Tiny threads of microplastics are showing up in Pacific oysters and razor clams along the Oregon coast — and the yoga pants, fleece jackets, and sweat-wicking clothing that Pacific Northwesterners love to wear are a source of that pollution, according to a new Portland State University study. Britta Baechler, a Ph.D. student in PSU’s Earth, ...
According to a recent report by real estate data firm ATTOM, housing prices in the United States are rising faster than wages in about 80 percent of the markets. Buying or renting a decent home is now proving to be challenging for an average American worker as cities become unaffordable to live in. Housing crisis ...
After the Fukushima disaster, research at The University of Manchester suggests that the preferred candidate fuel to replace uranium oxide in nuclear reactors may need further development before use. Since the Fukushima accident, there has been an effort to find safer fuels Dr. Robert Harrison led the research, published in the journal Corrosion Science, with ...
North Carolina State University researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage sludge and restaurant grease into methane. After treating sewage, wastewater treatment plants are left with solid sludge, called biosolids. For years, utilities have treated biosolids with microbes that produce methane. In recent years, utilities have been adding ...
There are major gaps in how food waste in tourism is understood and calculated, according to researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Southern California. The waste originating from hotels, restaurants, and events is recognized and can be estimated and calculated, but as the tourism industry is becoming more and more ...
There are a number of useful tips and hacks that you can use in your daily life to help overcome some common issues you may run into. 18 useful tips to use in your daily life 1. What to do when your eyes water while eating spicy food If the food you eat is spicy ...
Sometimes, it can be difficult for children to have their own private space inside your home, especially if you have several kids sharing a room. Building a natural playhouse in the backyard is the ideal solution in such circumstances. This is where a kid can go and disconnect himself from the outside world. “This will ...
Roland Ebel of the Sustainable Food Systems Program at Montana State University conducted a research project to determine the extent to which an ancient agricultural technique of the Aztecs could benefit 21st-century urban farming needs. Specifically, Ebel examined the use of “chinampas” with the hope of discovering their modern utility. A chinampa is a raised ...
For some people, reading self-help books is like therapy. One Irish journalist who read a new self-help book every month for a year realized that it had positive effects on her life. Will reading self-help books will be of any use to you? 5 reasons why you should invest some time reading self-help books 1. Be inspired ...
There is a growing trend of people opting to dye their clothes using natural, plant-based dyes. Not only does dyeing your clothes the natural way provide natural-looking colors for the fabric, but the process also ensures that no harmful chemicals are used. While this may be a labor-intensive process, natural dyeing is highly recommended if ...
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