Tracking down microplastics in Antarctica
Microplastics are everywhere, even in the most remote places. Where do these tiny pieces of plastic come from? Researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred-Wegener Institute have shown that it takes precise analysis to answer this question.....»»
Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach, officials said Friday......»»
Durable supramolecular plastic is fully ocean-degradable and doesn"t generate microplastics
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it spec.....»»
Roads to reservoirs: Expanding the scope of global emissions tracking
In continued collaboration as a member of the Climate TRACE coalition, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has expanded its efforts to use artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to track emission sources aro.....»»
Arkose Device ID detects suspicious activity patterns
Arkose Labs launched Arkose Device ID, a device identification solution that raises the bar in fraud detection by combining precise device tracking with session-based risk signals and anti-spoofing technology. Arkose Device ID is designed to address.....»»
Thieves using package tracking data to steal iPhone packages off porches
Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive.iPhone 15 modelsThe holiday season is a time for giving — but it's also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an alarming rise in package thefts, wit.....»»
World"s first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution
More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants......»»
Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries
A new report today suggests that porch pirates – thieves who steal packages left on doorsteps shortly after delivery – have accessed tracking data from AT&T systems to follow iPhone deliveries. There has been a marked uptick in iPhones being s.....»»
Thieves are using stolen tracking data to steal iPhone packages
Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive.iPhone 15 modelsThe holiday season is a time for giving — but it's also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an alarming rise in package thefts, wit.....»»
Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and mysterious plants. It sounds … The post Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows.....»»
AirTags 2 to bring better location tracking in 2025
Apple's AirTags will get its first-ever hardware update a new report claiming the tracked will gain finer location accuracy.Next-generation Apple AirTags will look the same, but feature improved range and location tracking.Backing up previous reports.....»»
Antarctic bacteria show promise as biocontrol agents for combating banana wilt
A recent study conducted by scientists at ESPOL has unveiled the biotechnological potential of microorganisms from Antarctica. In this remote continent, where life thrives under extreme conditions, researchers isolated 77 microbial strains from 162 c.....»»
Water under Threat, Wooden Satellites and a Mud Bath for Baseballs
Droughts in 48 of 50 U.S. states, evidence of microplastics mucking up wastewater recycling and the science of a baseball mud bath in this week’s news roundup......»»
Researchers call for recognition of tire particles as a distinct environmental threat
A new study led by an international team of scientists highlights tire particles (TPs) as the leading contributor to microplastics and calls for urgent, targeted research to address their unique environmental and health risks......»»
Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse
Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate......»»
Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4!
Get it for much lower than usual. The post Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s line of Versa smartwatches have always been a pretty good option for everyday health tracking, thanks to a set.....»»
Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more
You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in saving.....»»
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»
Matter expands energy tracking capabilities, streamlines setup
Matter 1.4 is now available bringing with it a bunch of new energy tracking features and network enhancements......»»
Pathogens that cling to microplastics may survive wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, reports a study led by Ingun Lund Witsø of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, published November 6, 2024 in the open-access journal.....»»
iOS 18.2 adds Safari Live Activity for file downloads
Live Activities are having a moment. Yesterday Apple rolled out a popular Live Activity for tracking election results via Apple News. Now, a new Safari Live Activity has been discovered in the latest iOS 18.2 beta for tracking a file’s download pro.....»»