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environment1 year ago•7 min saved

Bamboo or Electric: Choosing the Eco-Friendly Toothbrush

A study by University College London and Trinity College Dublin compared the environmental impact of different toothbrush types, finding that electric toothbrushes have a significantly higher environmental impact than bamboo ones. While bamboo toothbrushes are more sustainable than plastic or electric options, they still have environmental drawbacks, such as land use issues. Innovations like Suri's recyclable electric toothbrush with a longer-lasting battery and repairable design offer a more sustainable alternative. The study highlights the need for continued research and development of eco-friendly toothbrush materials.

via BBC.com|

#bamboo #electric #environment

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Baffling Bamboo Regeneration Puzzles Scientists Amid Rare Blooming Event"

Researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan are studying the henon bamboo, a species that flowers only once every 120 years, ahead of its expected mass flowering event in 2028. The researchers discovered that many of the flowering specimens did not produce seeds and observed limited asexual reproduction. This raises concerns about the species' ability to regenerate and the potential impact on ecosystems, as bamboo plays a crucial role in preventing soil erosion and landslides. Further research is needed to understand the bamboo's regeneration process and its characteristics in its ancestral homeland, China.

via Livescience.com|

#bamboo #ecosystems #flowering

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Bamboo Bloom Threatens Disaster as New Language Emerges in Miami

This week's science news includes the potential disaster of the first bamboo bloom in 120 years, India's Chandrayaan-3 moon lander detecting movement beneath the lunar surface, the emergence of a new language dialect in Miami influenced by Spanish and English, tips for improving Wi-Fi by keeping routers away from certain objects, and the possibility of an undiscovered Earth-sized planet hiding in the solar system. Additionally, astrobiologists are interested in retrieving bags of poop left on the Moon by Apollo astronauts.

via IFLScience|

#bamboo #language-dialect #moon-lander

gardening2 years ago•6 min saved

"Boost Your Tomato Harvest with These 5 Tips"

There are various ways to support tomato plants, depending on the type of tomato and budget. For determinate tomatoes, the Florida weave and bamboo stakes are cost-effective options, while vertical trellises work well for indeterminate varieties. Standard tomato cages are easy to find and manage, but concrete remesh cages are the most durable and long-lasting option.

via House Digest|

#bamboo #florida-weave #gardening