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Is Your Favourite Black Kitchenware Safe? Recent Study Errors May Have Misled Millions
People were warned to ditch their black utensils after a study found the common kitchen item contained "toxic addictives" - but it may have been too hasty a declaration.
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Why Maple Pods Is The Next Big Thing In Dining That Combines Luxury And Privacy
Maple Pods Explained: Car Cafes, recycled car parts, and luxury dining all in one. Find out why Maple Pods is changing the future of dining!
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Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Chinese Restaurant Busted Making 'Saliva Oil' By Reusing Oil From Leftover Soup
A Sichuan restaurant was found recycling oil from leftover soups by mixing it with new oil to cook more hotpot soup.
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Recyclable Stretchable Plastic Developed with 3D Printing for Multiple Uses
Princeton University researchers have developed a new 3D printed plastic material that is stretchable, flexible, and recyclable. Using thermoplastic elastomers and thermal annealing, the material can be tailored to different mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications in soft robotics, medical devices, prosthetics, and more. The cost...
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AI Predicts Whisky Aromas and Origins with Over 90 Percent Accuracy
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging have successfully demonstrated how AI can identify the aromas and origins of whiskies with remarkable accuracy. By analysing the chemical compositions of 16 US and Scottish whiskies, the AI achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing between the two, surpassing human exp...
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The Earth Edit: 8 Sustainable Fashion Trends That Led The Way In 2024
Explore the top sustainable fashion trends of 2024, from upcycling and organic materials to animal-friendly innovations, shaping a greener and more ethical future in style.
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Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
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Microsoft Unveils Zero-Water Data Centers to Reduce AI Climate Impact
Microsoft, trying to mitigate the climate impact of its data center building boom. The new system use a “closed loop” to recycle water; liquid is added during construction and continually circulated — obviating the need for fresh supplies.
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UK's Princess Anne Looked Like A Sustainable Fashion Queen When She Re-Wore Her 40-Year-Old Silk Gown
Great Britain's Princess Anne was seen reusing her four decade-old gown that she had last donned in 1985
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Elon Musk Urges Court to Block ‘Illegal’ OpenAI For-Profit Conversion
Elon Musk has repeated his earlier claims that OpenAI broke its promises to him and abandoned its founding purpose as a charity when it accepted billions of dollars in backing from Microsoft starting in 2019.
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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study
A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlight...
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Noida Brothers Are Recycling Cigarette Butts Into Teddy Bears, Home Decor Items
Code Effort Private Limited, founded by Naman Gupta and brother Vipul, has recycled more than 250 million cigarette butts into teddy bears, home decor items, accessories, sculptures, and even mosquito repellents.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Is Your Favourite Black Kitchenware Safe? Recent Study Errors May Have Misled Millions
People were warned to ditch their black utensils after a study found the common kitchen item contained "toxic addictives" - but it may have been too hasty a declaration.
-
Why Maple Pods Is The Next Big Thing In Dining That Combines Luxury And Privacy
Maple Pods Explained: Car Cafes, recycled car parts, and luxury dining all in one. Find out why Maple Pods is changing the future of dining!
-
Carbon Nanotube Fibers Can Be Fully Recycled Without Losing Properties, Claims New Study
A recent breakthrough in material science has shown that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can now be fully recycled without any loss of their mechanical, electrical, or thermal properties. This innovation could revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as meta...
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Chinese Restaurant Busted Making 'Saliva Oil' By Reusing Oil From Leftover Soup
A Sichuan restaurant was found recycling oil from leftover soups by mixing it with new oil to cook more hotpot soup.
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Recyclable Stretchable Plastic Developed with 3D Printing for Multiple Uses
Princeton University researchers have developed a new 3D printed plastic material that is stretchable, flexible, and recyclable. Using thermoplastic elastomers and thermal annealing, the material can be tailored to different mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications in soft robotics, medical devices, prosthetics, and more. The cost...
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AI Predicts Whisky Aromas and Origins with Over 90 Percent Accuracy
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging have successfully demonstrated how AI can identify the aromas and origins of whiskies with remarkable accuracy. By analysing the chemical compositions of 16 US and Scottish whiskies, the AI achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing between the two, surpassing human exp...
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The Earth Edit: 8 Sustainable Fashion Trends That Led The Way In 2024
Explore the top sustainable fashion trends of 2024, from upcycling and organic materials to animal-friendly innovations, shaping a greener and more ethical future in style.
-
Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
-
Microsoft Unveils Zero-Water Data Centers to Reduce AI Climate Impact
Microsoft, trying to mitigate the climate impact of its data center building boom. The new system use a “closed loop” to recycle water; liquid is added during construction and continually circulated — obviating the need for fresh supplies.
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UK's Princess Anne Looked Like A Sustainable Fashion Queen When She Re-Wore Her 40-Year-Old Silk Gown
Great Britain's Princess Anne was seen reusing her four decade-old gown that she had last donned in 1985
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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Elon Musk Urges Court to Block ‘Illegal’ OpenAI For-Profit Conversion
Elon Musk has repeated his earlier claims that OpenAI broke its promises to him and abandoned its founding purpose as a charity when it accepted billions of dollars in backing from Microsoft starting in 2019.
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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study
A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlight...
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Noida Brothers Are Recycling Cigarette Butts Into Teddy Bears, Home Decor Items
Code Effort Private Limited, founded by Naman Gupta and brother Vipul, has recycled more than 250 million cigarette butts into teddy bears, home decor items, accessories, sculptures, and even mosquito repellents.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
