This computer model can monitor groundwater levels in real-time
A reservoir in Finland pumps water from the underground that is so pure it doesn’t require any treatment to make it potable. The natural reservoir is vast enough to serve as the prime water source for as many as 150,000 people. In order to prevent its over-exploitation, scientists have developed Read More...
These natural fragrances are putting synthetic perfumes to shame
Synthetic perfumes can be extremely irritating if you have a sensitive skin or are prone to allergic reactions to their chemical ingredients. Luckily, there are companies that offer organic alternatives to the conventional perfume bottle. Their fragrances are free of harsh chemicals, rely entirely Read More...
These cool windows are made out of transparent wood
A group of scientists developed a transparent window made out of wood that could potentially revolutionize this basic necessity of a home. Compared to glass, the see-through-wood window is less likely to break or shatter, is a better thermal insulator, and distributes light evenly preventing Read More...
Airbnb removes 200 settlement listings from the West Bank
The hospitality service decided to stop its operations in Israel’s disputed territory after continuous pressure from anti-settlement groups and human rights advocates. The West bank is host to 200 Airbnb listings, some in settlements which even Israeli authorities question the legality Read More...
Dealing with past traumas can be crucial in treating addiction
Revisiting past traumas may be a painful experience, but it can be very effective in treating problems of addiction. Opening up to such experiences helps us address the issues that leave us vulnerable to addiction and allows us to move forward in life. Have a look here to see why dealing with past Read More...
These waterless hi-tech toilets could be the answer to urban Africa’s waste problems
About 23 percent of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa don’t have access to toilets while 31 percent with toilets use one’s that aren’t connected to a formal sanitation system. This means that more than half the people in sub-Saharan Africa live without proper sanitation – that’s about Read More...
Crowdfunding is opening up Britain’s justice system
Chris Day’s first Twitter post was fairly standard. “It feels good to tweet,” he wrote. He got two likes. A week later he posted a second time, about a legal challenge to protect junior doctors’ whistleblowing rights. Hundreds of people retweeted it. Soon, he marshaled an “army” of Read More...
PETA has a suggestion for a village named Wool
It began, PETA says, as a playful attempt to draw attention to animal cruelty in the wool industry: The animal rights group sent a letter asking the English village of Wool to change its name to Vegan Wool. But the letter from the British branch of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Read More...
IUCN lists 15 new sites as world’s best protected areas
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has admitted 15 new natural sites to the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas – the first global standard recognizing best practice in protected Read More...
Here's how to clean your bathroom without toxins
When you're switching over to natural and nontoxic home-cleaning products, the bedroom and living areas feel like pretty approachable places to start. The kitchen? Read More...