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......»»
Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday......»»
NHTSA opens probe into fatal fire in 2009 Dodge Journey
A possible electrical issue in 2009 Dodge Journey may have resulted in the death of a woman who became trapped in her vehicle while it burned in December......»»
Humanity"s tipping point? How the Queen"s death stole a climate warning"s thunder
Think back to September last year. What happened early that month? What news shook the world and reverberated for weeks, if not months?.....»»
Who dies at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 promises an end of an era, but does that mean the death of one of the Guardians like Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, or Gamora?.....»»
As Alexa flounders, Amazon hopes homegrown generative AI can find it revenue
With voice assistants on the brink of death, Amazon targets Alexa large language model. Enlarge / An Amazon Echo Dot. (credit: Amazon) While voice assistants initially seemed to be a convenient, futuristic way to get i.....»»
Studying fundamentals of water as a solvent could lead to greener cellulose-based products
Water isn't just a universal solvent that remains unaffected by its interactions. New publications from North Carolina State University show that water can change its solubility characteristics depending upon what it interacts with. Specifically, whe.....»»
Why does your life flash before your eyes near death?
Survivors of close calls with death often recall extraordinary experiences: seeing light at the end of a tunnel, floating outside their own bodies, encountering deceased loved ones or recapping major life events in an instant......»»
Bang & Olufsen designed its new speaker for a long life, and inevitable death
In a category defined by waste, the Beosound A5 portable speaker is a sleek and sustainable alternative. A tool. A clock. A piece of furniture. We all have utilitarian items that have been handed down to us by our parents or grandparents—thou.....»»
Judge slams Tesla for claiming Musk quotes captured on video may be deepfakes
Court will likely require Musk deposition in Tesla Autopilot wrongful death case. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on March 14, 2019. (credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP.....»»
Bang & Olufsen designed its new speaker for a long life, and inventible death
In a category defined by waste, the Beosound A5 portable speaker is a sleek and sustainable alternative. A tool. A clock. A piece of furniture. We all have utilitarian items that have been handed down to us by our parents or grandparents—thou.....»»
Treating polluted water with nanofiber membranes
When oil contaminates water, it creates a film that reduces oxygen levels and introduces toxic substances. This can lead to the death of aquatic plants and animals, contaminate soil, and ultimately threaten human health......»»
Uncovering a star"s demise: Supermassive black hole tears apart a giant star
A distant star, dying a fiery and dramatic death, torn apart by a supermassive black hole in a forgotten corner of the sky. One of the most luminous, energetic, long-lasting transient objects didn't blaze through the night sky inspiring legends and l.....»»
A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding
The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue......»»
Nature as a model for greener cities
Swapping concrete and asphalt for trees, ponds and green roofs is an example of how cities can be adapted to cope with heavy rain and climate change. But time is running out. For nature-based solutions to have a global impact, we need to act fast, ac.....»»
Examining mortality and leadership succession in family business
By 2030, more than 30% of family businesses in the U.S. will lose their aging leaders to retirement, or death. Many of those leaders don't have a strategy for letting go of their business, turning it over to a successor, or selling it. While it is ra.....»»
Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town, but it can be addressed, say researchers
Across the globe, many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the "wildland urban interface"). In their wake, they've left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which cli.....»»
Greener production process of key component in biomedicines developed
Greener processes for producing a crystalline component found in biomedicines as well as everyday skincare products and electronics have been developed at The University of Sheffield......»»
Systematic review of studies on air pollution shows strong link between traffic pollution and increased death rates
An international team of health experts, hygienists, pollution specialists and biostatisticians has found, via systematic review of almost 200 studies on air pollution, a strong positive association between long-term exposure to traffic pollution and.....»»
Samsung has a cheaper (and greener) way to buy a Galaxy S22
Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program now includes the Galaxy S22 range, so you can save some money and do the environment good by reusing a fantastic phone......»»
Sherlocking continues: Apple"s interest is a "kiss of death" to small technology firms
Apple insists that it develops or acquires all its own technology, but a new report is just now noticing that multiple companies have been courted by the company, then seen their work duplicated.Software developers have long known of what's become ca.....»»