Tag: Arizona State University

New Study Ranks Hawaiian Monk Seal As Marine Mammal Most at Risk of Extinction from Plastic Pollution

Stuart Mitchell

A new study released in Conservation Biology recently and co-authored by scientists at Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and Shaw Institute is the first to rank marine mammals based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution (any plastic piece larger than 5mm, roughly the width of a pencil eraser).  The study, A global ranking of the relative vulnerability of marine mammals to macroplastic pollution, found that Hawaiian monk seals, African manatees, Australian sea lions, vaquita porpoises, and Mediterranean monk seals are the five marine mammals most at risk of population declines…

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Cargill’s Bioindustrial business Partners with Arizona State University to Explore New Materials for Semiconductor Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Cargill Bioindustrial and Arizona State University (ASU) are launching a new, year-long research partnership focused on advanced materials used in semiconductor technology — the foundation of modern electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. The research is focused on Cargill™ Priamine™ dimer diamine, which is made from bio-based ingredients. With support from ASU’s Biodesign Institute, scientists will study how and why this material performs so well, and how it might be used to improve the speed, efficiency, and reliability of electronic devices.  Originally developed for other applications, Priamine™, dimer diamine has…

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PepsiCo and Arizona State University Launch Global Water Academy

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Inc. announced, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), the open sourcing of the PepsiCo Water Academy. The course, jointly developed by the partners, will be open to individuals outside of the company for the first time. The program will initially be available to a limited number of participants outside of PepsiCo this year, with a goal of expanding this in 2023 based on demand. The Academy is designed to help professionals gain a basic understanding of water resources and how water stewardship practices can be implemented. “PepsiCo has…

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