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...
How a beekeeping business revived this little Russian village
Guzel Sanzhapova couldn’t bare seeing the Russian village where her grandmother was born to lose all its inhabitants. That’s why she launched a series of crowdfunding campaigns in 2014 to raise enough money to get a honey-making business off the ground that could employ people in the region who Read More...
New poll shows more Americans than ever believe in climate change
Despite President Trump continuously denying the existence of climate change, more and more Americans are saying that climate change is real. According to a new poll, Americans who think global warming is taking place right now outnumber those who think it isn’t by a 5-to-1 ratio. The new numbers Read More...
The Autobahn may soon have speed limits in order to curb emissions
Germany may soon trade unlimited thrills for lower emissions. That’s right, German lawmakers have set forth a proposal that may soon cap speeds on the Autobahn, which is legendary for having segments with no speed limits. The proposal would also scrap tax breaks for diesels, raise fuel taxes by Read More...