Scientists have transformed PET plastic into nutritious edible cookies, an innovation that could help address both pollution and hunger in one fell swoop. That is, if people can accept the idea of eating it. Dubbed “µBites” (pronounced “microbites”), the cookies are made using yeasts that have been programmed to turn plastic into edible protein. Sandhya…
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $43.80 at Amazon, down from its list price of $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite/The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $43.80 at Amazon $59.99 Save $16.19 Get Deal The Pokémon TCG…
TL;DR: Watch Valencia vs. Real Betis in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. If you’re looking for La Liga action, Valencia are hosting Real Betis at the Mestalla. Both teams got off to a mediocre start last weekend, drawing 0-0 in their respective…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to…
Our tech experts discuss the recent resurgence of laptops with a measly 8GB of RAM, examining budget-friendly options like the Dell XPS 13 and whether that much memory is still sufficient for everyday Windows users. They compare performance benchmarks, target use cases and price trade-offs to help you decide if buying an 8GB system is…
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Social media bans for kids are quickly becoming the global legislation trend of the moment. Children under 16 are finding themselves at the center of political conversations, with countries including Australia, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Austria, and Indonesia, and more attempting to wrangle Big Tech companies’ hold on young people’s attention. SEE ALSO: Australia’s kid…
The latest country to introduce a social media ban for kids? New Zealand. Announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday, a new bill proposed by the government would prevent children under 16 from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, as well as AI companions. The Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know baseball stats. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.”…
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