Collaborate Disseminate
Scientists are continuing to uncover the true extent of our plastic pollution problem, and increasingly we are seeing an emphasis placed on its potential effects on the human body. The latest development in this area comes from scientists in the Nether… Continue reading Plastic particles found in the human bloodstream for the first time
Over the past five years or so we’ve seen some important breakthroughs demonstrating how enzymes can be used to break down common plastics, such as the PET used for everything from drink bottles to shampoo containers. In pursuit of a circular economy f… Continue reading Newly discovered enzyme helps reduce plastic waste to a simple molecule
In the year 1995, computers were, well… boring. The future wasn’t here yet, and computers were drab, chunky beige boxes. Sure, there were some cool-ish computers being sold, but the …read more Continue reading Great Computer Hacks Make Hackers Hacker Computers
Exposure to phthalates, a common chemical used to manufacture thousands of everyday products, has been linked to an increased risk of childhood cancer. The new findings add to a growing body of research suggesting this pervasive chemical may cause a nu… Continue reading Exposure to “everywhere chemical” linked to childhood cancer risk
[Kurt Schaefer] was watching YouTube videos of people making molds for injection molding purposes using what he considered to be the toy 3018 CNC machines, and looking at the results, …read more Continue reading DIY Injection Molder Built From a Cheap Pneumatic Press
The more we learn about the magnitude of plastic pollution contaminating the planet’s rivers, oceans, and even its mountaintops, the more pressing the need becomes for wide-ranging and coordinated action. In what is being hailed as a historic day, glob… Continue reading UN endorses historic global resolution to “End Plastic Pollution”
Scientists continue to uncover the impacts of rampant plastic pollution on the environment and living organisms, which include toxic effects on human cells and infiltrating the blood brain barrier in mice. A new study has shone a light on one of the mo… Continue reading Tire particles trigger swimming abnormalities, death in fish and shrimp
Casio’s Pro Trek multi-function sports watch line has gone a bit greener with the introduction of the PRW-61, which features a case, case back, and strap made out of biomass plastics derived from castor seeds, corn, and similar raw materials.Continue R… Continue reading Casio makes new Pro Trek PRW-61 from more biodegradable biomass plastics
Recent research has raised the alarm over the potential health impacts of consuming water from plastic bottles, with scientists concerned over the chemicals that can leach into the liquid with unknown impacts on human health. A new study has investigat… Continue reading Soft plastic bottles leach hundreds of chemicals into drinking water
Strength. Rigidity. Dependability. The ability to bear weight without buckling. These are all things that we look for when we build a mechanical structure. And in today’s Retrotechtacular we take …read more Continue reading Retrotechtacular: Understanding The Strength of Structural Shapes