Disassembling munitions and recycling them is finally possible
Getting rid of obsolete or out of date munitions such as grenades and warheads has been a major problem ever since the invention of gunpowder. Up until relatively recently, the only alternatives have been to explode them, bury them, burn them, or dispose of them at sea. None of these are ideal and Read More...
A Dutch company is dyeing textiles without water or chemicals
When it comes to fashion water is no drop in the bucket. Conventional textile dyeing uses anywhere from 25 to 40 gallons for every two pounds of fabric. Globally, the water used in textile production adds up to about 24.56 trillion gallons each year, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read More...
How lab-grown spider silk could replace everyday materials like polyester
Spider silk is one of nature’s most amazing materials. It’s stronger than steel and more elastic than a rubber band and has dozens of potential applications from construction to medicine. For years, scientists have been trying to tap into the power of spider silk, but have struggled to produce Read More...
These yoga poses are a simple way to improve your posture
Having good posture isn’t just beneficial to your back and overall health. It’s also been shown to help build self-esteem, improve your mood, and manage stress. The problem is many of us spend too much of our time hunched over our computers at work, something that can do a number on your back. Read More...
California becomes one third renewable two years before the deadline
Being America’s most populous state and the world’s fifth largest economy makes it all the more impressive that California sits amongst the forerunners in the global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. A new report issued by the California Energy Commission shows that the Golden Read More...
Scientists find growing up near green space benefits your mental health
If you’ve been wondering where to live when you raise your children, perhaps this study will help you make a decision. According to researchers from the Aarhus University of Denmark. Growing up near vegetation is associated with an up to 55 percent lower risk of mental health disorders in Read More...
Costa Rica pledges to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050
Costa Rica may be one of the top nations when it comes to climate action, but that's not stopping the Central American nation from upping their game. Recently, Costa Rica laid out a long-term plan to achieve zero emissions by 2050 in an attempt to help decarbonize the world economy and curb global Read More...
What the expiration dates on food products really mean
When the food in your fridge is past the “best by” or “sell by” dates, what do you do with it? Toss it out? If you are like most Americans, you’re probably throwing it out for your own safety. According to a new study, the problem is that most people believe wrongly that food product Read More...
This senator wants to protect gig economy workers with these four bills
The rise of alternative work arrangements has created a rift in the labor system. Because our system ties many rights and programs to full-time employment, the gig economy–ushered in by Uber, Lyft, Handy, TaskRabbit, Postmates, and a growing list of companies–is creating a second class of Read More...
How using AI could help predict pandemics of life-threatening diseases
After nearly losing his mother to a mosquito-borne disease called dengue, a young scientist by the name of Rainier Mallol developed an AI algorithm that uses big data to predict outbreaks of the pandemic-prone illness. His mother was one of an estimated 390 million Dengue infections every year. And Read More...