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Scientists discover the first rocks fused with human-made plastic

A team of researchers published a new study detailing the first discovery of rocks combined with human-made plastics across multiple countries.

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Naturally-occuring bacteria discovered that prefer to eat plastic

Cambridge University researchers have found bacteria that prefer to eat plastics over organic matter to consume carbon compounds.

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Non-profit removes 100,000 kg of trash from the ocean's largest patch

The first 100,000 kilograms of plastic waste have been removed from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup.

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Microplastics have been detected in Antarctic snow for the first time

Researchers have detected microplastic particles from samples of fresh snow taken from nineteen sites tested across Antarctica.

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All of the plastic waste in the U.S. is worth up to $10 billion

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has estimated up to $9.9 billion can be reclaimed from plastic waste in landfills.

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Small plastic particles now found deep inside human lungs

Researchers have found over a dozen kinds of microplastics at least 3μm in size in lung tissue samples taken from living humans.

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'Breakthrough' detection of plastics in human blood for the first time

Microplastic particles have been detected in human blood samples for the first time, including PET, polystyrene, and polyethylene.

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'Historic' global treaty on plastic waste underway by UN

Almost two hundred nations at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi have agreed to create a plastic treaty.

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Surgical masks improperly disposed of are threatening our oceans

Surgical masks adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic pollute the ocean by the billions, releasing millions of microplastics each.

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New plastic recycling method ups the profit incentive and ease

A new plastic recycling technique provides an economic incentive by converting waste plastic products to more valuable ionomers.

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Pollutants and plastics have exceeded safe planetary boundaries

Of the nine planetary boundaries defined in 2009, four had been breached by 2015, with the fifth for novel entities now breached.

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Nature is responding to plastic pollution with new enzymes

New research has identified new enzymes with the potential to degrade plastic, and their numbers correlate with pollutant count.

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These 22 incredible inventions can make Earth a much better place

There are many inventions out there that are designed to make Earth a better place. Here are 22 inventions that are saving Earth.

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InWin actually releases the new Alice chassis, is this the future?

Inwin displayed the Alice to much mock and bewilderment - an ABS plastic shell which can house a PC and has various cloth covers, you can buy it now.

'Hi, I'm Alice!' InWin Announces Unique, Ultra-Light PC Chassis with Colorful Covers
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'Hi, I'm Alice!' InWin Announces Unique, Ultra-Light PC Chassis with Colorful Covers

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Eurocom Launches the P5 and P7 Pro High Performance Laptops

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NZXT Announces the S340 Color Edition Chassis

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Samsung inks deal that will see them move away from plastic and embrace carbon fiber

Some of Samsung's future devices will be made from carbon fiber.

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Apple is looking for a Plastics Design Engineer, could signal plans for plastic iPhone

Apple looking for Advanced Plastic Tooling and Process Manfuacturing Design Engineer.

Mionix Naos 8200 Gaming Mouse Review
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Mionix Naos 8200 Gaming Mouse Review

Mionix sent along the Naos 8200 gaming mouse and the Ensis 320 aluminium mouse pad to check out.

Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact Mid-Tower Chassis Review
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Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Corsair has delivered another of the Carbide series. Have a look at the more compact, but still feature-rich 200R case.

BitFenix Ghost Mid-Tower Chassis Review
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BitFenix Ghost Mid-Tower Chassis Review

BitFenix brings forward the Ghost, a chassis that glows from the bottom as it sits in silence, and at a good price as well.

Cooler Master Storm Skorpion Mouse Bungee Review
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Cooler Master Storm Skorpion Mouse Bungee Review

If the cord for your mouse gets caught up or is frying the edge of your new mouse pad, CM Storm offers the Skorpion Bungee to tend to that wire and make mousing easier.

BitFenix Recon Touchscreen Fan Controller Review
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BitFenix Recon Touchscreen Fan Controller Review

Fan controllers with digital displays are all the rage, but take a look at the next evolution from BitFenix in the Recon.

BitFenix Hydra Pro Fan and LED Controller Review
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BitFenix Hydra Pro Fan and LED Controller Review

BitFenix has taken the basics of a fan controller and added the benefit of fan LED lighting controls in the affordable Hydra Pro.

Matias Tactile Pro 3.0 Mechanical Keyboard Review
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Matias Tactile Pro 3.0 Mechanical Keyboard Review

The tagline of "the best Apple keyboard ever made" is something I had to see for myself. Stick around and have a look at the Matias Tactile Pro 3.0 mechanical keyboard.

MSI IN-602 Stealth Mid-Tower Case Review
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MSI IN-602 Stealth Mid-Tower Case Review

MSI adds a pair of Mid-Tower cases to their line up, have a look at the first of a pair, the Stealth.

Alienware OptX AW2310 23-inch Monitor De-bezel Modification Guide
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Alienware OptX AW2310 23-inch Monitor De-bezel Modification Guide

A step-by-step guide on how to de-bezel an Alienware AW2310 monitor and how they look in a three screen portrait setup.

Corsair Vengeance M60 Performance FPS Laser Gaming Mouse Review
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Corsair Vengeance M60 Performance FPS Laser Gaming Mouse Review

If First Person Shooters are your game of choice, have a look at the latest from Corsair; the Vengeance K60 Performance FPS laser gaming mouse.

Corsair Vengeance K60 Performance FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
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Corsair Vengeance K60 Performance FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

The kid brother of the Vengeance mechanical keyboards hits my desk as I bring you the K60 designed with FPS gamers in mind.

Corsair Vengeance M90 Performance MMO and RTS Gaming Mouse Review
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Corsair Vengeance M90 Performance MMO and RTS Gaming Mouse Review

We just saw the K90 from Corsair, now meet its compatriot in battle, the Vengeance M90 laser gaming mouse.

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New type of self-repairing plastic acts like skin, 'bleeds' and 'heals', doesn't require a bandaid

New self-repairing plastic is like human skin, can 'bleed' and 'heal'

Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
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Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Could this be the best gaming keyboard for 2012? Bold claim considering it's March. Let's see!

XClio Touch 320 Mid Tower Chassis Review
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XClio Touch 320 Mid Tower Chassis Review

Since Kindles, tablets and phones went to touch technology, why not bring it to chassis design? Have a look at how XClio handled this task!

BitFenix Merc Alpha Mid Tower Chassis Review
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BitFenix Merc Alpha Mid Tower Chassis Review

Watch out! BitFenix released a pair of Mercs that do the job in the mid tower realm for next to nothing.

Antec Performance One Series P280 Super Mid Tower Chassis Review
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Antec Performance One Series P280 Super Mid Tower Chassis Review

Reworking and rethinking a classic of yester year, the Performance One series gets a new addition with the P280 - Antec's throwback to the iconic P180.

BitFenix Outlaw Mid Tower Chassis Review
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BitFenix Outlaw Mid Tower Chassis Review

Just when you think BitFenix is done with great ideas, they flip the idea of a case design on its head and offer the economically friendly Outlaw mid tower.

NZXT Tempest 410 Elite Mid Tower Case Review
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NZXT Tempest 410 Elite Mid Tower Case Review

The Tempest 410 Elite form NZXT finishes the quartet and I am pleased to not be bringing you the same old case in another wrapper. Come and have a look for yourself!

NZXT Source 220 Mid Tower Case Review
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NZXT Source 220 Mid Tower Case Review

Mixing a bit of the Tempest 210 and the Source 210 Elite, NZXT offers a bit of a middle man with the Classic Series Source 220.

NZXT Source 210 Elite White Mid Tower Case Review
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NZXT Source 210 Elite White Mid Tower Case Review

NZXT is now offering a budget minded chassis from their Classis Series in the Source 210 Elite - and in white!

Cooler Master Storm Trooper (SGC-5000-KKN1) Full Tower Case Review
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Cooler Master Storm Trooper (SGC-5000-KKN1) Full Tower Case Review

Cooler Master has recently lifted the embargo and it is our pleasure to bring you a full tower Storm series chassis with the CM Storm Trooper!

NZXT Tempest 210 Mid Tower Case Review
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NZXT Tempest 210 Mid Tower Case Review

The Crafted Series from NZXT gets a new addition. Let's get right to business and see what the Tempest 210 has to offer!

Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Notebook Cooler Review
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Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Notebook Cooler Review

Another Cooler Master NotePal series cooling solution for notebooks arrives - this one a little more conservative compared to the U Stand.

NZXT Sentry Mix 6 Channel Fan Controller Review
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NZXT Sentry Mix 6 Channel Fan Controller Review

NZXT delivered a very handy, seriously powered fan controller to our labs for testing. Have a look at the Sentry Mix, with 6 channels at an astounding 50W each!

SilverStone Precision PS06 (SST-PS06B-W) Mid Tower Chassis Review
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SilverStone Precision PS06 (SST-PS06B-W) Mid Tower Chassis Review

SilverStone throws the PS05 back in the pot and melts in a bit of Raven insured design cues, delivering the SST-PS06B-W mid tower chassis.

NZXT Classic Series H2 Mid Tower Case Review
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NZXT Classic Series H2 Mid Tower Case Review

The Classic series gets a new and silent addition with the NZXT H2 mid tower chassis.

BitFenix Shinobi Window Mid Tower Chassis Review
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BitFenix Shinobi Window Mid Tower Chassis Review

Style, simplicity and ease of use are what BitFenix brings with the Shinobi Window. But the fun doesn't stop there. Find out what makes this case a real standout attraction.

Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Mid Tower Chassis Review
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Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Mid Tower Chassis Review

A new addition to the Storm series reaches our lab from Cooler Master. Let's see if the Enforcer is up to the Storm series name.

Thermaltake Armor A30 SFF Chassis Review
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Thermaltake Armor A30 SFF Chassis Review

The smallest piece of Armor in the arsenal at Thermaltake delivers everything a gamer needs in the Small Form Factor A30 Gaming Cube.

BitFenix Colossus Window Full Tower Chassis Review
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BitFenix Colossus Window Full Tower Chassis Review

The Colossus gets a more mainstream appeal with this latest submission from BitFenix.