Yves Béhar 3D prints Forust homeware from reclaimed wood waste
Sawdust is mixed with a natural tree-sap binder and 3D printed into complex, swirling geometries to form this homeware collection, designed by Yves Béhar for additive manufacturing company Forust. Read more Sawdust is mixed with a natural t.....»»
Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste.....»»
Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050
A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»
Samsung’s The Frame has a $300 discount at Best Buy
Display beautiful paintings, art prints, and precious family photos with Samsung’s The Frame, a 55-inch lifestyle TV that has a $300 markdown......»»
Digital digs: Technology preserving Europe"s cultural heritage
Technological advancements such as 3D scans based on drone images are helping archaeologists document Europe's heritage before sites and artifacts are lost to future generations......»»
Metal-organic framework materials to remove dye contaminants for cleaner water
The future of MOFs, metal-organic framework materials, looks bright. A review in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management has looked at how a specific class of these sponge-like materials might find increasing use in removing dye.....»»
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time
Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»
NZ"s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it
Around the world, the growth of industry and consumption has escalated environmental damage through increased emissions, waste and pollution from landfills......»»
Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency
Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target "massive waste and fraud." President-elect Donald Trump today announced that a new Department of Government Efficiency—or "D.....»»
Apple Vision Pro proves best home theater as 2024 top grossing films arrive in 3D
For many, Apple’s new ultrawide Mac Virtual Display feature in visionOS 2.2 beta is the killer app on Apple Vision Pro. But you don’t need to be a Mac user to appreciate Apple Vision Pro and its role as an incredible mobile movie theater. I’.....»»
Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking. A transition would cut emissions and save lives
Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children......»»
How to use iOS 18 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)
FaceTime gestures are now standard in iPhones, since the advent of iOS 17. These let you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it......»»
Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad
Lydia Cline discusses how to get started with a printer and software for creating your own designs at Maker Faire Bay Area. The post Get Started in 3D Printing With Lydia Cline and Tinkercad appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste, study suggests
Delaware has numerous inland waterways with high microbial impairment from unknown sources. Now, a new study suggests that human waste, both treated and untreated, is responsible for the waterway impairment in these Delaware watersheds. The study was.....»»
3D leaf edge reconstruction method enhances plant morphology analysis
Leaves, essential for photosynthesis and other physiological functions, exhibit diverse shapes that help plants adapt to their environments. Traditional methods for measuring leaf morphology have relied heavily on 2D imaging, which fails to capture t.....»»
Could microbes help create sustainable electronics?
Imagine a world where electronic devices are powered by living organisms and biodegrade after use, eliminating the problem of electronic waste. This isn't the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie—it's a real, growing area of research known as bioelect.....»»
Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles
Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»
Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil
UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»
3D printing method crafts stronger, more ductile alloy for extreme environments
A team of researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Tianmushan Laboratory, and the National University of Singapore has pioneered a new method for crafting an ultra-strong, ductile alloy using 3D printing technology......»»
Team develops non-invasive biosensor for early kidney disease detection
Traditionally, kidney health has been monitored by measuring blood creatinine levels, which indicate muscle breakdown. High creatinine levels can suggest that the kidneys are not filtering waste efficiently. However, creatinine levels can be affected.....»»
New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia
Seventeen new species of plant bugs—a group of insects with a strawlike mouth used to feed on plant and animal matter—have been identified on the islands of French Polynesia, and their names honor scientists, actors, and Vice President Kamala Har.....»»