Recycling used wood can make a big contribution to net zero, but needs much better coordination
As global demand for wood is forecast to increase by up to 170% by 2050, a new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates the importance of achieving net zero targets through the better use of waste wood and proposes solutions for how this.....»»
Make Moving Super Easy by Using Mobile Storage Pods in Melbourne
Moving day can be exhausting and stressful, with the rush to load and unload, navigate ramps, and fit everything into a small truck. Australians change their address every 5-6 years, requiring meticulous effort and coordination. That’s where Mo.....»»
You Won’t Find God Through an AI Chatbot
'De-churching and AI seem to me to be related phenomena. Both are modern attempts to exceed frustrating limits,' writes Aaron Griffith. With its stacks of books and its wood-paneled walls, my professor’s office was as intimida.....»»
Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste
Bags made from biodegradable materials for collecting organic household waste have been available on the market for several years. Now researchers in a large-scale pilot study have conducted an extensive investigation into whether these bags fully de.....»»
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.....»»
Sweden"s Northvolt to build $5.1 billion EV battery plant in Canada
The Northvolt campus will cover 420 acres and will include a cell production plant and precursor steps such as cathode active material production and battery recycling at adjacent facilities......»»
Sweden"s Northvolt building $5.1 billion EV battery plant in Canada
The Northvolt campus, which will include a cell production plant and precursor steps such as cathode active material production and battery recycling at adjacent facilities, will cover 420 acres......»»
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, re.....»»
Explosion in fish biodiversity due to genetic recycling, study shows
Scientists show that the extraordinary diversity of cichlid fish in Africa's Lake Victoria was made possible by "genetic recycling"—repeated cycles of new species appearing and rapidly adapting to different roles in the ecosystem. An evolutionary c.....»»
Researchers propose a unified, scalable framework to measure agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Increased government investment in climate change mitigation is prompting agricultural sectors to find reliable methods for measuring their contribution to climate change. With that in mind, a team led by scientists at the University of Illinois Urba.....»»
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Researchers have developed a way to turn a waste material from wood into a bio-based transparent film that can be used for anti-fogging or anti-reflective coatings on glasses or vehicle windows. In addition to offering an alternative to the toxic syn.....»»
Data show container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches
Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches......»»
This simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood
Researchers have uncovered a simple structure from the Stone Age that may be the oldest evidence yet of early humans building with wood......»»
In new interview, Eddy Cue shares how he thinks about Apple’s growing sports ambitions
In a new GQ interview with Eddy Cue, the Apple exec shares his take on the success of the Apple-MLS deal so far and some commentary on the future of Apple’s contribution to the sports industry. Cue seems emboldened by the initial response to MLS.....»»
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief
With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics......»»
Scientists reveal intricate mechanisms cells use to build protein destruction signals
Within the intricate molecular landscape inside of a cell, the orchestration of proteins demands precise control to avoid disease. While some proteins must be synthesized at specific times, others require timely breakdown and recycling. Protein degra.....»»
Jose Muñoz says Hyundai in ‘crisis mode," boosting investment
Hyundai Motor North America CEO Jose Muñoz outlines the company's rapidly expanding contribution to the U.S. economy at the Automotive News Congress, with big investments in localized operations for the South Korean carmaker......»»
Top-end Roomba can now refill itself with water via furniture-sized dock
The do-it-all dock has a faux wood top, making it look like a small table. The Roomba Combo j9+. [credit: iRobot.....»»
Battery Show to highlight EV tech, supply chain, infrastructure
The Battery Show focuses on EV batteries, the supply chain, battery recycling, charging and more. A separate section of the show will focus on hybrid vehicle technology......»»
11 Best Saw Horses on the Market Today
As a sawhorse forms the core of your workspace, it’s always necessary to have a work stand that’s extremely portable and flexible. From the 15th-century wood stands to the 21st-century durable steel ones, saw horses have come a long way. And toda.....»»
Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem
Tennis has a fuzzy yellow problem most players don't think about when they open can after can of fresh balls, or when umpires at U.S. Open matches make their frequent requests for "new balls please.".....»»