Engineers have developed a new class of biohybrid robots by converting discarded lobster shells into functional robotic components capable of lifting objects, grasping delicate objects and swimming through water. The work shows how food waste can become a resource for environmentally friendly robotics. Biohybrid robots combine biological materials with technical systems. In this case, engineers… Continue reading Engineers turn discarded lobster shells into robotic parts that lift, grip and swim
Where Aurora can be seen on Sunday evening
Topline Northern US states could see the Northern Lights on the night of Sunday, December 7, through Monday, December 8, according to a forecast from space weather experts at NOAA. Following a coronal mass ejection from the Sun last week, a G1 geomagnetic storm allowed sightings low on the northern horizon – just as the… Continue reading Where Aurora can be seen on Sunday evening
Gardens, Gaelic and Glass | News, sports, jobs
Correspondent photo / Maurita Hoffman Marcy Dubec, the garden director at Fellows Riverside Gardens, also plays in a local Irish band, County Mayo. Marcy Dubec has many talents. She plays flute, pipes and pipes in the Irish band County Mayo. She once owned a stained glass window repair business. And as the current garden director… Continue reading Gardens, Gaelic and Glass | News, sports, jobs
The anchovy-inspired filter cleans microplastics from laundry
The water leaving your washing machine could soon be much more environmentally friendly thanks to anchovy. A filter inspired by the tiny fish could remove microplastics from water runoff, preventing them from entering local waterways. When most people think of microplastics, they probably imagine water-based plastic waste that breaks down into tiny fragments. And yes,… Continue reading The anchovy-inspired filter cleans microplastics from laundry
Construction of sidewalks in Ksamil and side fences, as well as roads where interventions will be made
The Municipality of Saranda will intervene on two roads in Ksamil for the construction of pedestrian paths and the requalification of side fences. The specific interventions on these roads will be determined in a procurement process opened this Friday. The first is the intervention on the “Lefter Talo – Sami Frashëri” road with a length… Continue reading Construction of sidewalks in Ksamil and side fences, as well as roads where interventions will be made
Access to civil legal aid in Wales (Part 2)
Legal aid is the public financing of legal costs, among other things the cost of legal advice or representation for people who cannot afford to pay for it themselves. There are separate regulations for the civil sector (e.g. family disputes or housing issues) and criminal legal aid. This article is about accessing civil legal aid.… Continue reading Access to civil legal aid in Wales (Part 2)
New Age | Transforming concrete canyons into green gardens
DHAKA's relentless concrete march has filled its fields, drained its wetlands and paved the spaces that once absorbed water, relieved heat and provided refuge. We built higher, but not smarter. If the earthquake revealed fragility, it also offered a chance to restore a relationship with nature that cities like ours can no longer ignore. Green… Continue reading New Age | Transforming concrete canyons into green gardens
Business briefcase | Winchester Starling
Law firm hosts free Christmas party • Correll Law Firm believes that Christmas magic shouldn't come with a high price tag and stressful, long lines. On Tuesday, December 9, from 3 to 7 p.m., the company will welcome Santa Claus to its offices at 1833 Plaza Drive in Winchester for a free photo session for… Continue reading Business briefcase | Winchester Starling
The EU fines Elon Musks X 120 million euros for violating the bloc's social media law
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk's social media platform 120 million euros ($140 million). The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it launched two years ago against X under the 27-nation bloc's Digital Services Act. Also known as the DSA, it is a comprehensive set of rules that… Continue reading The EU fines Elon Musks X 120 million euros for violating the bloc's social media law
Warmth, style and outdoor comfort
As homeowners across New England prepare their outdoor spaces for winter gatherings and early planning for the coming spring, Patio and Flame anticipates increasing demand for quality outdoor furniture, heating options and entertainment features. The family-owned retailer, with showrooms in Kittery, Maine, and Stratham, New Hampshire, says interest in durable, year-round outdoor living products continues… Continue reading Warmth, style and outdoor comfort