The one-two punch that will get you feeling calm and sleepy in no time
Everyone has a different relationship with sleep and different methods of inducing it. Since sleep is important to both our physical and mental health, we love to share tips from experts to help you catch the most zzzs. With that in mind, today we share with you a fantastic one-two punch that could Read More...
California has set up a task force to rebuild a more inclusive economy
If California were a sovereign nation, it would be the fifth-largest economy in the world, slotted in between Germany and India. So the decisions the state makes as it begins to consider how and when to reopen businesses and reboot the economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis have major Read More...
New technique helps accurately detect plastic debris floating in the ocean
Spotting marine plastic debris is an extremely challenging task. And while satellite imagery is often the most optimal way to track plastic debris in the ocean, the images taken from space can’t always tell if something floating in the water is actually plastic or other natural objects like Read More...
A no-brainer: Canada has announced a ban on military-style assault weapons
After witnessing a mass shooting in Nova Scotia last month, Canada has instituted a nationwide ban on military-style assault weapons. The new law bans the use, purchase, sale, transportation, and import of 1,500 models of assault weapons, including the infamous AR-15. The process to obtain a Read More...
How rebel botanists are using graffiti to name forgotten flora
The words “rebel” and “botanist” aren’t typically found in the same sentence, but recently these words have joined together to describe a new wave of people who are using street graffiti to highlight the names and importance of the diverse but downtrodden flora growing in the cracks of Read More...
Aquarium in Japan urges people to keep eels company via FaceTime
Social distancing has been tough for everyone, including a group of spotted garden eels at an aquarium in Japan. These cute aquatic creatures are naturally shy and mostly hide in the sand, but over the years, the 300 spotted garden eels at Tokyo's Sumida Aquarium have gotten used to humans Read More...
New advanced prosthesis operates using mind-control
Researchers have developed one of the world’s most advanced prosthetic arms which is integrated with the patients’ nerves to work seamlessly via mind control. The innovative bionic system allows patients to maneuver limbs with thought and even feed sensations back to the brain. Unlike Read More...
These design activities aim to enthuse home-bound kids about architecture
As the lockdown is finding many kids stuck at home, a British architecture firm has decided to bring the outside world to them. Foster + Partners has recently launched an initiative called #architecturefromhome, a series of free downloadable activities that hope to share the whimsy and wonder of Read More...
Lithuanian airport finds new purpose as drive-in theater
Last week we talked about how a theater in Paris is projecting movies onto community buildings to give locals some unique entertainment. This week, we have another film-focused solution to quarantine boredom. In Lithuania, the main airport has repurposed its empty tarmac into a drive-in theater for Read More...
How to use the discard from making sourdough bread to bake more treats
More and more people are turning to the art of baking to occupy themselves during these coronavirus days. You might be one of them—and if so, you’re probably aware of discard that comes with making sourdough bread. Typically you would throw that part away, but we’re here to tell you that Read More...