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Designer Handbags Use Mushroom Leather

Jul 31, 2024 09:03AM

MycoWorks uses mycelium, the root structure of fungi, to create sustainable, customizable leather alternatives. This biodegradable material is already featured in Hermes designer handbags.

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Environmental Realities of Detergent Sheets and Pods

Jul 31, 2024 09:02AM

Laundry detergent sheets contain PVA, which doesn't fully biodegrade, adding to microplastic pollution. Despite eco-friendly claims, most PVAs from detergent pods end up polluting the environment.

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Drought at the Panama Canal

Jul 31, 2024 09:01AM

The Panama Canal faces severe drought, causing shipping restrictions, delays, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Water recycling to maintain lake levels threatens drinking water supply.

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Asbestos in Cosmetics

Jul 31, 2024 05:09AM

British women sue U.S. cosmetic companies over asbestos-contaminated talc causing cancer. J&J faces 54,000 lawsuits, revealing long-known risks of asbestos in talc-based products.

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Sperm Defy Newton’s Law of Motion

Jun 28, 2024 09:11AM

Research from Kyoto University reveals that sperm and single-celled algae defy Newton's third law of motion by using whip-like tails and flagella to move through viscous fluids.

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Pregnancy Adds to Women’s Biological Age

Jun 28, 2024 09:11AM

A study by Columbia University found that pregnancy accelerates women's biological aging. Men in the study showed no such aging acceleration.

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Detecting Cancer Early

Jun 28, 2024 09:11AM

Cambridge University's Early Cancer Institute, with an $11.7 million donation, is advancing early cancer detection. The goal is to improve early detection and treatment efficacy.

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In Vivo Gene Editing

Jun 28, 2024 09:11AM

Gene editing inside the body is being tested to treat diseases by targeting problematic genes directly.

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New Bathroom Tech to Monitor Health

Jun 28, 2024 09:11AM

Innovative bathroom technology is integrating health monitoring features in smart toilets, AI-powered mirrors and smart floor sensors.

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Remnants of Another Planet in Earth’s Mantle

Jun 28, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists using computer modeling have found that remnants of a Mars-sized protoplanet, which collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago, are buried in the Earth's mantle.

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Acknowledging Animal Consciousness

Jun 28, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists assert that many animals experience sensations and feelings emphasizing the importance of considering animal consciousness in welfare decisions.

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Wild Orangutan Treats Own Wound

Jun 28, 2024 09:01AM

A wild Sumatran orangutan was observed treating its own facial wound with medicinal plants. This first documented case of animal self-care offers insight into the origins of human wound treatment

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