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......»»
Researchers investigate the veracity of "six degrees of separation"
Do you know someone who knows someone? We have all played this game, often to be amazed that despite the extreme scale of human society, random people can be linked through very small chains of acquaintances—typically, around six. Recently, a group.....»»
How to create custom Apple Fitness+ plans with iOS 17
Getting specific and putting commitments on a calendar are two great ways to build consistency in working toward goals. With iOS 17 and watchOS 10, Apple is leveraging both of those tactics to help you get healthier with the ability to make custom A.....»»
Sustainability at center of British polar science strategy
With research stations shifting to renewable energy and artificial intelligence mapping out fuel-efficient marine routes, the British Antarctic Survey is putting sustainability at the heart of its new 10-year plan......»»
"Time bomb"?: Race to identify health effects of microplastics
Tiny pieces of plastic have been found littered throughout human bodies, trapped in our lungs and laced through our blood, but the long-term health effects of this exposure remain unclear......»»
DEAL: This Ring Video Doorbell bundle is just $40!
If you’re thinking about putting together a smart home, this Ring Video Doorbell bundle is a good place to start, especially at just $40! Smart homes are all the rage these days and it’s not hard to see why. Our phones are essentially.....»»
Hawaii volcano stops erupting, putting an end to stunning lava show
The nearly two-week eruption of a Hawaii volcano, one of the most active in the world, has come to a pause, scientists said......»»
How inequality shapes the experience of a heatwave
When the mercury rises, does your anxiety rise with it? If so, you are not alone. According to the UK's Office for National Statistics, three-quarters of British people are worried about climate change and 43% claim to experience anxiety about the st.....»»
Bing adds new widgets with chatbot shortcut to its iOS app
Microsoft has been putting a lot of effort into integrating Bing Search with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Now the company is rolling out a nice update to the Bing iOS app, which adds new widgets with a shortcut that takes the user directly to Bing Chat – M.....»»
Study investigates how young fish ingest plastic
In a new study, marine biologist Carolin Müller of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) demonstrates the ingestion of microplastic particles by juvenile sea bream. She also investigated which environmental factors determine whether.....»»
Study: River Maas contained as many as 84,000 plastic objects per hour during flood
During the 2021 flood, over one hundred times the normal volume of plastic waste was carried through the river Maas. Researchers counted up to 84,000 plastic objects per hour in the Maas. This is revealed in a publication by Wageningen hydrologists t.....»»
Silent, stiff, and svelte: The Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike reviewed
The $1,899 price tag may be off-putting, but the components and ride definitely aren't. Enlarge / The Tenways CGOPro 600 e-bike. (credit: Eric Bangeman) When it comes to e-bikes, sometimes less is more. That's the philos.....»»
Meta Quest Pro review: the future, right on your face
Meta's Quest Pro is a high-end VR headset that's meant for work, so I spent a week putting it through its paces to share what works and what doesn't......»»
Paul McCartney: AI has enabled a “final” Beatles song
AI voice-separation tech pioneered for "Get Back" will bring Lennon demo to life. Enlarge / A portrait of The Beatles in 1966, as imagined by AI image synthesis. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, BBC Radio 4's Today.....»»
Study shows how microplastics stick around in human airways
Research shows humans might inhale about 16.2 bits of microplastic every hour, which is equivalent to a credit card over an entire week. And these microplastics—tiny debris in the environment generated from the degradation of plastic products—usu.....»»
When is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora set
We're putting together the info we have to tell you when is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora set and what the game's timeline is......»»
Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisis
Products made from polymers—ranging from plastic bags to clothing to cookware to electronics—provide many comforts and support today's standard of living, but since they do not decompose easily, they pose long-term environmental challenges. Devel.....»»
From 19th century "Indian remedies" to New Age spirituality, research explores historical appropriation
Sarah Dees pulls several yellow-tinged booklets out of plastic bags. Flipping through one titled "Life Among the Indians," she points out sections on ceremonies and customs. Toward the back are ads for so-called "Indian remedies," products like "Kick.....»»
Quantifying microplastics in Swiss rivers and lakes
Every year, 14,000 tons of plastic end up in Swiss soils and waters, in part in the form of microplastics, which are particles in the micro to millimeter range. Microplastics come from many sources, such as cosmetics or synthetic fiber clothing. The.....»»
Canada"s carbon pricing poses a $256 billion financial risk for borrowers and banks
By putting a price on the cost of carbon, the Government of Canada aims to curtail greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but it comes with an increased risk for financial lenders and borrowers with high carbon emissions......»»
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava, locals ready to evacuate in event of explosion
The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to suddenly evacuate from their homes, authorities said.....»»