Getting rid of obsolete or out of date munitions such as grenades and warheads has been a major problem ever since the invention of gunpowder.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 … [Read more...] about Disassembling munitions and recycling them is finally possible
Archives for February 2019
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 … [Read more...] about A Dutch company is dyeing textiles without water or chemicals
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 … [Read more...] about How lab-grown spider silk could replace everyday materials like polyester
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 … [Read more...] about These yoga poses are a simple way to improve your posture
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 … [Read more...] about California becomes one third renewable two years before the deadline