English moorland sees first beaver dam after more than 400 years
A beaver reintroduction project in Exmoor, West England, has recently bore its first fruits: a group of beavers that were introduced not long ago have built the first dam in the area in more than 400 years. The semi-aquatic rodents were released into the wild in Somerset earlier this year as part Read More...
How to protect yourself if someone in your home tests positive for covid-19
Learning that someone in your home has tested positive for covid-19 can be a scary experience, but knowing how to handle the situation can help keep you healthy and make everyone more comfortable in a stressful situation. Here is an 8-step guide on what to do if the situation arises. Get Read More...
DeepMind’s AI program just solved one of biology’s biggest challenges
In the world of biology, a great problem has stumped scientists for 50 years: how do you accurately predict the shape that a protein will fold into? For scientists, this question is important because predicting the shape that a protein will fold into determines their function. In fact, nearly all Read More...
Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in a major college football game
Sarah Fuller is the starting goalkeeper for the Vanderbilt women's soccer team, but last Sunday she took on a different athletic role for the school as she became the first woman to play in a Power 5 Conference college football game. Fuller took the field as the team’s kicker after coach Derek Read More...
AI is helping beachgoers and sharks live in harmony on the CA coast
Warmer waters off the California coast are encouraging more great white sharks to visit the shores, leaving marine biologists scrambling to understand the shifting behavior and protect both sharks and beachgoers. To help solve the dilemma, Douglas J. McCauley, marine biology professor and Read More...
Michael Jordan donates $2m from hit documentary to help those facing hunger
Former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan scores yet again! On Thanksgiving eve, the NBA superstar donated $2 million to Feeding America, the country’s largest hunger-relief outfit which has been particularly busy amidst the pandemic. The proceeds of the donation have come from the Emmy-winning Read More...
The Optimist View: Harnessing your Optimism Through Challenging Times
As many entrepreneurs and small business owners are facing the painful impact of these extraordinary economic times, they are presented with a need to start over. As an entrepreneur myself, I’ve been there. It can be incredibly difficult - especially knowing how to get started. Starting Read More...
This new kelp burger is even more sustainable than plant-based burgers
While many food companies are replacing beef burger patties with plant-based ones, a new startup is diving into the ocean for a different alternative to meat. The startup, Akua, has launched a new line of burgers made from kelp. Why kelp—you might be asking? While plant-based foods are a Read More...
New wind turbine blades can be recycled at the end of their life
With an eye to accelerating the rapid growth of both onshore and offshore wind power around the world, a team of researchers has recently developed a wind turbine blade that’s not only cheaper than conventional ones but also easier to recycle. According to researchers at the National Renewable Read More...