Inhalable RNA could breathe new life into lung cancer treatments
In the body, messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules are in charge of instructing cells to produce specific proteins, and hijacking this natural system is emerging as a promising new way to treat a wide variety of illnesses. Now, researchers at MIT have developed an inhalable mRNA aerosol that can take the Read More...
8 makeup brands that are fighting plastic packaging
When you hear about excessive plastic packaging, the focus is usually on the food industry – straws, coffee cups, Styrofoam takeout containers, chip bags, and more. While the food industry is certainly at fault for not coming up with better packaging designs, it's curious that other industries Read More...
The second-best time to plant a tree is now
A hairy, naked male and a hairy, naked female crouch over the body of an antelope they’ve just killed. They’re looking up with fear and fight in their faces as a huge bird of prey swoops down to try to steal their kill. A jackal lurks in the background, biding its time. It’s a frozen moment Read More...
Failure doesn’t actually exist. Here’s why
In every failure, there is a lesson. The reason why so few are able to reinvent themselves over long periods of time is that they fear Read More...
BBC is broadcasting its first vegan cooking show
BBC has entered the vegan game by releasing its first cooking show featuring cuisine that’s entirely plant-based. The show will be hosted by a former stunt performer who turned vegan in 2015 and whose main quest will be to offer guidance on how to live on a vegan Read More...
Reverse vending machines prove effective in encouraging recycling
Reverse vending machines that exchange plastic bottles for money are proving to be incredibly effective in encouraging Britons to recycle. The machines, introduced last year at five UK sites, reward consumers with a voucher worth 10p for every deposit of a bottle purchased at the shops. Since the Read More...
China is bringing back to life the coral reefs it damaged in the South China Sea
China has engaged in the revival of the coral reefs it damaged in the South China Sea after the country’s disputed island building in the region. Facilities to protect and recover coral were installed on the three biggest of China’s seven artificial islands, and operations began at the start of Read More...
2019 could see great results in terms of environmental action
While 2018 has been a year bedeviled by extreme weather due to climate change, scientists have also put serious efforts into raising global awareness of the dire consequences that may follow if things are left unchanged. Following the UN report on climate change and the climate conference in Read More...
Why worrying is futile and how to turn your back on it
Though a natural response to misfortune, worrying doesn’t bring anything but anxiety and distress. Being worry-free in the face of adversity is an attainable goal. However, we must first acknowledge the futility of this tormenting emotion. If you have a hard time getting your worries out of your Read More...
The weapons effect: How equipping police with Tasers fuels hostilities
In June 2016, the City of London police force began to equip some of its frontline officers with Tasers, or "conducted energy devices," as they are known in such circles. The move was the first of its kind in England and Wales, and criminologists from the University of Cambridge used the shift to Read More...