The best supplements for before, during, and after a workout
If you’re looking to get a boost in your energy, stamina, and ability to recover, you might want to consider trying natural fitness supplements. Which ones—you might be asking? Below you’ll find a small list of the best supplements for before, during, and after exercise. Before Read More...
New hydrogel fixes the oxygen problem with 3D-printed body parts
There’s no denying the impact 3D printing could have on the medical world. From printing artificial heart pumps to printing tissues within the body, there are many potential applications of this groundbreaking technology. With that said, obstacles remain. One key challenge remains when it comes Read More...
Japan’s space agency to capture ultra-detailed images of Martian moons
Last week, we published a story coming out of Chile where scientists are building a camera so powerful it can spot a golf ball 15 miles away. The camera can snap 3,200-megapixel images and is meant to help us unlock some of the universe’s biggest mysteries. In related news out of Japan, the Read More...
This city is the first in a southern state to sue big oil over climate change
Charleston, South Carolina made history this week as the first city in a southern state to sue the fossil fuel industry for their part in damages due to the climate crisis. The lawsuit is being filed against 24 oil and pipeline companies including ExxonMobil, BP, and Chevron. It alleges that Read More...
Surfers are attaching Smartfins to their boards to collect data
With scientists in need of more data about the warming of our oceans, a US-based nonprofit has come up with a nifty solution: giving data-collecting “smart” surfboard fins to surfers. Surfboards typically have fins to improve stability. By including sensors into the fins, now it’s possible Read More...
Research shows exercise could boost our stress resilience
Feeling stressed? Getting out and exercising could certainly help you cut that stress. According to a new study from the Emory University School of Medicine, exercise boosts our resilience and makes it easier to bounce back from stress. In the study with mice, researchers found that regular Read More...
South Australia becomes first Aussie state to ban single-use plastics
Although bans on single-use plastics have been enforced in countries all around the world, such policy has yet to be implemented in Australia. But that is about to change after South Australia became the first Australian state to introduce laws banning some single-use plastics including cutlery, Read More...
The world’s first portable MRI machine is here
Traditional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines are expensive, large, and energy-intensive, but a new prototype from Hyperfine could revolutionize the field of diagnostic medicine with the world’s first portable MRI machine. Not only is it portable, but the machine is also 20 times Read More...
Does your college benefit mental health? Look for these 5 campus factors
Although the return to college campuses looks pretty different this year, choosing a school that supports your educational and personal goals is still important, even if classes are online. Fortunately, more and more universities are putting a greater emphasis on student wellbeing and investing in Read More...
Volvo repurposing old electric bus batteries for energy storage
While electric vehicles are certainly greener than their gas-guzzling counterparts, the environmental benefits of owning an electric car, go to waste if EV batteries aren’t properly disposed of or repurposed. Battery waste is toxic waste, and the more EVs are driven, the more used batteries we Read More...