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Discovery raises new questions about the amount of plastic waste permeating the air, water, and soil virtually everywhere on Earth. By Maanvi Singh in San Francisco – Trail markers on the trail near Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, in the Rocky Mountains. Photograph: …
“It’s a real change in consumer behavior.” By Mike Brown – Plant-based meat is on the move: A report released recently shows that retail sales across the industry are growing even faster than regular meat. The emergent food trend of plant-based alternatives to …
By Michael Irving – A new theory suggests that dark matter originated before the Big Bang. (Credit: Andreus/Depositphotos). Few things are as mysterious as dark matter, the strange substance that appears to outnumber ordinary matter by a ratio of five to one. Now, …
By Ben Coxworth – The Limitless Milk Shirt is claimed to be three times softer than regular cotton. (Credit: Mi Terro). Every day, dairies dispose of milk that for one reason or another is deemed unfit for human consumption. A Los Angeles-based …
There could be an alien world out there with your name on it…! By Scott Snowden – As part of its 100th anniversary commemorations, the Paris-based International Astronomical Union is organizing the IAU100 NameExoWorlds, a global competition that allows any country in the …
By Loz Blain – It’s a motorcycle … with a BBQ on it. (Credit: Indian Motorcycle). From the “why the hell not” files: the Indian team is hitting this year’s Sturgis rally with a sidecar outfit we’re sure will be popular. It’s …
By Ben Coxworth – The Black Squid Jacket incorporates over 2 billion laser-embedded microspheres. (Credit: Vollebak). It was just last year that we heard about Vollebak’s Black Light Jacket, which incorporates a series of black spots that reflect white in bright light. …
“Eye-tracking technology shows clear potential for detecting concealed knowledge.” By Emma Betuel – Fortunately, scientists already know how to beat the lie detectors of the future, which will rely on brain scans. But even our best attempts at deceit may be destined to …
What’s good for the body is good for the brain. By Ralph Martins – With the rise of fad diets, “superfoods,” and a growing range of dietary supplement choices, it’s sometimes hard to know what to eat. This can be particularly relevant as …
By Mike Hanlon – A 1964 Peel Trident is one of the cars up for auction at Monterey Car Week. (Credit: RM-Sotheby’s). Monterey Car Week is almost upon us, and the busiest week for the collectible car world will see more than …
