These drones pollinate crops from the sky
Plummeting bee populations are extremely alarming as it could have a massive effect on the world’s food production. To prepare for a possible lack of pollinators, a startup company has created drones that can pollinate crops from the sky. In tests, the autonomous drones have demonstrated that Read More...
Why reef-safe sunscreens are going mainstream
What was once a fringe environmental movement is finally going mainstream: more and more people are buying anti-chemical sunscreen. This is partially thanks to the non-profits urging all coastal areas to ban sunscreen lotion that harms coral reefs. So far, the governor of Hawaii signed into the law Read More...
How scientists think they can save the northern white rhino from extinction
The last male northern white rhinoceros died in 2014, meaning that the species is set to go extinct. But rather than watching the species die before their eyes, biologists have been hard at work trying to save the northern white rhino. They believe via artificial insemination, the abundant southern Read More...
It’s time to consider a new approach to tackling personal “problems”
Often times, many of the things we label as “problems” are just red flags that signal deep underlying issues. By uncovering their meaning, you can more effectively deal with the real issues you might want to take care of in life. Here are the most common types of “problems” and their Read More...
California’s ambitious net neutrality bill is back on
In a turnaround akin to scoring two touchdowns in the last five minutes of the game, California’s net neutrality activists rescued an ambitious bill that had been gutted in a committee meeting just two weeks ago. Coupled with the passage of a sweeping privacy law on June 28, California is Read More...
Your next shirt could be made from fruit and vegetable scraps
The fashion industry is said to be the second most polluting industry on Earth after oil and gas. It requires enormous quantities of resources, including water, land, and fossil fuels, to make fabric. The production process is often harmful to the environment, relying on harsh chemical dyes and Read More...
Eco-friendly fitness, the Swede way: how to get started "plogging"
If you haven't already heard of the latest fitness trend sweeping the nation, now's the time to listen up. Known as "plogging," Sweden's current workout craze has officially made its way to the U.S. shores, and it's all about environmentally-friendly Read More...
Eating seaweed could reduce cows’ methane production
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found a surprising food source that could help reduce cows’ methane production: seaweed. A recent study from the university suggests bovines who eat an experimental mix of special food and a specific strain of seaweed produce less greenhouse Read More...
Norway invites bids for storing CO2 on its continental shelf
Norway on Thursday invited companies to submit bids to use subsea reservoirs to store carbon dioxide near the country’s largest oil and gas field, Troll. The Nordic country aims to develop a full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) by 2022 as part of its commitment to slow climate change Read More...
For the best stargazing this summer, follow this guide
Summer is the best time of the year to lay back, look up, and soak in the wonder of the cosmos. And this summer is particularly awesome as you have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse, a couple of awesome meteor showers, and planets at opposition. Here’s a guide to stargazing that covers Read More...