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Paper waste and carbon emissions from oral contraceptive leaflets

Oral contraceptives (OC) are the most used form of contraception among women in the U.S. and Europe. Like other medications, their packaging must include patient information leaflets. This study quantifies the environmental impact of paper waste generated by …

2024-10-30 14:00

‘A New Old Play’ Director Qiu Jiongjiong Sets Foodie Drama ‘Fuxi’ With Top Notch Asian Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Chinese artist and filmmaker Qiu Jiongjiong has begun production of “Fuxi,” his second feature film, following an acclaimed debut with 2021’s “A New Old Play.” The film expands on Qiu’s use of history and folklore and uses food as a through-line to explore a …

2024-10-28 22:37

Multi-omics analyses of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens treated mice infected with Schistosoma japonicum reveal dynamics change of intestinal microbiome and its associations with host metabolism

Author summary Schistosomiasis, which seriously threatens human health, is the world’s second largest tropical disease caused by schistosome infection. Praziquantel has many problems such as side effects and drug resistance, so it is urgent to develop new pre…

2024-10-28 14:00

How L.A.’s Michelin-Starred Kato Is Upgrading a Traditional Taiwanese Banquet

At Kato, chef-owner Jon Yao curates an interpretation of Taiwan’s celebratory banquet, pan toh with dishes inspired by his childhood. Here's how.

2024-10-26 21:00

China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair: A Preview

The China Shanghai International Children's Fair opens November 15, anticipating 45,000 attendees, perhaps 19,000 of them trade visitors. The post China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair: A Preview appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

2024-10-25 20:20

Navigating urban congestion: A Comprehensive strategy based on an efficient smart IoT wireless communication for PV powered smart traffic management system

Egypt faces extreme traffic congestion in its cities, which results in long travel times, large lines of parked cars, and increased safety hazards. Our study suggests a multi-modal approach that combines critical infrastructure improvements with cutting-edge …

2024-10-25 14:00

A low-carbon supply chain pricing mechanism considering CSR under carbon cap-and-trade policy

In the context of environmental deterioration and people’s growing environmental protection awareness, governments or regions have put forward corresponding carbon emission reduction policies. Among them, the carbon trading mechanism, as an effective means to…

2024-10-25 14:00

Nineteen Taiwanese architecture studios photographed by Marc Goodwin

British architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has unveiled behind the scenes images of 19 architecture studios in Taiwan. Goodwin, who is the founder of photography studio Archmospheres, completed the project as part of his latest photography series that do…

2024-10-24 08:00

Occurrence of pesticide residues and associated ecological risks assessment in water and sediment from selected dams in northern Ghana

Pesticides are chemicals used to enhance crop production. However, their residues can persist and accumulate in various environmental settings. This study assessed the occurrence of pesticide residues and ecological risks in surface water and sediment from th…

2024-10-21 14:00

Exclusive-Qatar LNG sales to key Asian markets confronted by US, UAE rivalry

Qatar is finding it hard to agree new deals to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan and South Korea as rising competition from the U.S. and elsewhere ...

2024-10-21 10:40