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Harry Brook century lifts England out of trouble as New Zealand rue dropped catches

Harry Brook was dropped four times on his way to an unbeaten 132 as England reached 319-5, 29 behind, on day two of the first Test in Christchurch

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Linus Tech Tips told me to buy this $40 ergonomic PC wrist rest accessory, but does it actually work? It didn't for me, but it might for you.

Deltahub Carpio 2.0 PC wrist rest review: Famed tech-tuber Linus Tech Tips personally endorsed this $40 wrist rest accessory, but is it worth it? I've been using it for two weeks and have ultimately found that it falls short of its promises (at least for me).

Windows Central · Oct 10, 2024

10 items in homes that can cause cancer

As our air turns toxic and exposure to chemicals increases with each passing year, it is important to safeguard health from environmental factors that could increase the risk of deadly diseases like cancer. Seemingly harmless, certain items like plastic bottles, insecticides, carpets or mattresses may expose people to carcinogens or…

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2024

Industry knew about the perils of PFAS

A document analysis shows that manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them

Salon · Oct 3, 2023

Mailman-led research team develops low-cost triboelectricity generation mechanism

Ajay A. Pillai, a postman from Karakkad, and his research team developed a low-cost triboelectricity generator which can be used in medical devices, touch screens, wearable gizmos, sports equipment, and security systems. The prototype uses graphene oxide with silver nanoparticles paper on a Teflon fabric to generate a peak electricity…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Chemical industry used big tobacco’s tactics to conceal evidence of PFAS risks

DuPont or 3M scientists discovered PFAS toxicity internally, but did not publish findings or report them to the EPA, study says

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023

Are air fryers toxic? We asked the experts for the truth about the TikTok rumours

The experts explain whether air fryers are toxic, following a rise in TikTok videos claiming the kitchen appliance can make you ill.

GoodToKnow · May 13, 2023

Are air fryers toxic? Experts weigh up the facts

Following the recent TikTok videos claiming that air fryers are toxic, we ask the experts to clear things up

Ideal Home · May 7, 2023

Do cast iron utensils add iron to your food?

Of the different cookwares we see in our kitchens, cast iron always has a special mention. We have heard on several occasions that cooking in cast iron utensils is the healthiest way to enrich your food with iron.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2023

How a major chemical company is moving into the future while reckoning with a dangerous legacy

Does the world's tech present—and future—require PFAS?

Fortune · Mar 29, 2023