Salt marshes trap microplastics in their sediments, creating record of human plastic use
Plastics are everywhere. From cell phones to pens and cars to medical devices, the modern world is full of plastic— and plastic waste. New research from scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Ecosystems Center found that some of that.....»»
Bio-inspired droplet-based systems herald a new era in biocompatible devices
Oxford University researchers have made a significant step toward realizing a form of "biological electricity" that could be used in a variety of bioengineering and biomedical applications, including communication with living human cells. The work wa.....»»
Car tires shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment. Urgent action is needed
Every year, billions of vehicles worldwide shed an estimated 6 million tons of tire fragments. These tiny flakes of plastic, generated by the wear and tear of normal driving, eventually accumulate in the soil, in rivers and lakes, and even in our foo.....»»
Amazon"s $399 iPad mini 7 deal arrives ahead of Black Friday
A new record low price has landed on Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7, with the $100 discount arriving right before Black Friday.Get the lowest price ever on Apple's new iPad mini 7.All four iPad mini 6 colors are on sale for $399.99 at Amazon this Wednesday.....»»
Thanksgiving flash deal: LG OLED C4 TV drops to $796.99 ($703 off)
B&H has issued a Thanksgiving flash deal on LG's 42-inch OLED 4K TV that's valid for a few hours only. Pick up the 2024 Evo C4 panel for $796.99.This LG OLED TV is down to a record low price during today's flash sale - Image credit: LGThe $796.99 pri.....»»
Flour, water, salt, GitHub: The Bread Code is a sourdough baking framework
My year of baking lessons, guided by a full-stack engineer who teaches patience. One year ago, I didn’t know how to bake bread. I just knew how to follow a recipe. If everythin.....»»
Scientists reveal possible role of iron sulfides in creating life in terrestrial hot springs
An international team of scientists has published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides in the formation of life in early Earth's terrestrial hot springs. According to the researchers, the sulfides may have catalyzed the reduction.....»»
At plastic treaty talks, no united front for industry
Is virgin plastic production vital or completely unsustainable? For the industry lobbyists at UN talks on plastic pollution, the answer is far from unanimous......»»
Apple"s best-selling M3 MacBook Air 512GB drops to record low price for Black Friday
Amazon and Best Buy are battling for the lowest price on Apple's best-selling M3 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage.Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in effect now.Now on sale for $1,049, the 13-inch MacBook Air offers even more value thanks to Apple.....»»
Ted Lasso’s leads represent these Wizard of Oz characters, per Brett Goldstein
Wicked’s successful film adaptation has brought The Wizard of Oz back into public discourse, and some have noted its parallels found in Ted Lasso. Now, series writer and star Brett Goldstein has set the record straight about the close relationship.....»»
Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
In a study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biological underpinnings of the.....»»
Five fairness flaws the UN"s new plastics treaty must change
The UN's new plastics treaty is about to be finalized—marking a crucial opportunity to form an international agreement to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Plastic waste is ubiquitous—damaging human health and livelihoods, as well as ecosystem.....»»
Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?
Capping global warming at 1.5°C is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial reallocation of land to support that effort and sustain the bios.....»»
Brains grew faster as humans evolved, study finds
Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species, a new study of human brain evolution has found......»»
Analysis confirms identity of specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years
A tiny skeleton, unearthed from Triassic-aged rocks in a quarry near Bristol, is at least 205 million years old and the oldest modern-type lizard on record......»»
How one company is putting an end to inaccurate skin tones in smartphone photos
Smartphone company Tecno is creating Universal Tone — a system that aims to finally bring an end to inaccurate skin tones in your photos......»»
Amazon"s $399 iPad mini 7 deal arrives for Black Friday
A new record low price has landed on Apple's 2024 iPad mini 7, with the $100 discount arriving right before Black Friday.Get the lowest price ever on Apple's new iPad mini 7.All four iPad mini 6 colors are on sale for $399.99 at Amazon this Wednesday.....»»
South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: weather agency
South Korea's capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago, the weather agency said......»»
Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omens
As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China's Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picked his way through piles of plastic waste washed up along the shoreline, looking for inspiration......»»
"Very, very slow": plastic treaty talks grind forward
Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement......»»
Submarine canyon plastic accumulation is driven by turbidity currents, simulation study shows
Plastic pollution is an ever-pressing concern for the health of our ocean ecosystems and their inhabitants, with estimates of over 10 million metric tons of plastic litter entering the marine realm each year. While evocative images often highlight su.....»»