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plastic recycling

Pack Smart: The Best Carry-On Bags for Any Traveler

November 19, 2024

Imagine this: you're standing at the airport, luggage in hand, ready for your trip. But which carry-on bag is right for you? Let's break it down. The Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Luggage gets top marks for its toughness and smart compartments. But there's more to consider. Do you prefer two wheels

technology

Reviving Old Batteries: A New Way to Recycle Electric Vehicle Batteries with Glycerol

November 18, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, a big problem is what to do with all the old batteries. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with LiFePO4 (LFP) cathodes are common, but they wear out and can't be easily reused due to damage. This is because they lose lithium and their structure gets messed u

technology

Finnish Innovation: Smudge-Free Devices Coming Soon

November 18, 2024

A small Finnish company has made a big splash in the tech world. They've developed a special coating that makes screens and surfaces smudge-free. This isn't any ordinary coating – it's so thin you can't even see it. It can be used on metal, glass, and plastic. It protects devices from scratches, smu

weather

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

November 18, 2024

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and

environment

Fighting Fire from the Sky: Meet the US's Top Aerial Firefighting Companies

November 18, 2024

Imagine a job where your office is the sky, and your mission is to save lives and land from raging wildfires. That's the world of aerial firefighting. While some wildfires are a natural part of nature's recycling process, others pose serious threats. To tackle these blazes, specialized aircraft and

science

Microplastics in Motion: How Shape and Age Affect Their Journey

November 17, 2024

Every day, tiny pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, find their way into our environment. Understanding how they move around, especially downward, is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure this out using something called "drag models. " Previously, these models haven't really considere

environment

Solving Household Waste Problems: A New Way to Pick Recycling Plant Sites

November 16, 2024

Recycling household waste is a growing challenge as cities get bigger and we generate more trash. Picking the right spot for a new recycling plant involves many factors, like sustainability. This study aims to create a new decision-making model to rate and choose the best locations. It's divided int

environment

Kansas City: Turning Trash into Roads

November 15, 2024

Imagine if the trash in your city could be turned into something useful, like roads! That's exactly what Olivia English, a Kansas City woman, had in mind. Her journey began with a simple question: Where does all the litter go? She discovered that most of it ends up in landfills, which are filling up

health

Exploring the Hidden Beauty of Our Blood Vessels

November 14, 2024

Imagine diving into a world so small, you can't see it with the naked eye. This artwork brings those tiny details to life, showcasing how our blood flows through intricate pathways every second of our lives. The heart pumps blood to all parts of our body through arteries, which are like highways. Bl

health

Thyroid Cancer's Hidden Energy: ISG15 and ISGylation

November 14, 2024

Imagine this: a tiny protein called ISG15 is influencing how aggressive a type of thyroid cancer, called anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), can be. This cancer is known for its rapid growth and has a very high mortality rate. Now, scientists have discovered that ISG15 can actually change the behavi