A Massachusetts man set fire to his home while using a torch to melt ice on his roof, a risky snow-removal technique that has led to several accidents during winter conditions. The man in Milton, ...

Researchers at Nagaland University in Lumami, India, recently collaborated with local bamboo weavers to design a low-cost fishing trap composed of plastic and bamboo threads, both of which are easily ...

Using the quirky physics of plasma, this torch instantly converts mixed plastic waste into chemical compounds that can be recycled for other projects. Reading time 2 minutes Why sort plastic when you ...

The story starts with a single thread of polyester, dislodged from the weave of a cheap, pink acrylic jumper as it spins around a washing machine. This load of washing will shed hundreds of thousands ...

In additive manufacturing, many applications require a more stable screw connection than pure plastic threads can provide. One common solution is brass threaded inserts, which are inserted into ...

Sometimes, when making a 3D printed object, plastic just isn’t enough. Probably the most common addition to our prints is the ubiquitous brass threaded inset, which has proven its worth time and again ...

The construction sector faces a unique set of challenges, with aspects such as high prices, supply risk, skills shortages and sustainability. We are currently awaiting detailed government policy to ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

The key to a weed-free garden or food plot is to never let weeds get established, and especially don’t let them go to seed. If you consistently manage them in your garden beds and pathways, you’ll see ...

There are a lot of things I want to do differently in 2025. Chief among them is organizing my shop. I’m guilty of making poor use of the storage solutions I have. One too many catch-all drawers and ...