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.....»»
Bosch to cut 1,200 jobs in software unit on self-driving lag
Bosch said a weak economy and high inflation, caused among other things by increased energy and commodity costs, are currently slowing down the transition to autonomous driving......»»
A path to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas economy
Anew report co-authored by 68 scientists from more than a dozen institutions—including the University of Pennsylvania—offers a first-of-its-kind high-resolution assessment of carbon dioxide (CO2) removal (CDR) in the United States......»»
Agriculture: Changing animal feed reduces consumption of natural resources such as soil and water
A study published in Nature Food, the result of a collaboration between Politecnico di Milano and the University of Milan, highlights how the increased use of by-products in the feed sector in a circular perspective can lead to significant savings in.....»»
Is economic growth good for our health?
Is economic growth good for us? Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this question is to explore what it does for population health......»»
Circular Saw Statistics 2024 By Market Size, Share And Types, Company, Injuries and Shipments
Introduction Circular Saw Statistics: As of reports, the market […] Introduction Circular Saw Statistics: As of reports, the market valuation of the circular saw industry is expected to reach above $12.81 billion. The industry is grow.....»»
Exploring the integration of crops and livestock in different historical contexts from ancient times to the present
Crop–livestock integration, the practice of combining crop planting and livestock breeding, is recognized as a fundamental approach to fostering a circular and green economy in agriculture......»»
Would Luddites find the gig economy familiar?
Luddites were hardly the anti-tech dullards historians have painted them to be. Enlarge (credit: Matthieu Spohn) The term Luddite is usually used as an insult. It suggests someone who is backward-looking, averse to progr.....»»
U.S. Emissions Fell by 2 Percent in 2023, Even as Economy Grew
Collapsing coal use drove a reduction in overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, but transportation emissions are still on the rise.....»»
AI-Optimized Catheter Design Could Prevent Urinary Tract Infections without Drugs
A 3-D-printed tube stymies microbes with a tiny obstacle course to combat rampant infections in hospitals.....»»
Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden"s 2030 goal, new report says
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the United States in 2023, even as the economy expanded at a faster clip, a new report finds......»»
Breakthrough in nonoxidative coupling of methane: Direct conversion to propylene in low temperature
Nonoxidative coupling of methane (NOCM) exhibits promising prospect in that it affords value-added hydrocarbons and hydrogen with high atom economy. However, the challenge remains in methane's direct, selective conversion to more valuable hydrocarbon.....»»
Researchers discover molecular "barcode" used by bacteria to secrete toxins
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a molecular "barcode" system used by disease-causing bacteria to distinguish between beneficial and toxic molecules......»»
Maximizing circular economy strategies for rare earth elements supply
Circular economy strategies could significantly boost the low-carbon global transition and make sure that rare earth elements (REE) do last longer, reveals new study published in Nature Geoscience......»»
Global triggers: Why these five big issues could cause significant problems in 2024
The tensions between the US and China made the global economy shudder in 2023. The ramifications of the Ukrainian war echoed beyond the country's border. In Africa, the coup d'état in Niger and Gabon contributed to the global democratic retreat of r.....»»
German emissions at 70-year low as coal use drops
German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed......»»
How big data transforms the insurance sector
In 2022, the insurance industry made a whopping USD 6 trillion globally—more than the entire economy of big countries like Japan and Germany. A recent study, published in The Journal of Finance and Data Science, looked at how technology, especially.....»»
New high-speed video system uses sensors, infrared illumination to track insects in large wild areas
Our ability to learn more about insect behavior—which affects ecology, health, and economy on a global scale—depends largely on suitable recording technology. But until now, these tools have been considerably limited......»»
From stalling to falling: Life expectancy decline hits UK economy and workforce
Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, according to new research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and the International Longevity Center (ILC)......»»
This week"s best robot vacuum deals include multiple options still at Black Friday pricing
Get the Shark Matrix for $199 or the Roomba Combo j5+ with small obstacle avoidance, automatic emptying, and mopping for $499. UPDATE: Dec. 20, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated to include the best deals on robot vacuums from.....»»
U.S. vehicles set fuel economy record in 2022 model year, EPA says
Stellantis posted the lowest fuel economy of major automakers, followed by GM and Ford......»»