http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/plastic-pollution-may-met-match-saliva-wax-worms-rcna50838 Plastic pollution may have met its match: The saliva of wax worms Researchers said two enzymes identified in caterpillar saliva were found to rapidly and at room temperature degrade polyethylene, the world’s most widely used plastic. Oct. 5, 2022, 11:17 AM EDT By Reuters Two substances in the saliva of wax worms — moth larvae … Continue reading Plastic pollution may be meeting its match in a biological solution
Month: November 2022
Drought drops water level in the Mississippi to levels not seen for decades
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/mississippi-river-drought.html As Drought Drops Water Level in the Mississippi, Shipwrecks Surface and Worries Rise The river known for its vast reach and powerful currents has withered to levels not seen in decades, choking shipping lanes and endangering drinking water supplies. The wreckage of the Diamond Lady, what used to be a casino boat, is now … Continue reading Drought drops water level in the Mississippi to levels not seen for decades
The usual large screens in public places for the World Cup won’t be there — at least in much of France
https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4761146/qatar-world-cup-paris-becomes-latest-city-to-boycott-broadcasting-of-2022-tournament Qatar World Cup: Paris becomes latest city to boycott broadcasting of 2022 tournament Oct 4, 2022, Associated Press Paris will not broadcast World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental impact of the tournament in Qatar. It follows similar moves by … Continue reading The usual large screens in public places for the World Cup won’t be there — at least in much of France
How the U.S. Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it
https://news.yahoo.com/how-the-supreme-court-could-break-the-internet-as-we-know-it-161539011.html How the Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it This article is right on point. Conservatives who want to guarantee themselves unfettered access to any social media platform will find themselves far more constrained by imposing liabilities on the forums that will force them to monitor everyone. by Mike Bebernes, Senior … Continue reading How the U.S. Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it
Lithium batteries, particularly in electric bikes and scooters, causing dangerous fires in NYC
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-fdny-fires-caused-by-batteries Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC By JENNIFER PELTZ PublishedNovember 7, 2022 9:48PM Updated November 8, 2022 5:23AM FDNY Associated Press FDNY warns of dangers of lithium batteries Once again, the FDNY is warning about the potential fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are used in e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, phones, … Continue reading Lithium batteries, particularly in electric bikes and scooters, causing dangerous fires in NYC
How much Apple One will save you compared to subscribing individually to covered services
macdailynews.com/2022/11/04/heres-how-much-apple-one-can-save-you-vs-subscribing-to-individual-services/ Here’s how much Apple One can save you vs. subscribing to individual services Friday, November 4, 2022 1:01 pm1 Comment News Two years ago, Apple unveiled Apple One, the easiest way to get all of Apple’s subscription services in one simple plan, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and … Continue reading How much Apple One will save you compared to subscribing individually to covered services
The burden of caring for people who make it incredibly difficult
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/magazine/parental-care-ethics.html Am I Obligated to Look After My Insufferable Mother? The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on not helping family members who make it difficult to help. Credit...Illustration by Tomi Um By Kwame Anthony Appiah Oct. 4, 2022 My mother has an undiagnosed mental illness that makes her incapable of accepting reality and that has caused her to … Continue reading The burden of caring for people who make it incredibly difficult
Apple promoting all (RED) version of Metropolitan Apple Watch face
9to5mac.com/2022/11/07/apple-promoting-all-red-version-of-the-metropolitan-apple-watch-face-ahead-of-world-aids-day/ Apple promoting all (RED) version of the Metropolitan Apple Watch face ahead of World AIDS Day Filipe Espósito - Nov. 7th 2022 12:06 pm PT @filipeesposito Apple has a strong partnership with (RED), the organization that raises awareness and funds to fight AIDS. Ahead of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1, … Continue reading Apple promoting all (RED) version of Metropolitan Apple Watch face
There’s a better way than toilet paper — and it uses WAY less water
Here's the environmental math. You can wash with a bidet and use only 1/8 gallon of water or you can use a roll of toilet paper which takes 37 gallon of water to make. I've included two articles because I found the second spends a bit more time on the history. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/magazine/bidets-muslims.html Toilet paper shortages … Continue reading There’s a better way than toilet paper — and it uses WAY less water
Ocean anomalies in Atlantic to watch
http://www.severe-weather.eu/global-weather/ocean-anomaly-atlantic-gulf-stream-forecast-winter-united-states-europe-fa/ Strong Ocean Anomalies are developing over the Gulf Stream area in the North Atlantic, forecast to continue as we head closer to Winter 2022/2023 By: Andrej Flis for Severe Weather Published: 18/09/2022 Strong temperature anomalies appeared in the Gulf Stream area in the North Atlantic. Weather in the United States and Europe depends strongly on this … Continue reading Ocean anomalies in Atlantic to watch
Key candidates facing opponents who claim Trump won in 2020
Explainer The midterms candidates opposing those who claim Trump won in 2020 Should these candidates prevail, it’s far less likely that schemes to overturn the 2024 election will succeed. Here’s a look at some of the key candidates Katie Hobbs, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Arizona. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images The fight for democracy is … Continue reading Key candidates facing opponents who claim Trump won in 2020
This is NOT an ordinary election — VOTE for the preservation of democracy
As a woman who grew up at a time before reliable contraception and safe abortions, I concur with the sentiments here but also believe that anyone who is a woman, was born of a woman, loves a woman, or cares about this planet should vote in favor of women's right to govern their own bodies. … Continue reading This is NOT an ordinary election — VOTE for the preservation of democracy
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