A cure for blindness could be in reach after successful stem cell trial
British doctors have successfully used stem cells to combat decreasing tissue in the eyes of two patients, marking a breakthrough moment toward curing the most common form of blindness. The two patients are now able to read again after the procedure, which is the first of its kind. While such Read More...
Scientists believe this microbe could eat up the world’s plastic problem
The preferred solution to pollution requires acting at the source to prevent the contaminants from entering the environment in the first place. But as it is clear there is already a big mess to clean up, and as we probably won't stop using plastics today, it seems worth looking at progress in Read More...
Renewables are outcompeting fossil fuels without help from subsidies
The day subsidy-free renewable energy becomes cheaper than fossil fuels will mark the beginning of the end for dirty energy. What we may not realize is that day is closer than we think. According to new research, onshore wind and solar will both be viable without subsidies by 2025 in the UK. Read More...
These tips will help you treat your migraines
Despite how common migraines are—12 percent of Americans suffer from them—we still have a poor understanding of what they are and how to effectively treat them. However, we do know some ways of managing migraines and reducing the frequency with which they come about. Here are seven ways to Read More...
Plant fats are healthier than animal fats, study says
After being vilified for years, fat is having a comeback. But with so many sources and types of fat out there, it can be hard to keep track of what’s healthy and what’s not. A new study, however, offers a simple rule of thumb: Plant fat sources appear to be better for you than animal sources, Read More...
These boots are made from old plastic bottles recovered in Haiti
Timberland’s latest man-boots have an interesting backstory. Their canvas-like uppers are recycled from plastic bottles picked up from the beaches of Read More...
7 ways reading improves health, according to science
From better sleep and increased happiness to a longer life in general, the benefits of reading go far beyond just a good Read More...
Inside Airbus’s mad dash to get a robo air taxi off the ground
At a remote test facility in northeast Oregon. an improbable-looking plane takes flight. Its wings are perpendicular to the ground, with their propellers—a whopping eight of them—spinning like the rotors of a helicopter. There is no pilot. The oddball craft, called Vahana, ascends 16 feet above Read More...
The Internet of growing things
Connected sensors and big data are changing how farmers grow crops and raise livestock—making food safer and better for Read More...
This chef is rebuilding lives in Colombia through indigenous cuisine
Beyond the pain that comes with fleeing from war, displaced people also have a great burden financially. That’s why a renowned chef is helping people displaced by the armed conflict in Colombia find a profitable source of income by teaching them the value of farming indigenous food. Not only is Read More...