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This plastic disappears in the deep sea—and microbes make it happen

Author3 weeks ago07 mins

Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, the microbially synthesized poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) (LAHB) biodegraded, while conventional plastics such as a representative bio-based polylactide (PLA) persisted. Submerged 855 meters (~2,800 feet) underwater, LAHB films lost over 80% of their mass after 13 months as microbial biofilms actively…

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks

Author3 weeks ago01 mins

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Tape achieves record shipments once again, but its affordability is fading with LTO-10’s high cost per terabyte

Author3 weeks ago05 mins

LTO tape sets new capacity record with 176.5 exabytes shipped Compression inflates numbers masking real 70.6EB uncompressed data capacity LTO-10 costs rise threatening tape’s long-standing affordability advantage The LTO Program, backed by HPE, IBM, and Quantum, has reported a new high in tape capacity shipments, with 176.5 Exabytes of LTO media shipped in 2024. The…

Scientists modeled nuclear winter—the global food collapse was worse than expected

Author3 weeks ago010 mins

A nuclear winter is a theoretical concept, but if the climate scenario expected to follow a large-scale nuclear war, in which smoke and soot from firestorms block sunlight, came to fruition, global temperatures would sharply drop, extinguishing most agriculture. A nuclear winter could last for more than a decade, potentially leading to widespread famine for…

You’ve never seen atoms like this before: A hidden motion revealed

Author3 weeks ago04 mins

Researchers investigating atomic-scale phenomena impacting next-generation electronic and quantum devices have captured the first microscopy images of atomic thermal vibrations, revealing a new type of motion that could reshape the design of quantum technologies and ultrathin electronics. Yichao Zhang, an assistant professor in the University of Maryland Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has developed…

Ivermectin: The mosquito-killing pill that dropped malaria by 26%

Author3 weeks ago09 mins

Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease. The BOHEMIA trial, the largest study on ivermectin for malaria to date, showed a 26% reduction in new malaria infection on top of existing bed nets, providing strong evidence of ivermectin’s potential as a complementary tool…

Fortnite OG live event – our live coverage of the Blast Off rocket launch as it happens

Author3 weeks ago06 mins

Fortnite OG is running its first ever live event later today (July 26, 2025). It’s a recreation of the rocket launch that happened all the way back in 2018, which culminated in the first appearance of the crack in the sky that has now become a mainstay of the game. Fortnite OG Blast Off live…

Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 27 (game #1280)

Author3 weeks ago06 mins

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 26 (game #1279). Quordle…

GOP Gov. Stitt ‘disappointed’ as Dem governors may stop paying NGA dues

Author3 weeks ago08 mins

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Colorado Springs, Colo. – Incoming chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., is “disappointed” that some Democratic governors might stop paying their dues to the bipartisan group. The Atlantic reported ahead of the NGA’s summer meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., that at least…