Researchers develop low-cost purification system that uses CO2 gas to clean water
The problem with most water purification methods is that they become clogged and need to be replaced over time. A new technology developed by researchers at Princeton University doesn’t require filters at all, instead relying on the injection of CO2 gas to change the water’s chemistry and Read More...
Zinc lozenges can help you get rid of your cold 3 times faster
If you need to get rid of the common cold quickly, zinc lozenges may be the answer. In meta-analysis of three studies, researchers found that zinc lozenges, which can be commonly found at any drug store, may triple the rate of recovery from the cold. Although the researchers do warn that the doses Read More...
Could plant chemicals provide a healthier contraceptive for women?
Women who struggle with side effects of the contraceptive pill may soon have a new option, thanks to the discovery of a non-hormonal method of contraception. Scientists uncovered that two compounds normally found in wild plants have the ability to stop fertilization by preventing sperm from Read More...
Sit up straight! Here’s the simplest way to correct your posture
We’re all aware that sitting all day damages your body. One of the best ways to counteract those effects is to fix your posture. Having good posture can prevent the sore muscles, strained eyes, and poor circulation that frequently accompany a desk job. To help you fix your posture, here is an Read More...
How to be mindful mowing the lawn
“Approach mowing the lawn as an adventure brimming with curiosity and wonder instead of just an ordinary, mundane task. Take time to intentionally make connections with your natural environment as you look at the sun, the earth, trees, the clouds, birds and animals. Notice the shift within you as Read More...
Aquaculture gains sustainability credibility
The discussion over the opening of federally-owned public lands to more commercial purposes, or even selling some of them off entirely, is a hot topic this year. But what about areas of the oceans and seas that are also managed by the U.S. government? Recent federal agency decisions on future Read More...
Flying cars set for takeoff at Tokyo Olympics in 2020
Japan has taken a step closer to realizing its dream of launching flying cars in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, following investment from a major car company. Toyota is funding a project which aims to bring the world’s smallest flying car to the skies using the latest drone technology. Its Read More...
This is why some parents are raising their children as vegan
"You’re vegan? How aren’t you dead?” It’s a question that Elizabeth Tighe’s 12-year-old son is asked more often than she’d like. But as a vegan raising her children to follow a plant-based lifestyle, it’s not one that particularly suprises her. In the past Read More...
You can now earn Delta skymiles when you use Lyft
Delta has partnered with Lyft to give customers a new way to earn miles for its SkyMiles rewards program. Users will earn one mile for every dollar they spend through Lyft, not including taxes, tolls, tips or fees. SkyMiles is offering three miles for every dollar spent on trips to and from Read More...
Norwegian bank grants access to bitcoin investments through online banking
Norwegian online bank Skandiabanken now recognizes bitcoin as a new investment class and allows its customers to access their bitcoin holdings through its online banking platform, according to a Norwegian media report. Through an integration of the Coinbase wallet, which enables the buying and Read More...