Sam Miller

Hawaii tests asphalt made with recycled plastics and fishing nets for shedding

Hawaii has a plastic problem. The island state faces economic and logistical challenges in recycling plastic waste, including marine debris that lingers in its ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to recycle the islands’ derelict fishing nets and residential plastic trash into asphalt roads. Early demonstrations show that these recycled materials may…

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Sky Show Makes Healthy Start

Sky Show Makes Healthy Start

Saturday Night Live landed in the UK with nearly 230,000 viewers. Sky’s remake of NBC’s 50-year-old comedy series has had a mixed set of reviews, which skew positive on the whole, and has already produced a couple of breakout moments — not least Jack Shep’s memorable Princess Diana at David Attenborough’s spoof last supper. Saturday…

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What The Critics Are Saying

What The Critics Are Saying

Saturday Night Live UK debuted last night 50 years after its U.S. inspiration launched in the U.S. as NBC’s Saturday Night. Tina Fey, so instrumental in SNL‘s modern era, was drafted in to add some gravitas to the UK incarnation, with Wet Leg the musical guest. They joined SNL UK‘s debut cast – Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste…

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