Large stretches of coral reefs can be rehabilitated
Even after being severely damaged by blast fishing and coral mining, coral reefs can be rehabilitated over large scales using a relatively inexpensive technique, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with Mars Symbioscience. For the study, published this Read More...
Late to the party, German carmakers join race against Tesla
After years watching Tesla's electric cars speed ahead while they have been on the defensive over an industry-wide diesel emissions scandal, German high-end manufacturers have finally unveiled their first challengers to the Californian upstart. Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen's Audi Read More...
Kelp: the oceanic plant with skin, health, and thyroid benefits
When you think of kelp, you probably think of slimy green seaweed. Maybe you imagine it grazing your leg in the ocean and sending chills down your Read More...
A trip to Africa inspired these friends to create a global platform for artisans
In 2012, best pals Lauren Conrad (The Hills, fashion designer & author) and Hannah Skvarla took a trip to Africa that changed their lives. The local women they met with expressed their need for a reliable source of income to support their Read More...
Train your eyes to see clearly without your glasses or contacts
Is it possible to train your eyes to see clearly without your glasses or contacts? By Elleke Bal From The Optimist Magazine Fall 2015 I almost put rice in my coffee maker. It feels very odd, going through my morning routine without my contact lenses. With a prescription of –3.0 in both Read More...
Fair Trade - A people based solution to poverty and exploitation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chocolate once reigned supreme in Central America: The Mayans considered it the food of the gods, and they used cocoa beans as a form of currency. But the birthplace of chocolate has benefitted little from the chocolate boom — despite that this is where most of Read More...
This robot can pick up lettuce with as much care as a human hand
A team of researchers has developed a robot that can maneuver so deftly that it’s able to pick up a lettuce head, find its outer layer of leaves, and delicately remove them. The machine is able to perform this task using three tools: a camera to size-up an individual lettuce head and find its Read More...
An algorithm is helping doctors decide whether to let coma patients keep living
It’s notoriously difficult to determine whether a person who has fallen into a coma will ever wake up. That’s why researchers in Beijing are developing a tool that uses an algorithm to find out what the future state will be of someone in a coma. Thus far, the researchers say the algorithm has Read More...
Why you should start taking a short walk after your meals
Italians have been walking after meals for centuries, and now researchers are backing this up as a good practice for improving health and digestion. According to a new study, researchers found that short post-meal walks were more effective at lowering blood sugar after dinner than a single Read More...
Researchers are restoring marine habitats using 3D printing coral reefs
Marine researchers are installing 3D-printed coral reefs to help restore habitats that are damaged as more coral reefs die. 3D printing artificial reef structures may sound like a gimmick, but research suggests it can help provide shelter to crustaceans, sponges, and anemones to form a marine Read More...