Finally, a sustainable alternative to polluting microfibers
Your fleece jacket is made up of thousands of synthetic microfibers. When you wash it, those fibers often make their way through drains and wastewater plants into waterways, where fish can eat them. That’s why a company known for making microfiber insulation that fills jackets make by brands like Read More...
Satellites orbiting the Earth are helping scientists predict times of drought
Researchers are using satellites to measure Earth’s underground stocks of water in order to predict the state of vegetation and risk of drought in the surveyed areas. Combined with computer modeling, these advanced scientific instruments orbiting our planet can stimulate the cycles of plant Read More...
Rebalance your hormones with this 3-day diet
Millions of women experience hormonal imbalance, which can cause your body and mind to stop functioning at peak capacity. Considering that hormones are responsible for how you think, feel, and look, feeding your body a quality diet that will help balance your hormones is of utmost importance. The Read More...
Beginning August, Gatwick airport will have automated robots as parking-valets
Gatwick airport will soon have autonomous valet-parking robots to help mitigate travelers’ daunting parking experiences. Under the trial which begins in August, travelers will leave their car in a dedicated drop-off zone and summon a droid, booked with the help of a smartphone app. The initiative Read More...
Bluetooth technology will soon let you know the exact location of lost items
Soon enough, Bluetooth will be able to help you know the exact location of your keys, TV remote, phone, and other gadgets. The next generation of the wireless technology will involve proximity sensing which can show you the direction of a signal to give you an idea of where to look and pinpoint Read More...
Want to get your ideas out there? Learn to become a better writer
Your ideas will never take off if you lack the necessary tools to get them out into the world. By cultivating your ability to write, you can harness one of the best tools there is for putting your ideas into practice. Have a look at these tactical pieces of advice to help you become a better Read More...
Corporate clean-power deals more than doubled last year compared to 2017
Last year, corporations demonstrated their dedication towards stepping over to renewables. In 2018 the corporate clean-power deals more than doubled compared to the record set in 2017. Big firms’ sustainability targets and concerns about climate change are driving a green boom that has been Read More...
Scientists are designing AI to find treatments for individual mental illnesses
Mental health disorders haunt a sizable portion of humanity at any given time. That’s why a number of scientists and researchers are developing an algorithm that attempts to find the most effective intervention for any given mental disorder. Whether machine learning can provide a better answer to Read More...
With AI-powered robotic knee, amputees can walk within minutes
Researchers have crafted an AI system that can tune a robotic knee to allow walking on level ground within 10 minutes. It uses a trial-and-error algorithm to recognize patterns in sensor data, seen initial safety limits, and learn patterns that match stable, smooth walking motions. Considering that Read More...
The endangered angel shark seems to have found a home off the coast of Wales
The angel shark, a large flat species which resembles a shark, is listed as critically endangered and was only to be found around the Canary Islands. Now after a six month project, evidence has emerged that this rare species of shark has found a safe haven off the coast of Wales. For scientists, Read More...