The maxillary sinuses, those pouches on either side of the human nose, have a purpose after all: They act as cushions to allow noses to assume different shapes. A new study explains the relationship for the first time. Continue reading →
Compact florescent light bulbs use 75 percent less energythan traditional incandescent bulbs and last about six times longer, but with those impressive stats come some health concerns. CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, which can be harmful if the bulb is broken at home or at the dump, as the chemical element is associated with [...] Continue reading →
You’ve harvested crops on FarmVille and defended your island on Empires and Allies. Now a new Facebook game lets you manage and upcycle a town’s waste, while raising money for real-world projects that reduce carbon emissions. Trash Tycoon, created by social gaming startup Guerillapps and sponsored by upcycling company TerraCycle, is the first Facebook game [...] Continue reading →
Finding recycling options for food and beverage packaging made from plastic and aluminum laminates – such as pouches for drinks or pet food and aseptic drink cartons – has always been a challenge. If you don’t live in one of the handful of…<… Continue reading →