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With Little Known About Glitter's Impact on the Environment, Scientists Urge Consumers to Look for Eco-friendly Alternative
Glitter, largely associated with elementary school arts and craft projects and celebrations, has come under fire recently for its unknown impact on the environment.
Computer Models Used to Discover How to Kill Deadly Bacteria Spores
Researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering have finally figured out bacteria behaviors using computer models.
Sales of Bottled Water Driven by Desire for Immortality
Thirst isn't the only factor driving the sale of bottled water. According to a new study, researchers assert that the desire to be immortal also plays a role in the sale of the product, despite concerns that bottled water might not be good for the consumer or the environment.
Moon Covered With 400,000 Pounds of Human Trash
Human trash, leftover from both manned and unmanned visits to the moon, has accumulated on the moon's surface in excess of 400,000 pounds in volume.
The Fight Against Tooth Decay Gets New Ally in "Smart" Material
Getting a filling is not always a quick solution for cavities. In fact, that solution can often result in additional problems for the patient with bacteria digging under these fillings and causing new cavities.
Bananas, Grapes Among Worst Food Waste Culprits
To tackle the issue of food waste, everyone — from government agencies to citizens — has a role to play. And the retail industry is not exempt despite wasting less food than goes wasted in households. As such, researchers from Karlstad University have conducted research to determine what foods account for those wasted most by retailers
Finally! Beer Brewed Using 100 Percent Renewable Power
A new symbol will soon appear on the label of every Budweiser brewed in the U.S., the first country in which the beer will be brewed using 100 percent renewable energy.
Airplane May Get Second Life as a Library
After narrowly escaping disaster earlier this month, a Pegasus Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 plane may get a second life as a library.
New 3D Printing Material Changes Color When Exposed to UV Light
Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are developing a way to change up the color of 3D printed objects that have already been printed.
Salt Used to Treat Winter Roads Also a Threat to U.S. Waters
Experts, fearing that road salt is beginning to affect the nation’s waterways, are urging state and local agencies to consider safer alternatives for treating icy roadways.
Smog Vacuum Turns Air Pollution into Jewelry
With smog and air pollution plaguing cities worldwide, the Smog Free Tower from artist and designer Dan Roosegaarde from Studio Roosegaarde is one attempt to remedy the problem while also offering a unique final destination for the filtered smog: jewelry.
Study Investigates the Carbon Footprint of Sandwiches
Considering the number of sandwiches consumed each year -- over 11.5 billion in the U.K. alone, according to the British Sandwich Association, researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a first-of-its-kind study examining the carbon footprint of both home-made and pre-packaged sandwiches.
Mining Resumes at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
After a four-year work stoppage, mining operations have resumed at the only repository for transuranic waste disposal in the U.S.
McDonald's Vows to Use Renewable, Recycled Packaging by 2025
The familiar burger wrappers and red french fry containers long-associated with the McDonald’s brand are about to get an eco-friendly makeover.
Online Database Pinpoints Riches Hidden in Europes's Landfills, Scrapyards
The project, called ProSum, identifies where the billions of euros worth of aluminum, copper and gold might be mined annually.
Are Fallout Shelters Still Viable?
Aging fallout shelters leftover from the Cold War have not been maintained in the decades following their construction, which begs the question: Where do we go in the event of a nuclear attack or other such disaster?
Measuring Mechanical Properties of 2D Monolayer Materials Achieved
Researchers have succeeded in characterizing the mechanical properties of free-standing single-atom-thick membranes of graphene.
China Develops 'World's Largest' Air Purifier
In an effort to improve overall air quality for those living in the Chinese city of Xian, Chinese officials have recently unveiled what is thought to be the world’s largest air purifier.
Chernobyl Getting Second Life as Solar Farm
Although uninhabitable due to toxic levels of radiation in both the air and the soil, Chernobyl, Ukraine — the site of the worst nuclear accident in human history — will play host to a future solar plant.
Top 10 Tallest (Completed) Buildings in the World
Have you ever walked through a city, astonished by the tall buildings, and wondered just what the tallest buildings in the world are? Read this article to find out!