Floating deep farms promise year round production of food crops
However, rising sea levels caused by climate change are likely to lead to increased erosion and inundation of salt water, reducing the amount of land available for farming, particularly on small islands and in low-lying coastal regions. Now researchers at Nottingham University have developed the Read More...
Is black pepper healthy? Here's what the science says
Like salt, black pepper sits on almost every kitchen table or countertop in America. But while whole books have been written about sodium consumption and human health, black pepper, and its compounds have garnered little attention from Read More...
We can turn the whole economy carbon neutral. Here's how
If the world is to meet the Paris climate agreement objective of limiting global warming to well below 2° C, it will have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy and industrial system to net zero across the world by around 2060. That is undoubtedly technical possible and at a relatively Read More...
Sparkling water made with carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere
Valser, a Swiss sparkling water brand owned by Coca-Cola, will soon sell beverages containing carbon dioxide that comes directly from the atmosphere. Coca-Cola HBC Switzerland, a vendor that makes Valser water, has partnered with Climeworks, which specializes in removing carbon dioxide from the Read More...
Newly-discovered mechanism can help boost immune system to fight cancer
New medical research has discovered that inhibiting a certain mechanism in our organism can enable the immune system to fight cancer cells in a better and more efficient way. The study has focused on a mechanism that routinely serves the cell by marking human virus-like genes in order to avoid Read More...
French court cancels Monsanto weedkiller permit on safety grounds
A French court canceled the license for one of Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weedkillers on Tuesday over safety concerns, placing an immediate ban on Roundup Pro 360 in the latest legal blow to the Bayer-owned Read More...
Solar farms could help reverse the alarming decline in pollinators
Researchers see potential in planting more wildflowers on solar farms to help reverse the worrying declines in bees, butterflies and other key pollinating insects observed in recent years. Solar panel sites are expected to take up six million acres of land before 2050. Scientists see this as an Read More...
10 yoga exercises to help you live a more focused and balanced life
Bringing balance and focus into your day-to-day life is essential to ensure your growth as an individual and secure your mental peace and well-being. Practicing yoga regularly could help you achieve this, as the lessons you learn on the mat can be translated off the mat in your daily life too. Read More...
The world’s largest roofing company just launched a new solar startup
Standard Industries will now offer solar installation when it does roofing work in the U.S., in a potentially huge move for solar Read More...
Work from home 2019: the Top 100 companies for remote jobs
Thanks to technology like high-speed internet and mobile phones, working from home is increasingly easier. And as more companies offer flexible commuting policies, the remote job market is spreading beyond the traditional fields of computer technology or customer Read More...