Discovery Of Rocks Made From Plastic On Remote Island Shows How Widespread Plastic Pollution Has Become

Plastiglomerate made of lava rock and melted plastic. Patricia L. Corcoran 2019 Researches reported in a news article by Sergio Queiroz for Reuters the discovery of plastic-rocks on Trindade, a remote island located 1.140 kilometers (708 miles) off the coast of Brazil. Trindade Island is one of the world’s most important conservation spots for the…

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Another Password Manager Announces Support for Passkeys

NordPass Passkeys are the future of digital security. And password managers such as 1Password, Dashlane, and LastPass have already announced support for the new technology. NordPass joins that list this week with Passkey support going live in its app. Drumroll, please! 🥁 Passkeys have entered the scene: from now on, you’ll be able to store…

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The Secret Behind Japan’s Delicious Strawberries: Kerosene

MINOH, Japan — Strawberry shortcake. Strawberry mochi. Strawberries à la mode. These may sound like summertime delights. But in Japan, the strawberry crop peaks in wintertime — a chilly season of picture-perfect berries, the most immaculate ones selling for hundreds of dollars apiece to be given as special gifts. Japan’s strawberries come with an environmental…

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