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The power of “solar balconies”: Germany’s solar revolution ...

In Germany's busiest cities, a quiet shift is taking place on apartment balconies. While rooftop solar has long been seen as a key component of ...

The science behind laughter in babies and children

Children's laughter is frequently interpreted as a simple display of joy, but scientific research reveals a deeper meaning lies beyond the surface. Contrary to ...

Study suggests an underripe banana a day lowers risk of a range of cancers

A new longitudinal study spanning almost two decades has produced some intriguing results regarding resistant starch. What you ask, is 'resistant starch'? It is ...

Opting out: 4 alternative movements to redefine Black Friday

Right now, the Black Friday shopping festivities are undoubtedly engulfing our screens and storefronts. It's easy for consumerism to take center stage, but nonetheless, ...

Sewage heat: Vancouver’s steamy and sustainable energy source

Since 2010, an innovative energy program in Vancouver's False Creek has quietly transformed the city's energy landscape. This novel technology harnesses the latent heat in ...