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The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener

Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredFeb 25th, 2023

Extreme heat represents a new threat to trees and plants in the Pacific Northwest

From June 25 to July 2, 2021, the Pacific Northwest experienced a record-breaking heat wave that sent the normally temperate region into Death Valley-like extremes that took a heavy toll on trees as well as people......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 21st, 2023

"Goldilocks system" boosts efficiency of nickel-catalyzed reactions

In the search for cheaper, greener alternatives to routinely used precious metal catalysts like palladium, nickel has become an increasingly popular choice in the last two decades for organic chemists assembling fragments of molecules for a variety o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 21st, 2023

Great British Bake Off’s festive Christmas desserts aren’t so naughty after all

Study: Several ingredients actually reduce rather than increase risk of death or disease. Enlarge / Great British Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith (top) and presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. (credit: Mark.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 21st, 2023

Grouse shooting in Scotland has an alarming death toll—and not just for game birds

The Scottish moors are considered areas of outstanding beauty, and often assumed to be "wild" and "untamed." However, these landscapes are the result of management techniques that are now under scrutiny by the Scottish government......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

Using carbonated water in chromatography makes for a greener process, new study finds

Editors and reviewers of the journal Green Chemistry have highlighted a new study from the University of Texas at Arlington investigating how to make common chemical techniques more environmentally friendly as one of its "hot" articles for 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

The industry lost a who"s who of leaders and doers in 2023

In 2023, death claimed a long list of people who shaped the industry, improved it and made it run for years......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

The industry lost a who"s-who of leaders and doers in 2023

In 2023, death claimed a long list of people who shaped the industry, improved it and made it run for years......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

"Death Stranding: Director"s Cut" for iPhone & Mac pushed to early 2024

While "Death Stranding: Directors Cut" was initially supposed to be out for iPad, iPhone, and Mac in 2023, developers have announced that the game's release will be pushed back until early 2024.Death Stranding Director's CutDeath Stranding: Director'.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023

Creating the sound of death: How The Zone of Interest brings the Holocaust to chilling life

Digital Trends talked to Johnnie Burn, The Zone of Interest's sound designer, and asked him about how he created "the sound of death" for the Holocaust movie......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023

The slow death of Beeper continues, and more senators want to get involved

As more users find themselves unable to access Beeper Mini's iMessage bridge, more senators have waded into the matter, with them asking the Department of Justice if Apple's actions constitute antitrust violations.Beeper MiniOnce again, Beeper Mini f.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

Reminders of death from disasters affect people"s behaviors, research finds

Prolonged reminders of death from long-term disasters affect people's choices and behaviors, finds a new study by King's College London researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

Forvia details EV parts strategy amid inflation, sales murkiness

Forvia is looking to design innovative parts that make vehicles greener while keeping costs contained and making the right investments globally. It's a tricky balancing act to pull off......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 15th, 2023

Jurors recommend death penalty based on certain looks, but new training can correct the bias

Certain facial features—like downturned lips and a heavy brow—are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 14th, 2023

A Death Stranding live action movie is on the way from A24

Kojima Productions and A24 are working together to bring Death Stranding to the big screen......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 14th, 2023

Adam Driver brings Enzo Ferrari story to big screen

Set in 1957 in Modena, Italy, the film focuses on a key period in the former racing driver's life as he overcomes the death of his son, struggles to keep his company afloat and seeks to dominate the racetrack......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 10th, 2023

Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts

Does this mean YouTube Podcasts is ready for prime time? Enlarge (credit: Google) Google Podcasts has been sitting on Google's death row for a few months now since the September announcement. Now, a new support article d.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 8th, 2023

Gene variants that promote having more sex and kids diminish your life span

A literal life-or-death balance, playing out at the level of individual genes. Enlarge / A large family can come with some unfortunate downsides (in addition to that weird cousin). (credit: Oliver Rossi) Analysis of geno.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 8th, 2023

New systemd update will bring Windows’ infamous Blue Screen of Death to Linux

Systemd is used by Debian, Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, and many downstream distros. Enlarge (credit: hdaniel) Windows' infamous "Blue Screen of Death" is a bit of a punchline. People have made a hobby of spotting them out in t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 7th, 2023

Linux distros are about to killer Windows feature: The Blue Screen of Death

Systemd is used by Debian, Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, and many downstream distros. Enlarge (credit: hdaniel) Windows' infamous "Blue Screen of Death" is a bit of a punchline. People have made a hobby of spotting them out in t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 7th, 2023

Diamonds and rust help unveil "impossible" quasi-particles

Researchers have discovered magnetic monopoles—isolated magnetic charges—in a material closely related to rust, a result that could be used to power greener and faster computing technologies......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 5th, 2023