How old is your pet in terms of human years? The answer is complicated
If you have a pet, you’ve probably heard this one before: one regular year is like seven years for dogs and cats. Well, according to a veterinarian from the Mississippi State University, there’s actually a bit of logic behind this. People observed that with optimal healthcare, Read More...
This giant dump truck runs on electricity and doesn’t require charging
While electric vehicles are quickly proliferating throughout the world, most electric engines are still relegated to smaller vehicles. The serious work, some argue, is still done by gas-guzzling diesel engines. But then there's the Elekto Dumper—the world's largest EV—which flouts the rule that Read More...
9 ways you can help the Amazon rainforest during the fires and beyond
For all of us keeping an eye on the horrific fires that are burning down large swaths of the Amazon rainforest, it’s easy to feel absolutely powerless. After all, there’s basically no way to stop the fires yourself without hopping on a plane and flying to Brazil with a firehose. With that said, Read More...
How to navigate the process of ending a negative friendship
A good friendship can help us to live a longer, happier life. On the flip side, a negative friendship can actually impact your health for the worse. Still, even if you are aware of the negative friendship you might have, it can be difficult to know when and how to let go. If you feel that a Read More...
These experimental homes represent the future of low-cost housing in Mexico
In the desert-like climate of Hidalgo, Mexico, a community of quirky, experimental housing has been constructed, with each house built by a different architect or studio. The idea behind the community was to motivate architects to develop new construction techniques, water-saving systems, and Read More...
Eggs harvested from the last two northern white rhinos may save the species
There are only two surviving northern white rhinos in the world, both of which are female and infertile. While this situation might indicate the end of the species, scientists have recently gotten one step closer towards preventing that by turning to advanced reproductive technologies for Read More...
Scientists want to bring back the zeppelin to fight climate change
The age of huge, ocean-crossing zeppelins came to an end in 1937, when the Hindenburg - the largest craft of its type ever built - erupted in flames while landing in New Jersey. Now, more than 80 years later, the giant airships may be poised for a comeback - not for passenger service, but as an Read More...
Scientists figured out a way how to bioprint living tissue in no time
It’s no secret that 3D printing is destined to revolutionize how things are done across a large number of industries, but right now, it appears that the practice is opening a new frontier in the medical world: bioprinting living tissue in a matter of seconds. Until now, 3D printing live cells Read More...
Scientists have found a way to melt microplastics into nothing
Microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters across—are so ubiquitous that plastic is now found in drinking water, Arctic snow, and the deepest part of the ocean. As plastic breaks down, the tiny size makes it even harder to remove from water. But scientists are testing Read More...
Could magic mushrooms be the answer to depression?
Lying on a bed in London’s Hammersmith hospital ingesting capsules of psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, Michael had little idea what would happen next. The 56-year-old part-time website developer from County Durham in northern England had battled depression for 30 years and Read More...