Columbus, OH

Would you eat potatoes grown in human poo? And how would you feel if the marigolds in your local park sprouted from human manure? In the midst of climate crisis, human manure offers significant environmental benefits. But can we overcome the "yuck factor" to embrace this sustainable solution?. The climate...

Human manure or 'nightsoil' makes great crop fertilizer—but attitudes to poo-grown produce differ drastically

A recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, has ignited a heated discussion about the wasteful design of some disposable vape products. The post, which was later shared on Reddit's r/Anticonsumption community, showcases a disposable vape from the brand Swype that features a touch screen displaying apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and WeChat.

Photo of disposable vape with touch-screen features sparks outrage online: 'Because we don't have enough batteries in our waste dumps'

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Waterhemp is a nuisance for any crop producer, but in snap bean fields, the weed’s stem segments can break off during harvest, contaminating the crop with inedible look-alike “pods.” Vexingly, snap bean is harmed by many of the herbicides registered for waterhemp, leaving producers with few chemical solutions.

Hunt for herbicide solution reveals master switch

Evanston, IL

CHICAGO — As coastal communities around the world grapple with the growing threat of erosion, researchers have uncovered a surprising potential solution: electricity. Scientists from Northwestern University say that applying mild electrical currents to marine sands could create natural, sustainable defenses against the relentless assault of waves and rising sea levels.

How electrified beaches could save our shores from devastating erosion

"Denali's de-packaging technology is revolutionizing the way in which food manufacturers, distributors, retailers — and the cities in which they operate — can reduce food waste." Walmart announced it is partnering up with organic materials recycler Denali to address food waste in its stores. Retail TouchPoints reported that...

Walmart's new partnership to revolutionize food waste recycling: 'Turn millions of pounds ... into useful products'

Wood from genetically engineered trees is revolutionizing the construction industry with its potential to replace traditional building materials like steel, cement, and glass. While engineered wood is celebrated for its ability to store carbon and resist degradation, it also comes with challenges, particularly the need for energy-intensive chemical processing that generates considerable waste.

Genetically engineered trees produce wood that may revolutionize the construction industry

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

Syngenta announced the addition of eight new hybrids to its NK Seeds corn portfolio for the 2025 growing season, marking the largest expansion of the portfolio in over a decade. The company, which employs 6,500 people in research and development (R&D) worldwide and invests $1.4 billion annually in R&D, has...

Syngenta Announces 8 New Hybrids to NK Seeds Corn Portfolio

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It is a natural thing for me to declutter and get organized four times a year in accordance with the seasons. Maybe it is a New England thing because the seasonal change is a noticeable transitional period.

Fall Decluttering Is The Best Time To Get Organized!

Georgia State

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

SorbiForce, an energy storage startup, recently announced the launch of its latest battery modules, which are changing the game in the field of energy storage technology and are ideal for use in EV charging infrastructure. This innovative battery, composed of carbon, water, and salt, eliminates the need for metals, mining...

The world’s first non-metal sustainable battery

Interesting Engineering

Bacteria can synthesize metal nanoparticles as a detox method, converting metal atoms into nanoparticles to protect themselves from poisoning.

Bacteria breakthrough: Microbes help mine rare metals from old battery waste

Unitree just unveiled new video of its G1 robot jumping, spinning, getting harassed, climbing stairs and turning up. The company says the video marks G1's upgrade to the mass production model. Here's everything we know about this humanoid robot and how it stacks up to the competition. Unitree is noticeably...

Meet the $16,000 Humanoid Robot Leaping Toward Production

North Dakota State

Building off the kind of work already being done in North Dakota, a soil-health program know as the Trusted Advisor Partnership will be taking root across the northern border in Canada’s Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces. The new Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership will launch to Certified Crop Advisors at the start of 2025, with broad backing from food and beverage companies, NGO collaborators, and scientific partners.

Crop advisor-led soil health network expands into Canada

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Recent research from Bangor University and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has revealed that focusing on natural elements during urban walks can significantly improve mental health. Published in People and Nature, the study involved 117 city residents who participated in a 45-minute walk while wearing eye-tracking glasses. Participants were instructed to focus on either greenery, artificial structures, or a mix of both. The findings showed that those who concentrated on nature, especially trees, experienced reduced anxiety and enhanced feelings of restorativeness.

City Walks with Nature Focus Significantly Boost Mental Well-Being

Imagine solar panels so thin and pliable that you can power all your devices by slapping them onto your house, car, smartphone, and knapsack. That tech could be coming soon, thanks to Oxford University’s physics department, which may have made a major breakthrough that could be consumer-ready in the near future.

Ultra-Thin, Flexible Solar Cells Could Soon Coat and Power Your Stuff

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Engineers discovered a way to make a plastic cubed structure transform. 
The post Origami-inspired ‘Transformer bots’ could revolutionize space travel appeared first on Talker.

Origami-inspired ‘Transformer bots’ could revolutionize space travel

East Lansing, MI

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The power of the mind to heal itself has long been recognized, but a new study takes this concept to a surprising level. Researchers have found that placebo pills can effectively reduce stress and anxiety symptoms — even when a patient knows they’re taking a placebo.

Placebos reduce stress, anxiety — even if you know they’re fakes

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Human manure makes great crop fertilizer. Here’s why we shouldn’t raise a stink over the idea

Would you eat potatoes grown in human poo? And how would you feel if the marigolds in your local park sprouted from human manure? In the...

Human manure makes great crop fertilizer. Here’s why we shouldn’t raise a stink over the idea

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