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With all the newest electronics and computing gadgets coming out it can be hard to figure out how to dispose of those outdated models. From computers to cell phones, electronics can be some of the hardest items to dispose of thanks to their rare and often hazardous components, but of late a number of companies [...]
Take a look around, especially during the holiday season – plenty of brightly coloured toys designed to appeal to children, as well as all those ornaments and decorations. Most products are made of plastics. Not everyone wants to buy into that market but the options are limited, particularly dependent on your geographic location and local [...]
Cane toads are a hot topic in Australia, as well as other countries that grow sugar cane. Posing a threat that can be unpleasant – or even more – these large amphibians have been the subject of much research. Almost all studies look at how to get rid of the toads. Most attempts have been [...]
Mineral oil is a familiar household item for many people. Sold in drugstores, hardware stores, and other places, it is used for a wide range of applications. You could spread it on your skin, swallow it, watch it in your lava lamp, or rub it into your wooden cutting boards. But there is some new [...]
Canola is a familiar sight in grassland agricultural areas but what is it doing in California? The centre of the state is intensively agricultural, boasting crops as diverse as nuts, olives, oranges, artichokes, grapes, and corn. But there are challenges to farming this land, and some US Department of Agriculture researchers are using canola to [...]