African elephant poaching falls dramatically as ivory demand slows
Africa is home to some of the world’s most iconic animals, but the crisis of illegal poaching has left numerous species vulnerable and even on the brink of extinction. Among these animals are elephants, that die in the number of tens of thousands each year for their ivory tusks. The good news Read More...
Making Friends with Coyotes and Critters: A film review of The Biggest Little Farm
“For a new generation to be able to simultaneously make a decent living and pursue a profession that they feel is synonymous with how they want to live on this planet is an exceptional opportunity.” - Alan York By Kristy Jansen In 2007, a group of my friends and I read Barbara Read More...
A Massachusetts-based startup has designed a hydrogen-powered flying car
In the past couple months, we’ve written about the exciting development of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircrafts, which are better known as flying cars. The promise of flying cars is that they could make transportation across short distances greener and quicker, all while Read More...
Scientists are developing a super plant that stores massive amounts of carbon
If we want to minimize the effects of global heating, then we need to pull millions of tons of carbon dioxide out of the air. While capture technology is one potential way to suck up carbon, researchers at California’s Salk Institute for Biological Studies are taking a less mechanical approach Read More...
Suffering from allergies? These foods can help ease the symptoms
Although Spring is known as the season of renewal, for those of us who suffer from allergies, it can feel like quite the opposite. Allergies, also known as hay fever, is the result of the immune system overreacting to allergens such as plant pollen, which leads to lots of congestion, sneezing, and Read More...
How to save money when you’re trying to lose weight
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably come to realize that it can be a pricey endeavor for your wallet. From gym memberships to nutrition plans and expensive superfoods, the path to weight loss can cost a fortune. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With some careful planning Read More...
New study finds marching for the climate can actually convince onlookers
Does a protest march actually help to convince bystanders to tag along and join the cause? According to new research, the answer is yes—if you are a climate protester. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Education, researchers found that climate marches cannot only boost Read More...
Scientists genetically modify fungus to wipe out malaria-carrying mosquitos
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 435,000 people die of mosquito-transmitted malaria each year, a parasitic disease that is both preventable and treatable. Numerous technologies and products have been developed to kill and halt the spread of mosquitos, including chemical Read More...
Rose-shaped gadget offers a revolutionary way of collecting and purifying water
Roses may traditionally symbolize love and romance, but who knew that the shape of this iconic flower would inspire a revolutionary new way of collecting and purifying water? The idea blossomed at the University of Texas in Austin, where a rose has inspired researchers to develop a new device Read More...
Facebook takes giant leap towards its goal of achieving 100% renewables by 2020
On a whopping 4,600 acres of land in West Texas, a massive new solar farm – one of the largest in the United States – is now under construction. For Facebook, which is investing nearly half a billion dollars into the project, it’s the next big step into achieving the company’s goal to be Read More...