Running in the winter? These 6 tips will help keep you safe
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, data from the fitness app Fitbit reveals that more users are opting for stress-relieving and non-gym related fitness actives, including running. If you belong to this group of runners and enjoy logging your miles outdoors, you probably noticed that it’s Read More...
Scientists have created a method that turns moon dust into oxygen
As you might expect, supporting human life on the Moon requires breathable oxygen. But there’s only so much that astronauts can take with them, so figuring out how to produce it there is essential. Now, a British company is working on extracting oxygen from moon dust, which could be invaluable Read More...
Campaign to save giant fig tree in Kenya from proposed highway succeeds
The fig tree is considered sacred among Kenya’s most populous ethnic group, the Kikuyu. That’s why it was no surprise to see the Kikuyu people and other environmentalists stage protests when the country’s roads agency announced plans to uproot a giant fig tree in order to make way for a Read More...
This spicy ingredient can lower your risk of heart disease
If you’re a spice lover, we’ve got good news for you. The American Heart Association has released a report detailing that chili peppers can reduce your risk of heart disease and even extend your life. Capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their kick, had previously been linked to Read More...
November 12, 2020
Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Read More...
November 12, 2020
Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Read More...
November 12, 2020
Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Read More...
November 12, 2020
Did you know 6,000 tons of air filters are thrown away each year in the US alone? Today we interview James Whitfield and Sean Sykes, the brains behind Briiv, a sustainable bioplastic air purifier with 100% biodegradable filters. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Read More...
This startup captures carbon and uses it to make greener cement
While carbon capture technology is capable of doing what its name implies, it hasn’t proven itself feasible because there’s not a large enough market for captured CO2 to justify the huge cost. Some companies within the industry have experimented with turning the CO2 into jet fuel. Others are Read More...
NYC will try a police-free approach to addressing mental health crises
All too often, instead of a specialized social care worker, emergency calls related to issues of mental health are inadequately addressed by the police. In New York City, though, that will soon no longer be the case. Thanks to a new pilot program, 911 calls in New York City that are evidently Read More...