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 E-Mail IMAGE: A modified plastic (left) breaks down after just three days in standard compost (right) and entirely after two weeks. view more  Credit: Christopher DelRe, UC Berkeley Biodegradable plastics have been advertised as one solution to the plastic pollution problem bedeviling the world, but today's "compostable" plastic bags, utensils and cup lids don't break down during typical composting and contaminate other recyclable plastics, creating headaches for recyclers. Most compostable plastics, made primarily of the polyester known as polylactic acid, or PLA, end up in landfi...

Credit: Image by jplenio from Pixabay (cc) A large-scale study of the link between innovation and financial performance in Australian companies has found more innovative companies post higher future profits and stock returns. The findings highlight the significant financial benefits of innovation for companies, which in turn supports job creation and economic growth. The study, conducted by Dr Anna Bedford, Dr Le Ma, Dr Nelson Ma and Kristina Vojvoda from the University of Technology Sydney, examined patent registrations from 1296 ASX-listed companies between 1997 and 2018. They matched paten...

SME honours 20 women working in robotics and automation February 4, 2021 The SME advanced manufacturing association has recognized 20 female leaders in robotics and automation around the world, including a GE Aviation exec based in Quebec. Marie-Christine Caron, senior engineering section manager for GE Aviation’s Global Robotics, Automation and Instrumentation R&D Centre in Bromont, Que., is the sole representative from Canada on the list. In a statement, SME says the women represent a comprehensive cross-section of technologies in robotics and automation. Their common thread: a heightene...

Now, we don't see that -- we have seen i.c.e. actually encroaching on that space, but so far the houses of worship have remained protected and we expect that that will continue in these oncoming raids. >> should anyone -- i want to ask a very broad and gentleman with thegeneric question. should anyone who is here illegally ever be deported?lema with generic question. should anyone who is here illegally ever be deported? >> well, you know, we always have to circle back to our faith values, right? which is that every human has inherent dignity. and that we are called to love our neighbor and to ...

We will separate you from your children if you come to this country. they're doing what they said they would do. it's their policy. >> so it was designed as a deterrent. now it's in the spotlight. now there's a backlash. do you think it actually could change now? >> let me just say this. the editorial board, you know, we came out and talked about this again this week. we feel very strongly about this. if e-ma if people are outraged, they can call their member of congress and ask them to hold the president accountable. they can protest. they can donate to organizations that help immigrant group...