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"Microplastics reduce soil fertility and boost production of a potent greenhouse gas, study shows"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

Microplastics reduce soil fertility and boost production of a potent greenhouse gas, study shows
More than 90% of plastic waste ends up in the soil, where it breaks down into microplastics that are invisible to the naked eye. Microplastic pollution of the soil poses a severe threat to soil health as it can harm essential microbial communities and reduce crop yields. The presence of these tiny plastics may also worsen climate change by boosting the production of greenhouse gases, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology.

This is the third full build iteration of my miniature #QRP unun supporting both EFHW and "random wire" antennas. At this point, it is still fiddly to build, but I'd expect an experienced #HamRadio DIY / homebrew enthusiast to find the build not terribly difficult.
There's nothing…

"Revolutionary Study Shows Plants That Remove Microplastics Work Better Than Current Technology"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

Revolutionary Study Shows Plants That Remove Microplastics Work Better Than Current Technology | Happy Eco News
Plants that remove microplastics from water could revolutionize treatment methods. Scientists discovered okra and fenugreek extracts capture up to 90% of plastic particles, outperforming synthetic chemicals. These natural, biodegradable alternatives cost less than industrial polymers while avoiding toxic additives, offering safer water treatment for communities worldwide.

One of the rare examples where #Microsoft actually created a software itself (instead of buying some 3rd party tool embracing it) was published as open source (MIT license): https://github.com/microsoft/BASIC-M65

“We’re all used to having our lights respond to verbal commands at this point.” Are we!? Why!?
https://mastodon.social/@verge/115150868246775481

Microsoft open-sources its 6502 version of BASIC from 1976
https://github.com/microsoft/BASIC-M6502

Today's #HamRadio adventures... My oldest and I went to do #POTA together. He's a technician, and 10m was mostly dead where we were, except for a booming SSB QSO with California to a club doing the CA QSO party, so he didn't get his 10 today.
I started running CW QRP (5W) on on 1…

The ARRL has a long online text band plan which they have condensed for HF into The Considerate Operator's Frequency Guide which is not really in a convenient form to print and carry with you into the field when operating portable