Using mushrooms, scientists have created a living, plastic-like compound that uses the fungi’s unique properties to mold it into almost any form. Researchers out of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, better known as Empa, have used the common split-gill mushroom to create what they’re calling “living fiber dispersions” or LFD, a… Continue reading Scientists Create Living Plastic Alternative
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Stay prepared for summer road trips with this discounted Nexpow roadside emergency bundle
Nexpow/ZDNET Summer is almost here, so it’s time to start planning family road trips or prepping for the drive to college for move-in day. And to help keep you safe during your travels and prepared for roadside emergencies, Amazon is offering a great deal on a Nexpow bundle that includes both a portable jump starter… Continue reading Stay prepared for summer road trips with this discounted Nexpow roadside emergency bundle
Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts
Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last? Acura is selling more EVs in the US with big discounts After selling an additional 1,873 ZDX models… Continue reading Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts
Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut
The iconic electric hatch is all grown up and will arrive later this month. Nissan’s iconic EV is now a stylish crossover with more range, faster charging, and several other upgrades. Ahead of its global debut, Nissan is offering us a closer look at the third-gen LEAF EV with a few new photos and details.… Continue reading Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut
Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
Tesla’s sales continue to crash in Europe despite the availability of the new Model Y and record discounts. However, the automaker clings to a good month in Norway, which is not particularly impressive in comparison and could prove to be a fluke. More data is starting to come from European markets about Tesla sales from… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
There May Be Several More Billion Humans on Earth Than We Thought
We could be severely undercounting the number of humans living on Earth, researchers suggest. While the United Nations has determined that as of last summer, there were about 8.2 billion humans sharing the limited resources of our planet, a new estimate finds that figure could be off by anywhere from hundreds of millions to an astonishing… Continue reading There May Be Several More Billion Humans on Earth Than We Thought
Meta’s Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People
In front of hundreds of Georgetown students back in 2019, a clean-cut Mark Zuckerberg delivered an impassioned sermon on the importance of empowerment and free speech. The Meta CEO called civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings a “powerful voice for equality,” credited Facebook as ground zero for #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, and even cited radical abolitionist Frederick… Continue reading Meta’s Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People
Terrifying Footage Shows Tourists Fleeing Epic Volcanic Eruption
Running Down That Hill A terrifying video that’s making its rounds on social media shows dozens of tourists fleeing a massive volcano eruption by running down an ash-covered hill. The footage was recorded on the hills next to Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, which violently erupted on Monday morning. “Stop the boat!” one… Continue reading Terrifying Footage Shows Tourists Fleeing Epic Volcanic Eruption
AI Is Destroying a Generation of Students
If the testimony of beleaguered teachers is anything to go by — as gathered in this extensive roundup of educator opinions by 404 Media — it sure sounds like the explosion of the homeworking-cheating machines also known as AI models is obliterating the up and coming generation of students. “I think generative AI is incredibly… Continue reading AI Is Destroying a Generation of Students
How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Bioterrorists
Hundreds of emails and internal documents reviewed by WIRED reveal top lobbyists and representatives of America’s agricultural industry led a persistent and often covert campaign to surveil, discredit, and suppress animal rights organizations for nearly a decade, while relying on corporate spies to infiltrate meetings and functionally serve as an informant for the FBI. The… Continue reading How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Bioterrorists