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This process converts discarded soybean shells into healthy sugar
With such a rich nutritional profile, it’s no wonder that the soybean is a popular staple food in many parts of the world. The problem, however, is that the husks these beans naturally come in are typically discarded during processing, leaving a significant amount of waste behind. In fact, in the Read More...
Scientists discover how to 3D-print “bones” with living cells
Anyone who has had the experience of undergoing knee replacement surgery will tell you how long and painful such an operation is. In the near future though, bone replacement surgery may not have to be such a distressing ordeal after scientists from UNSW Sydney figured out how to 3D-print bones, Read More...
US Government commits to transitioning all federal vehicles to EV models
As part of a broader federal campaign to promote the transition to green energy and create 1 million new jobs in the auto industry and corresponding supply chains, the US federal government has announced plans to transition all government vehicles to all-electric models. Announced earlier this Read More...
Budweiser will reallocate SuperBowl ad dollars to Covid-19 awareness
Perhaps as famous as the Super Bowl itself is the advertising dollars spent on creating ingenious campaigns during the broadcast. This year, Anheuser-Busch, which usually runs their iconic Budweiser ads during the Super Bowl, has decided to divert those specific funds to something more Read More...
Finally! Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail system
In a huge win for racial justice, the state of Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state to end wealth-based pre-trial detention. For those being accused of a crime in the US, the general rule is that you are innocent until proven guilty. Despite this, courtrooms across the US operate Read More...
Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill
With Black History Month just around the corner, we are celebrating early with the news that Harriet Tubman will finally replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Tubman will be the first woman, the first person of color, and the first activist to take a place of honor on a bill. Petitions to Read More...
10 plants to grow a fabulous indoor herb garden
During the colder winter months, growing herbs indoors can be more productive and save you a trip out to the chilly garden when you need ingredients. These 10 herbs grow especially well indoors and will offer some delicious flavor to your hearty winter recipes. Mint. This herb grows so well, Read More...
The Gulf of Mexico is home to another newly-discovered species of whale
We recently shared how a new species of blue whale was discovered in the Indian Ocean. In fact, there have been over 500 new animal discovered in the past year alone. Another whale species is joining this list after researchers discovered a previously unknown species of whale in the Gulf of Read More...
UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
From opening up a whole world of knowledge to reducing our levels of stress, the benefits of reading are virtually endless. While we have known this for a long time, it seems the pandemic has truly re-opened our eyes to the magic of reading as book sales skyrocketed in 2020. In fact, more than 200 Read More...
Sounds and smells in the French countryside are now protected by law
From the crowing of roosters to the distinctive barnyard whiff, France’s countryside sounds and smells are now officially protected by law. The European country has recently passed a bill that protects the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas. The move came following an increasing number of Read More...