Toxins in old toys an obstacle for circular economy
Letting children play with hand-me-down plastic toys could constitute a health risk. When researchers at the University of Gothenburg tested a large number of old toys and dress-up items made of plastic, 84% of the items were found to contain toxins.....»»
China may miss all key climate targets for 2025: report
China may miss all of its main climate goals for 2025, a new report showed Thursday, as the world's largest emitter increased its reliance on carbon-intensive industries to bolster a flagging economy......»»
The best robot vacuum deals this week include 50% off one of the smartest Roombas
Get the Roomba j7 with small obstacle avoidance for $297.99 or the mopping and self-emptying Roborock Q5 Pro+ for $499, plus more of the best robot vacuum deals as of Feb. 21. UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2024, 12:45 p.m. EST This story has been update.....»»
Universal antivenom for lethal snake toxins developed by researchers
Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia......»»
Get the Roomba j7 for a new all-time low price and fall in love with your floors again
The Roomba j7 is 50% off at Amazon on Valentine's Day, meaning you can upgrade to a robot vacuum with smart mapping and small obstacle avoidance for less than $300. SAVE $302: As of Feb. 14, the iRobot Roomba j7 is $297.99, down from $599.99, a.....»»
The best robot vacuum deals this week include a 50% off Roomba deal we"ve never seen before
Get the Roomba j7 with small obstacle avoidance for $297.99 or the mopping and self-emptying Roborock Q5 Pro+ for $479.97, plus more of the best robot vacuum deals as of Feb. 14. UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This story has been upd.....»»
Anthropologists" research unveils early stone plaza in the Andes
Two University of Wyoming anthropology professors have discovered one of the earliest circular plazas in Andean South America, showcasing monumental megalithic architecture, which refers to construction that uses large stones placed upright with no m.....»»
Researcher: Immigrants do work that might not otherwise get done, bolstering the US economy
Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in the U.S., a majority of Americans—about 6 in 10—believe there's an immigration crisis along the Mexico-U.S. border. Politicians who want fewer people to move.....»»
Andean farmers use age-old technique amid climate change
From the sky, they look like huge, circular patterns made by aliens—but in fact, they are an age-old technique farmers have brought back to fight the climate crisis on the Andean plateaus of Puno......»»
Q&A: Climate expert explains why atmospheric rivers are causing historic rainfall in California
In December 1861, intense rainfall began pounding central California, thrashing the state for the next 43 days. The rain, which scientists now think was caused by atmospheric rivers, killed thousands of people and destroyed the state's economy, trans.....»»
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered—"obelisks" explained
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding—in large numbers—inside the human mouth and gut. These microscopic entities, which were recently discovered by a team at Stanford University, are circular bits of genetic material that contain.....»»
4chan daily challenge sparked deluge of explicit AI Taylor Swift images
New AI image filters are "just another obstacle to ‘defeat,’" researcher says. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) 4chan users who have made a game out of exploiting popular AI image gene.....»»
Gensler designs circular housing block with electric-vehicle garages
US architecture studio Gensler has designed an apartment complex with circular buildings and integrated electric-vehicle parking towers in Ontario. Read more US architecture studio Gensler has designed an apartment complex with circular buil.....»»
Green methanol for the circular economy: Researchers develop new catalyst
Researchers hope to produce the raw material methanol at the edge of a field or on the farm using renewable energy. In addition to wind or sun, water and CO2 would be needed to produce the raw materials for the green methanol process: carbon monoxide.....»»
Scientists launch ambitious roadmap for circular carbon plastics economy
Researchers from the Oxford Martin Program on the Future of Plastics, University of Oxford, have outlined ambitious targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy. In a paper published in Nature, the authors argue for a rethinking.....»»
You Can Download And 3D Print These Unique Toy Transformers
Check out these cute and wild 3d printed transformer toys you can print at home The post You Can Download And 3D Print These Unique Toy Transformers appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
EV maker Polestar to cut around 450 jobs globally
The company has struggled to gain market share in a weakening economy and tough competition from Chinese manufacturers that are selling battery-powered models at lower prices......»»
This week"s best robot vacuum deals include almost every Roomba and the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Get a self-emptying, mopping Roomba with obstacle avoidance for under $500 or take your pick of a 2023 Roborock model on sale now that new models have dropped at CES. UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to incl.....»»
LELO"s V-Day sale is live! Get up to 50% off plus a free toy
LELO's V-Day sale is live! Get up to 50% off select toys, plus a free gift with purchase. 50% OFF + FREE TOY: Spark some fireworks this V-Day with up to 50% off luxury toys at LELO, plus a FREE lipstick vibe (when you spend $189 or more)......»»
Bloom and bust: New study details exactly how terrible algae is for Florida"s economy
Algal blooms can mean toxic fumes, green muck, nasty stench, and death for seagrass and marine animals. All of it is bad for Florida's economy, and sometimes human health. But just how bad has been murky—until now......»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»