Astronauts could soon be eating veggies in space instead of freeze-dried foods
With the International Space Station (ISS) set to retire within a decade, conversation is brewing about a possible lunar base on the moon. With much more space to work with than on board the ISS, that opens up the possibility of building pods where veggies can be grown. Currently NASA is teaming up Read More...
After near extinction, the bison is thriving on the Great Plains once more
In 1890, fewer than 1,000 bison were left in North America. Today nearly half-a-million bison have been restored in over 6,000 locations across the continent, a remarkable comeback spurred by conservation initiatives. And what makes their comeback even more beautiful is that scientists are learning Read More...
New device turns CO2 from the air into electricity and hydrogen fuel
Following the urgent environmental need to not only cut down carbon emissions but also capture existing CO2 from the atmosphere, scientists have developed a new device that absorbs the gas from the air and transforms it into electricity and usable hydrogen fuel. The device works like a big liquid Read More...
How companies like Beyond Meat are changing the burger game for the better
Plant-based burgers are becoming more and more popular among the American people, as companies like Beyond Meat are getting increasingly better at producing vegan alternatives that look, taste, and even “bleed” like the real thing. Since their debut at Whole Foods in May 2016, Beyond Burger Read More...
Study: Nano-vibrations could be used to treat osteoporosis
Scientists may have found a way to reverse the development of bone loss by vibrating stem cells in the body to incite the repair of bone tissue. Researchers succeeded in doing this in a laboratory setting, taking human cells and vibrating them precisely on a nanoscale. The findings could lead to Read More...
David Attenborough urges decisive climate action as we enter new geological age
David Attenborough claims that humanity has stepped into a new geological age, leaving the Holocene and entering the Anthropocene: the age of humans. The natural historian has made the statement as he urged politicians and businessmen from around the world to make a renewed push to tackle climate Read More...
Substitute red meat with these 6 healthier protein-rich alternatives
Having a moderate intake of protein in your daily diet is essential because it helps you feel full and build muscle. The only problem is people often turn to red meat as their main source of protein, which, in excessive amounts, can have serious effects on your health. Here’s a list of Read More...
The Dutch engineer who wants to build cities that heal us, not hurt us
Why do the cities we build damage our health? This is the question posed by Daan Roosegaarde, a Dutch designer who is on a mission to intertwine our cities with human values such as clean air, clean water, and clean energy. Have a look here to see Roosegaarde is pushing to make humanity “future Read More...
Just got fired? Here’s how to move forward
The frustration of being fired from your job can run deep. So deep, in fact, that it makes finding a new job an even more painstaking process. Instead of dwelling too much on the past, here’s what you need to do to move forward after getting laid Read More...
A designer in Chile has created an algae-based alternative to single-use packaging
Disappointed by the abundance of non-recyclable materials currently used to contain food products, a Chilean designer has created a sustainable, biodegradable alternative using raw material extracted from algae. According to the designer, the material only includes natural matter, including the Read More...