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Sustainable Materials: Creating Valuable Plastics and Chemicals From Waste

One of the end-products the UD researchers and colleagues are investigating is the creation of bio-resins for 3D printing. Credit: Photo courtesy of Paul Pranda University of Delaware researchers report low-pressure method to convert industrially processed biomass into plastics, chemicals. It’s no secret that we need more sustainable materials if we hope to help the planet. Bio-derived materials are one potential option, but they must be economical if anyone is going to use them. For instance, a better bio-based milk jug would be great. However, if the milk sells for $20 per gallon because the cost of the jug increases…

Climate and Health Impacts of Natural Gas Stoves Are Much Greater Than Previously Thought

Stanford researchers found that gas stoves emit far more methane than once thought, and most of the emissions occur while the stove is off. During combustion, stoves also emit dangerous levels of nitrogen oxides, a toxic air pollutant. Study estimates that methane leaking from stoves inside US homes has the same climate impact as about 500,000 gasoline-powered cars and the stoves can expose people to respiratory disease-triggering pollutants. Natural gas stoves release methane – a potent greenhouse gas – and other pollutants through leaks and incomplete combustion. Stanford researchers estimate that methane leaking from stoves inside U.S. homes has the…

Scientists Regrow Frog’s Lost Leg With a Five-Drug Cocktail

Frogs briefly treated with a five-drug cocktail administered by a wearable bioreactor on the stump were able to regrow a functional, nearly complete limb. For millions of patients who have lost limbs for reasons ranging from diabetes to trauma, the possibility of regaining function through natural regeneration remains out of reach. Regrowth of legs and arms remains the province of salamanders and superheroes. But in a study published in the journal Science Advances, scientists at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have brought us a step closer to the goal of regenerative medicine. On adult frogs, which are naturally unable…

Science Made Simple: What Is Exascale Computing?

Exascale computing is the next milestone in the development of supercomputers. Able to process information much faster than today’s most powerful supercomputers, exascale computers will give scientists a new tool for addressing some of the biggest challenges facing our world, from climate change to understanding cancer to designing new kinds of materials. Exascale computers are digital computers, roughly similar to today’s computers and supercomputers but with much more powerful hardware. This makes them different from quantum computers, which represent a completely new approach to building a computer suited to specific types of questions. How does exascale computing compare to other…

How to Set Up a Local Business Listing

Before getting into the core components of a successful business listing, it is essential to understand that Google is dominating all online searches currently. So, if you want to be discovered, you have to be present at the top on Google’s search engine results page. The guidelines that you will read here are centered around Google but can be adjusted to suit other platforms as well. Include various details about the business, like business name, tagline, address, social presence, and many more. If you have any applications, you can also mention their URL on the local business page. The core…