Using a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers
A team of researchers at Zhejiang University in China, working with colleagues at Rutgers University in the U.S., has developed a way to use a manganese polymer to separate xylene isomers. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group de.....»»
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.....»»
Microsoft-signed “BGAUpsell.exe” pushes Bing on Windows and Chrome users
Pop-up isn't just a notification, runs as separate .exe in Windows 10 and 11. Enlarge / A new kind of Bing pop-up appears for some Windows 11 users, apparently generated by a Microsoft-signed executable separate from the OS's not.....»»
New Aristolochiaceae liana species found in Yunnan, China
Traditionally, the genus Aristolochia L. sensu lato is the largest genus in the family Aristolochiaceae. According to recent morphological and phylogenetic studies, Aristolochia subgen. Siphisia has been reintroduced as a separate genus Isotrema......»»
Still separate and unequal: How subsidized housing exacerbates inequality
For years, scholars, advocates and journalists have highlighted the ongoing racism and segregation in the housing market, yet a segment of the housing market—government-subsidized housing—has been overlooked until now......»»
Apple could offer Thunderbolt cable for iPhone 15 Pro as separate purchase
On the heels of news that Apple could ship a USB 2.0 cable with iPhone 15 Pro, a new rumor suggests Apple may offer a small Thunderbolt cable as a separate purchase option.iPhone 15 Pro could have a Thunderbolt portApple is only weeks away from annou.....»»
Tesla, Rivian endorse right-to-repair deal covering telematics data
In separate letters sent to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association and Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the two EV makers pledged their support for the tenets outlined in a commitment unveiled in July......»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone arrives in the Netherlands; Adyen and SumUp first
Tap to Pay on iPhone has now rolled out to the Netherlands, after first launching in the US, and later expanding into Taiwan, Australia, and the UK. The service allows small businesses to dispense with separate card readers, and simply use their i.....»»
Political polarization toned down through anonymous online chats
Republicans seem to depolarize more than Democrats. Enlarge (credit: Carol Yepes/Getty) Political polarization in the US has become a major issue, as Republicans and Democrats increasingly inhabit separate realities on t.....»»
Future Apple Vision Pro may use liquid for lenses instead of glass
Apple is researching the use of liquid lenses that could be adjusted within a future Apple Vision Pro headset instead of requiring some users to buy and fit separately prescribed lenses.The first Vision Pro needs users to buy separate prescription le.....»»
Study identifies best ways of helping teachers adopt supports for students with autism
Most teachers will work with students with autism in their careers, often not in a separate special education setting. Evidence-based practices exist to help those educators assist students with accessing content and developing skills. A new study fr.....»»
Our Next Energy extends EV battery range with lithium iron phosphate
Our Next Energy hit its goal of a 350-mile range on a typical EV, comparable with most nickel manganese cobalt batteries that power EVs but at a 25 percent lower cost......»»
Microplastics found embedded in tissues of whales and dolphins
Microscopic plastic particles have been found in the fats and lungs of two-thirds of the marine mammals in a graduate student's study of ocean microplastics. The presence of polymer particles and fibers in these animals suggests that microplastics ca.....»»
“Downfall” bug affects years of Intel CPUs, can leak encryption keys and more
Researchers also disclosed a separate bug called "Inception" for newer AMD CPUs. Enlarge / An 8th-generation Intel Core desktop CPU, one of several CPU generations affected by the Downfall bug. (credit: Mark Walton) It's.....»»
Breakthrough polymer research promises to revolutionize recycling
A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the University of Florida Department of Chemistry, has made a breakthrough with the potential to transform how we recycle plastics. Their innovative approach to working wi.....»»
Putting starch into bio-based polymer makes bioplastics more compostable
Researchers from Michigan State University's top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable......»»
Hartshorn salt and "baking" may solve a serious environmental problem, scientists believe
Polyester is the second most used textile in the world and an environmental menace, especially because most of it never gets recycled. The fabric, a blend of plastic and cotton, has been difficult for the industry to separate and therefore recycle......»»
Sonic Automotive sells Alabama, North Carolina car dealerships
Sonic Automotive revealed last week that it sold three dealerships in the second quarter. The separate deals involved two stores in Alabama and one dealership in North Carolina......»»
For the Love of God, Stop Microwaving Plastic
A study of baby-food containers shows that microwaving plastic releases millions upon millions of polymer bits......»»
Development of atactic C-C main chain polymer with a high melting point
Polymers with carbon–carbon (C-C) bonds (C-C polymers) in the main chain skeleton such as polyethylene and polypropylene are important industrial materials and are utilized as common plastics......»»
How to access Apple-formatted APFS & HFS drives on Windows
It's easy to read your Apple APFS and HFS hard drives or SSDs on your Windows PC with the right format, or the right software. Here's what you need.Using our portable drives with WindowsYears ago, Microsoft and Apple mostly set out on their separate.....»»