Study: Cannabis oil provides alleviation for patients with Crohn's disease
Scientists have found yet another striking benefit of the cannabis plant. Researchers in Israel discovered that the cannabis oil made from the plant can alleviate the symptoms of Chron’s disease, In the study, 65 percent of patients using the cannabis oil saw full clinical remission in their Read More...
Startup accelerator to fund ambitious efforts to rid our atmosphere of CO2
To prevent accelerated climate change and the catastrophic consequences that are bound to follow it, new efforts must come about to capture the already existing CO2 in the atmosphere. Y Combinator, a leadership development company, wants to bring businesses into play to take much wilder approaches Read More...
Improve your mornings by learning to wake up alarm-free
Waking up from the alarm clock in the morning can be distressing and actually have harmful effects on your health. If you’re not a big fan of these off-putting ambassadors of the morning, there is a way you can get rid of them. Start feeling the benefits of waking up alarm-free by following these Read More...
New research suggest Mars has enough oxygen to support underground life
Researchers believe there could be life on Mars. Well, not on Mars, but underneath it. According to a new paper, briny water under the planet’s surface could hold enough oxygen to support aerobic Martian life. It’ll be tough to test the paper’s conclusions because Mars rover missions avoid Read More...
The Boring Company’s first tunnel beneath LA will open to the public in December
The Los Angeles public will get their first ride on Elon Musk’s underground public transportation system quicker than expected. In December, the two-mile test tunnel built beneath SpaceX’s headquarters will offer free rides on autonomously driven electric platforms called “skates.” The Read More...
Compound found in rare Chinese tree could treat pancreatic cancer
Scientists have discovered a compound within a rare Chinese tree that can effectively kill pancreatic cancer tumors. When used together with a common chemotherapy drug, the compound attacks tumors that had previously resisted treatment. The new findings may drastically improve the outlook for Read More...
To maintain a sharp brain, keep your eyes and ears in check
So many factors influence healthy aging, including lifestyle habits such as diet and physical activity. But if there’s one thing you can do to make sure your brain stays sharp as you age, it’s taking good care of your eyes and ears. Take a look here to see why researchers say healthy eyes and Read More...
In the future, electric cars could store power in their bodies
One of the main downsides of electric vehicles is the restricted capacity of their batteries. If they’re going to meet range expectations of people used to gas-powered vehicles, they have to be bigger and heavier, which there currently isn’t any space for. Researchers, however, believe turning Read More...
Solar bike-paths are exceeding expectations in the Netherlands
The Dutch have managed to make bike lanes more beneficial to the environment. Scientists have integrated solar panels into bike paths in order to convert sunlight into energy. The trial of the project, that was initiated in 2014, exceeded all expectations by generating even more power than it was Read More...
Australia is taking steady steps towards cleaner energy
The Land Down Under is scaling up its efforts to make renewables its primary source of energy. The Australian government has confirmed that it will provide half the funding for a project that will produce hydrogen using solar and wind power, which could then be used to store energy for the Read More...