“Non-recyclable” plastic gets new life via sunlight and its own pigment
Many disposable objects are made of black plastic, which has so far proven to be very hard to recycle. US scientists have devised a new method of recycling black polystyrene,…
Elon Musk takes more shots at the F-35, the costliest weapons program
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is also cohead of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that is advising President-elect Donald Trump, called out the F-35 stealth fighter on Sunday…
What will it take to solve our planet’s plastic pollution crisis?
Plastic waste in IndonesiaPA Images / Alamy The world currently produces more than 50 million tonnes of “mismanaged” plastic waste each year, and some researchers project this flood of plastic…
Can you tell fake alcohol from real? Why methanol is so hard to detect – National
If you are soon travelling abroad, experts are urging vigilance after six tourists recently died, several of them from confirmed methanol poisoning — a nearly invisible killer that’s hard to…
Tips for a smooth Thanksgiving with family after the election
There’s no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing.In the wake of the very contentious and divisive 2024 presidential election, the upcoming…
Federal prosecutors dismiss Trump documents case in major presidential perk
Federal prosecutors moved Monday to abandon the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The announcement in…
Normal, high blood pressure ranges for adults and how to check yours at home
Can you recall a doctor’s appointment during which your blood pressure wasn’t taken? Probably not. It’s a vital sign—along with heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature—that reflects how well…
Ultra-processed foods: How they affect your health and how to identify them
In an age where convenience often trumps nutritional value, a growing body of research is raising concerns about the health implications of eating ultra-processed foods. These foods undergo extensive industrial…
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick would give the $132 billion stablecoin Tether a boost in the cabinet
For a decade, the crypto firm Tether built itself into one of the world’s wealthiest financial institutions, recently surpassing even mighty BlackRock in profits. Today, Tether’s eponymous stablecoin, a digital…
Warren Buffett issues a warning for all parents ahead of the $84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer
Planning your will could make or break your family after your death, warns Berkshire Hathaway CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett. “Father time always wins. But he can be fickle,”…
