The Lab · 2026-03-02 23:07:53 · ai
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Source reports indicate significant developments regarding Scientists Turn Milk Protein Into a Biodegradable Plastic Alternative.
According to industry sources, Researchers from Colombia and Australia have published a study in Polymers detailing a biodegradable film made primaril...
The Lab · 2026-03-30 16:57:13 · The Verge
A new manufacturing process developed by German researchers uses a carbon dioxide laser to seal paper packaging, eliminating the need for traditional glue or plastic. This innovation directly targets a major flaw in paper's environmental credentials: contamination from adhesives that complicates recycling and degrades ...
The Lab · 2026-04-07 23:27:20 · Ars Technica
Apple and Lenovo have been singled out as the manufacturers with the least repairable laptops, according to a new analysis from the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. The consumer advocacy group's report, 'Failing the Fix (2026),' awarded Apple a C-minus for its laptops and a dismal D-minus for its s...
The Lab · 2026-04-14 17:52:35 · Seeking Alpha
Rivian and battery recycling leader Redwood Materials are launching a strategic partnership to give electric vehicle battery packs a second life. The core of the deal focuses on repurposing Rivian's end-of-life EV battery packs into stationary energy storage systems, creating a new revenue stream and addressing a criti...
The Lab · 2026-04-21 14:22:54 · TechCrunch
Amazon is accelerating its logistics electrification by signing a deal with Swedish freight technology company Einride to deploy its electric heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. The partnership marks a significant commercial win for Einride, providing a major validation of its autonomous and electric freight platform with on...
The Lab · 2026-05-06 21:01:38 · TechCrunch
Microsoft's aggressive expansion of AI data centers is creating direct friction with the company's flagship clean power commitments, according to industry analysis and the company's own disclosures. The tech giant has positioned artificial intelligence as its defining strategic priority, pouring billions into new facil...