What exactly are "forever chemicals"—and can we move beyond them?
The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of "forever chemicals.".....»»
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: move over Samsung, this is my new favorite phone camera
The Oppo Find X8 Pro proves that a smartphone can have it all: an excellent quad camera, fantastic hardware, great display and outstanding performance......»»
Tune In to the Healing Powers of a Decent Playlist
Music therapy will move from the fringes of modern medicine to become a sophisticated tool for improving health outcomes......»»
Firefox has a new tactic to win the web browser wars
Mozilla tries something new in encouraging users to set Firefox as their default web browser, but could this controversial move backfire?.....»»
Toxic site is leaking cancer-causing chemicals in Grand Prairie, Texas: When will it be cleaned?
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a plan to clean a toxic site leaking cancer-causing chemicals under dozens of homes in Grand Prairie, Texas......»»
Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. Their properties can be adjust.....»»
Bandwidth measurements show how pulsar signals distort as they move through space
A study that sheds new light on how pulsar signals—the spinning remnants of massive stars—distort as they travel through space, published in The Astrophysical Journal, was led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh, SETI Institute researcher, and performed by a mul.....»»
Apple preparing standalone MacBook Pro speaker repairs, potentially making them more affordable
In a move to improve repairability across its product lineup, Apple will soon be selling speakers as an individual component, something that the company hasn’t done since the 2015 MacBook Pro model. more….....»»
Concern as climate talks stalls on fossil fuels pledge
The failure of UN climate negotiations to double down on a global pledge to move away from planet-heating fossil fuels on Sunday was decried by experts as a "worrying" setback to global progress on curbing warming......»»
World approves UN rules for carbon trading between nations at COP29
New rules allowing wealthy polluting countries to buy carbon-cutting "offsets" from developing nations were agreed at UN climate talks Saturday, a move already raising fears they will be used to greenwash climate targets......»»
Black Friday deal: M3 13-inch MacBook Air for just $844 at Amazon
If you need a cheap, portable Mac, then check out Amazon's deal on the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, offered at $255 off the retail price.Get this MacBook Air at Black Friday pricingAnyone who wants to be able to use macOS while on the move will immed.....»»
"e-Drive": New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears
Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective......»»
Black Friday deal: net an M3 13-inch MacBook Air for just $844 at Amazon
If you need a cheap, portable Mac, then check out Amazon's deal on the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, offered at $255 off the retail price.Get this MacBook Air at Black Friday pricingAnyone who wants to be able to use macOS while on the move will immed.....»»
Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»
The space station just had to pull a maneuver to avoid space debris
The space station had to undergo another repositioning maneuver to move it out of the way of approaching space debris, NASA announced......»»
The space station just had to pull an avoidance maneuver
The space station has had to undergo another repositioning maneuver to move it out of the way of approaching space debris, NASA announced......»»
Refugees face particularly high housing instability, finds study
Refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants, signaling greater instability, according to a new study published in Genus. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Although based on an Austrian case study,.....»»
Nanorobots move closer to clinical trials with new model that helps them navigate through the bloodstream
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumors with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care. However, this tool still has difficulty navigating.....»»
Apple pulls US-funded Radio Free Europe app from Russia
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app has been removed from the App Store in Russia, in another case of the state mandating what apps are allowed.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.The move comes less than a month after the Russian.....»»
Apple tops list of retailers for removal of hazardous chemicals from stores
Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-F.....»»
Are standing desks good for you? The answer is getting clearer.
Whatever your office setup, the most important thing is to move. Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovasc.....»»