Coconut oil is better than the common repellent at keeping mosquitos away
Researchers have found another benefit of coconut oil: the oil performs better at protecting against malaria-carrying mosquitos than the active chemical ingredient in most insect repellents. Not only is the oil healthier, but it can also provide protection for up to two weeks while working against Read More...
London schools want to cover their walls with plants to fight air pollution
Schools in London are attempting to raise thousands of pounds to help pay for an initiative that aims to cover school walls with plants to protect children from air pollution. “Living walls” can be an effective strategy for cleaning heavily polluted air while providing calming benefits as Read More...
Rooftop solar panels could soon work as air conditioners too
All objects lose heat in the form of infrared radiation, which is invisible to the human eye. This means that materials that emit this wavelength become cooler than the temperature of surrounding air. With this in mind, scientists have created a new rooftop solar panel that captures sunlight while Read More...
You’re bound to change in life. This is how to make that change positive
Over time, the distinctive characteristics that define you as an individual are subject to change. Whether you would like to become less neurotic or more outgoing, researchers have pinpointed ways that work to make that change happen. Have a look here to see what action you can take to make a shift Read More...
Nuclear power is slowly giving way to renewables in UK
Ten years after Tony Blair sparked a renewed interest in nuclear power, it seems nuclear power is already facing its downfall in the UK. The planned construction of a new nuclear plant in England was dropped this past week, and the funding of other nuclear projects is now in serious question. Read More...
This startup found a clever way to reuse milk bottles
A start-up in New Zealand has developed a way to turn domestic and commercial plastic waste into fence posts. The posts, which are made from 100 percent recycled material, have an impressive life expectancy of 50 years. With more and more farmers trying to improve their on-farm sustainability, this Read More...
Using social media may only worsen your feelings of depression and loneliness
If you’re feeling depressed or lonely, browsing social media may be the last thing you should be doing. According to a new study, researchers found that cutting down on social media usage actually improved the well-being of people suffering from depression. Simply by cutting social media usage to Read More...
Richard Branson will give $3 million to whoever reinvents the air conditioner
Global warming and people rising out of poverty are sure to bring about a big surge in the production of air conditioning units, which are massive energy consumers. Richard Branson, having realized the risk this poses in our quest to reach our climate goals, has started a $3 million competition to Read More...
How to turn fear into a motivator in your life
The feeling of fear is a natural part of the human experience. Instead of trying to avoid fear throughout life, what you should do is take on your fears and turn them into a source of motivation. By following these five steps, you can start using fear as a motivator in your Read More...
Your diet may feature cotton seeds in the near future
Cotton could soon become a part of your diet and not only your wardrobe after the US Department of Agriculture gave the green light to commercialize a biotech version of the cotton plants whose seeds can be eaten. One of the benefits of cottonseeds is that they’re loaded with protein, and have Read More...