This Plastic Dot Sniffs Out Infections Doctors Can’t See
Keeping wounds covered can help them stay clean. But if bacteria grow beneath the bandages, things can get dangerous......»»
Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common inf.....»»
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......»»
Would you pay $1,500 for a plastic laptop? Dell is about to find out
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is priced like a premium laptop, but built like a midrange machine. It provides solid performance, but its display leaves me wanting......»»
Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging?
Next to water, coffee is the most popular beverage on Earth and is the world's second most traded good, trailing only oil. It is estimated that humans drink more than 2 billion cups of coffee per day with over 60% of Americans having a cup each day......»»
Turning mixed plastic into useful chemicals
Almost 80% of plastic in the waste stream ends up in landfills or accumulates in the environment. Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a technology that converts a conventionally unrecyclable mixture of plastic waste into useful ch.....»»
Turning the tide: Ghana"s innovative approach to tackle marine plastic pollution with citizen science
Working with IIASA researchers, Ghana has adopted a citizen science approach to addressing the problem of plastic pollution in marine environments, becoming the first country to integrate this type of data on marine plastic litter into its official m.....»»
Veterinarians developing frailty instrument to personalize canine geriatric care
In human medicine, the ability to measure frailty is a vital aspect of geriatric care. Doctors may recommend one treatment over another based on an elderly person's frailty score, and nursing homes may adjust care protocols as frailty increases......»»
Massachusetts will be the first state to stop buying plastic, governor says
Massachusetts will no longer buy single-use plastic products, the governor announced to start the week......»»
This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might......»»
Apple warns Russian journalists of Pegasus iPhone infections
Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor iPhones.Pegasus is well known for being a tool by governments and law enforcement agencies around the wo.....»»
Genetically modified bacteria found to break down plastics in saltwater
Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to clothing that.....»»
Scientists create anti-bacterial gel that is significantly more effective than other silver-based drugs
Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a hundred times more effective than other silver-based counterparts that also fights bacteria causing nosocomial infections......»»
A novel approach for removing microplastics from water
A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water......»»
Converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could prevent pathogenic infections
Nebraska researchers are converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents that could help prevent pathogenic infections and death while significantly lowering the cost of antimicrobial treatments and being a boon to the bioeconomy......»»
Apple killing off plastic packaging by the end of 2024
Apple's commitment to environmental impacts takes a bold new stand with a claim the tech giant will phase out all plastic packaging by the end of 2024, and the slow removal of leather products.Apple 2030's goal of carbon-neutral devices. By 2030, App.....»»
Table salt offers a safe, inexpensive and reusable pathway to recovering useful products from plastic waste
Muhammad Rabnawaz, an associate professor in Michigan State University's School of Packaging and recent inductee into the National Academy of Inventors, has always believed that the most brilliant solution is also the simplest......»»
Nudging food delivery customers to forgo the fork drastically cuts plastic waste, study shows
In 2021, more than 400 million metric tons of plastic waste were produced worldwide, and it is predicted that the world's plastic waste growth will continue to outpace the efforts to reduce plastic pollution in the coming decades......»»
For $50, kids can draw in 3D
Draw kids' 3D art with the PiKA3D pen bundle including refillable plastic spools that make child-safe projects fun. TL;DR: As of September 6, get the PiKA3D JR Bundle with 3D pen for just $49.99 — a 9% discount.Your child might be excited.....»»
Fungi could be the answer to breaking down plastic junk
Enzymes that break down a polymer in wood can also handle polyethylene. Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus) Plastic is becoming a plague on Earth. Not only are landfills bursting with it, but it has also polluted our oceans t.....»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»