The “Save the Bees” slogan has created quite a buzz, and in a recent development in the campaign, it appears robots may be coming to the rescue. Beekeeping is thousands of years old and plays a critical role in agriculture, as more than 130 agricultural crops and one-third of the food we eat in the …
A groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal Environmental Science and Technology has revealed an alarming finding: microplastics have been discovered in the hearts of human patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Yes, you read that right. Microplastics, those tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than five millimeters, have made their way into one of the …
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In May 2021, two young sea turtle biologists, Brittany Clemans and Lindsey Bull, were exploring Tern Island, a remote landmass located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. During their expedition, they stumbled upon a Hawaiian green sea turtle that had become trapped in a hole in a metal wall. The turtle had lodged herself …
Every so often, a new study about plastic-eating bacteria gets published in a scientific journal. Shortly thereafter, it flashes across the internet as it gets picked up by a flurry of environmental blogs, science and tech websites, and even national news outlets. But no matter what scientists may have discovered in this particular study, the …
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is a wireless gaming headset that boasts an impressive design, comfortable fit, long battery life, and a fantastic microphone. It’s an updated version of the 2020 BlackShark V2 Pro, with notable improvements. While I haven’t tried the 2020 version, the 2023 model is a solid upgrade over my regular …