A zoo in Berlin is treating its elephants with festive snacks in the form of Christmas trees which are left unsold during the holiday season. The zoo doesn’t accept trees from the public, which could contain chemicals or leftover decorations, but it takes only fresh, undesired trees from selected vendors. … [Read more...] about Elephants at a Berlin zoo are enjoying unsold Christmas trees as festive snacks
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First no-kill eggs hit supermarket shelves in Berlin
Scientists discovered a way to determine the sex of chicks before they hatch, which may prevent the slaughtering of an estimated 4-6 billion male chicks each year. The process can tell a chick’s gender nine days before an egg has been fertilized, and has the potential to put a stop to the increasingly controversial culling of live male chicks. The first no-kill eggs have … [Read more...] about First no-kill eggs hit supermarket shelves in Berlin
Scientists add rabbit gene to devil’s ivy to purify surrounding air
In an attempt to find solutions to indoor air pollution, scientists have discovered that by inserting a rabbit gene into devil’s ivy, the plant is able to clean harmful chemicals from the surrounding air. The gene is found in many mammals, including humans, and produces an enzyme that breaks down a range of chemicals like benzene and chloroform, which are detrimental to health. … [Read more...] about Scientists add rabbit gene to devil’s ivy to purify surrounding air
Silicon Valley is fighting homelessness with tiny dwellings
In partnership with the San Jose City Council, Silicon Valley is building tiny home communities as a solution to the increasing rates of homelessness. The tiny dwellings are built to shelter the homeless as they transition into more permanent housing, which the city has been trying to construct to meet demand. … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley is fighting homelessness with tiny dwellings
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s plan to fight climate change enjoys broad support
According to a new poll, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s plan to cut down carbon emissions in efforts to tackle climate change is supported by as much as 81 percent of the respondents. The Green New Deal is a set of aspirational goals in line with the best available climate science. Among those goals are transitioning the US to a carbon-free, 100 percent renewable energy system. The … [Read more...] about Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s plan to fight climate change enjoys broad support
