According to the fossil record, cetaceans—whales, dolphins and their relatives—evolved from four-legged land mammals that returned to the oceans beginning some 50 million years ago. Today, their descendants are threatened by a different land-based mammal that has also returned to the sea: humans.
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it special is that it breaks down in seawater. The new plastic is therefore expected to help reduce harmful microplastic pollution that accumulates in oceans and soil and eventually enters the food chain.
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health from diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. It's estimated that more than 113 million people in the United States alone drink chloraminated water.
Three ultramassive galaxies found by the James Webb Space Telescope have astronomers reconsidering how galaxies grew so quickly in the first billion years after the Big Bang.
Female chimps who migrate to new social groups bring skills and technology with them, helping to drive development of increasingly complex tool sets
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at ways to make boring but important climate terms easier to understand, see what can be made out of construction waste and find out how to cool buildings more sustainably.
From clueless dreamers to over-the-top divas, these 15 TV characters wouldn’t last past sundown in the apocalypse. Think you know who’s doomed? Check it out!
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Plus: getting out the door and unplugging.
While discussions on containing global warming have bogged down inside the blue zone at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Caspian Basin and Central Asian states have been busy on the sidelines looking for ways to boost “green” trade. The Middle Corridor, an emerging trade route linking China and Europe via the Caucasus and Central Asia, has been a major topic of discussion on the fringes of COP29. In the spirit of the climate gathering, participants say they are intent on developing a sustainable... Читать дальше...
Workers fighting to improve video interpretation services for Deaf people face a huge obstacle: the private equity groups with a stranglehold on the market.
Inspiring and full of humor, the show continues to capture hearts and spirits.
Established in 1992, Prime Bank is one of Kenya's leading banks and a trusted partner for individuals, businesses, and communities across the country. With a nationwide network of 24 branches, Prime Bank offers clients a comprehensive suite of banking products and services tailored to meet their specific needs. The bank is also present in several regional markets, including Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Is your business stuck in a frustrating plateau, with growth stalled and no clear path forward? Discover the surprising reasons why most companies hit this wall — and the game-changing strategies you need to break through and start scaling again!
Ace Turtle, the exclusive licensee of Wrangler in India, announced plans for more "brand outlets."
The vast estate has a 13,400-square-foot residence plus an entertainment barn, a paintball course and a system of private mountain biking trails.
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island's Amy Hart is backing her ITV co-star Maura Higgins in her I'm A Celeb stint as she revealed why she will go far in the competition despite being a latecomer
The sixth and final star of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special line-up has been confirmed
Ange Postecoglou has spoken about the branding changes that Tottenham Hotspur have introduced this week, with the Australian explaining why the new branding is a... The post Ange Postecoglou delighted with Spurs announcement – ‘We want to stand out’ appeared first on Spurs Web.
HAVING hooked viewers for almost a decade, much-loved crime drama Unforgotten is being turned into a documentary series.
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Here are our picks in Week 12.
It’s wild to realize there’s only six weeks left in the NFL regular season. In what’s been a season of colossal ups-and-downs, we’re left with absolute collapses from the likes of Dallas and Cleveland, unexpected surges from the Chargers and Commanders, with Kansas City and Detroit maintaining their status quos.
This is that weird part of the football season where trap games start to sneak in. Confident playoff teams start to look a little too far ahead into the season... Читать дальше...
First up this week, where on Earth do people live the longest? What makes those places or people so special? Genes, diet, life habits? Or could it be bad record keeping and statistical flukes? Freelance science journalist Ignacio Amigo joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the controversies around so-called blue zones—regions in the world where clusters of people appear to have extreme longevity. Next on the show, producer Kevin Mclean talks with Dorian Houser, director of conservation biology at the National Marine Mammal Foundation. Читать дальше...
Prince Harry, 40, is reportedly in a funk thanks to the 'honeymoon' era of 'Harry & Meghan' coming to an end for the public.
The 55-year-old is now being accused of sexually assaulting an unidentified victim during a party in New York City in 2022.
