in Michigan
The operation, expected to support 40,000 vehicles annually by 2027, will create 175 jobs, paying an average wage of $1,710 per week plus benefits, according to a state memo......»»
Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis......»»
Justin Trudeau blasts Facebook for blocking news as Canada"s wildfires rage
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted Facebook for "putting corporate profits ahead of people's safety" as the social media platform continues to block news content while wildfires rage in Canada's Northwest Territories and British Columbia......»»
Algebra, graphing calculators, and dying of dysentery
Getting a graphing calculator is a rite of passage for teenagers. So, too, is putting games on them. Some things never change......»»
UFC 292 live stream: Can you watch Sterling vs O’Malley for free?
The UFC is putting on a show tonight with UFC 292 and we've got all of the details on how to watch Sterling vs O'Malley on the main card......»»
What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg"s canceled cage match says about masculine anxiety
While the cage fight between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be on hold, if these men do ever end up sparring, it'll give a whole new meaning to the term "tech bro.".....»»
Plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method
We've managed to accumulate so much plastic trash that it's daunting to think about what could be done with the tons upon tons of nonbiodegradable waste. And as much as we are trying to scale back our dependence on single-use plastics, we continue to.....»»
Scientists theorize a hidden phase transition between liquid and a solid
Anything made out of plastic or glass is known as an amorphous material. Unlike many materials that freeze into crystalline solids, the atoms and molecules in amorphous materials never stack together to form crystals when cooled. In fact, although we.....»»