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Electric vehicles are now the equivalent of driving an 80 mpg car
There are lots of reasons to buy an electric vehicle these days, starting with their cost. A recent analysis found that running an EV is, on average, 2.3 times cheaper than operating a traditional gas vehicle. There’s always been some concern that, despite the environmental cred not pumping gas Read More...
Campaigners call for plastics-free aisles in giant U.S. grocery chain
U.S. campaigners are calling on the nation’s largest supermarket chain to introduce a plastics-free aisle, giving shoppers the option of buying products without pollution-making Read More...
Glassy polymer is a clear conductor of electricity
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new polymer film that's transparent, looks and feels like glass, and conducts electricity. The material is easy to manufacture on a large scale, should be less expensive than the commonly-used, inorganic indium tin oxide, and is more conductive than Read More...
How mushroom coffee is becoming the latest caffeine trend
A new trend has emerged in world of brewed drinks: Mushroom coffee. Though it may or may not sound delightful (depending on who you ask), mushroom coffee purportedly has an anti-inflammatory effect, and is supposed to regulate blood sugar levels and boost metabolism. How long do you think it will Read More...
These scientists have created sustainable paper out of elephant poop
In search of more environmentally-friendly ways of making paper, scientists have discovered that cow and elephant poop can offer a simple and sustainable alternative. Paper typically requires cellulose, and as it turns out, the diet of roaming herbivores such as elephants are full of high-fiber, Read More...
The European carbon market is cutting emissions across all industries
Thirteen years after Europe’s carbon market was invented, it looks as if it’s finally starting to do what it was meant to do: reduce carbon-dioxide emissions. Even though European Union policymakers are continuously increasing the cost of pollution, industry giants are not complaining because Read More...
This small piece of material can double the lifespan of bananas
Yesterday we wrote about an agriculture company that has developed a plant-based coating that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh 3-4 times longer. In similar fashion, today we’re talking about a company that has created a simple filter system designed to prolong the ‘green life’ of bananas. Read More...
If you want to age healthier, do as the Amish do
The Amish are best known for their old-fashioned clothing and abstinence from the basic amenities that came about in the 21st century. What the Amish are not as well known for however is their great health in the latter stages of life. According to research, the aging Amish people have Read More...
Chemotherapy-free ‘cancer vaccine’ moves from mice to human trials at Stanford
A recent Stanford cancer study that cured 97 percent of mice from tumors has now moved on to soliciting human volunteers for a new cutting-edge medical Read More...
Retired justice urges repeal of second amendment
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control Read More...