Scientists create eco-friendly pesticide using brewing waste
While conventional pesticides can be beneficial for ensuring crop yields, they are also ecologically damaging. In a bid to provide a greener alternative, a team of scientists has developed a natural pesticide — that’s also a fertilizer — made out of a combination of agricultural and beer Read More...
June 7, 2021
Happy Monday! We're talking about a popcorn-based styrofoam alternative and the 5 easiest veggies to grow in your garden. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 7, 2021
Happy Monday! We're talking about a popcorn-based styrofoam alternative and the 5 easiest veggies to grow in your garden. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
NASA to launch 128 baby bobtail squid into space
Over 100 baby squid along with 5,000 microscopic animals are about to set off on the journey of a lifetime. To help scientists at NASA further their understanding of the effects of spaceflight, these tiny animals were launched towards the International Space Station last Thursday aboard Space X’s Read More...
This futuristic autonomous street sweeper is incredibly energy-efficient
City streets around the world may soon witness a new cleaning vehicle that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie. Called the Trombia Free, the Finnish vehicle is the world’s first electric and autonomous street sweeper. The sweeper consumes less than 15 percent of the energy required by Read More...
6 More ways to use your salad spinner
We all know that salad spinners are effective for drying your greens for a crisp and fresh salad. However, there are six other lesser-known ways you can use it to improve the efficiency of your kitchen. Remove excess moisture from grated potatoes An essential step for hash browns or latkes is Read More...
Major supermarket chain makes first zero-emissions food delivery in the US
Supermarkets across the US typically use gas-guzzling semi-trucks to stock their grocery supplies. Last week, however, when a heavy truck pulled into an Albertson’s supermarket in Irving, California, there was no diesel exhaust coming out of its tailpipe. The zero-emissions food delivery was Read More...
Scientists attempt to take charge of the weather by electrifying clouds
The United Arab Emirates is finally ready to test out a new method of triggering rain in water-scarce regions that involves jolting clouds with electricity. The plan is to catapult small autopiloted aircraft into the sky that will then get close enough to send an electric charge through the Read More...
New to gardening? Try these 5 easy veggies to get you started
Looking to start a garden this year but new to cultivating your own food? Planting a garden can be daunting, but starting with easy crop choices can simplify the process and increase your chances of reaping a rewarding yield during your first season. Today we share five of the easiest plants for Read More...
Google lets you know which businesses offer gender-neutral restrooms
Going to a public bathroom probably doesn’t rank highly as one of your favorite activities. That said, knowing which facilities you can comfortably do your business in is a luxury that most of us take for granted. As we cultivate more awareness and empathy for LGBTQ+ communities, we have come Read More...