It wasn’t intended to indicate plastics’ recyclability. But consumers misinterpreted it, and the industry encouraged them.

Recycling can be confusing. Use these symbols to decode what and how best to recycle. Recycling is highly beneficial to the environment. It creates less waste and minimizes demand for raw materials ...

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new ...

For over a decade after its 1996 debut, the USB port was a plain, black rectangular slot that powered keyboards and mice. That changed in 2008, when blue ports began appearing on devices to mark the ...

Hurricane Erin, a major storm that is forecast to churn offshore of the East Coast of the United States for the next several days, briefly attained Category 5 status on Aug. 16 as it intensified in ...

We all have those items at home that don't really serve any practical purpose, yet we can't seem to part with them. Maybe ...

Tilaks are more than just decorative symbols on the forehead. They represent deep spiritual meaning that connects devotees with divine energy. Each tilak has its own significance and supports ...

Heatwaves have hit Norway, Sweden, Finland and even the Arctic Circle this summer, with Finland recording a record run of 22 days above 30C. Effects of this year's heatwave include toxic algal blooms ...

A panel of food security experts said the famine could spread to more of the enclave within weeks. By Ephrat Livni U.N.-backed food security experts determined on Friday that Gaza City and the ...

13-year-old Barcelona prospect Mohamed Dabone has taken the basketball world by storm, getting dubbed a hybrid between Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and reports have emerged that he'll ...

Water bottle cap colours aren't random—they help identify the type of water inside. Blue caps typically indicate regular drinking water, green suggests mineral water, white often indicates purified or ...