In many public places, it’s hard to avoid distracting screens. News and commercials keep streaming at you—even if you don’t want to watch. These glasses help. A special film turns screens black while you keep seeing everything else around you. … [Read more...] about No more distraction: these glasses block all the screens around you
Archives for October 8, 2018
Copenhagen is winning the race to carbon neutral… on bikes
More than 70 major cities around the world have pledged to end their reliance on fossil fuels and become carbon neutral by 2050. However, Copenhagen aims to accomplish this goal in the next seven years. Bikes play a central role in the strategy of the Danish capital. While other … [Read more...] about Copenhagen is winning the race to carbon neutral… on bikes
Cold plasma pyrolysis: turning plastic waste into green energy
Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem. It's possible to convert all plastics directly into useful forms of energy and chemicals for industry, using a process called "cold plasma pyrolysis." … [Read more...] about Cold plasma pyrolysis: turning plastic waste into green energy
The royal fern shown to be effective in treating head and neck cancers
Head and neck cancers account for only four percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. … [Read more...] about The royal fern shown to be effective in treating head and neck cancers
“Refugees need phone credit almost as much as food and water”
It’s so easy to forget the human factor when talking about the refugee crisis. The United Nations say we are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record, with around thirty people each minute being forcibly expelled from their homes. … [Read more...] about “Refugees need phone credit almost as much as food and water”