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How volcanic ash can help make cement stronger and greener
Producing cement takes a massive toll on the environment. In fact, the energy-intensive process of making cement accounts for around 5 percent of global CO2 emissions. Researchers have turned to irradiated plastic bottles and tweaking calcium levels to improve cement production in the past, and now Read More...
Getting whatever exposure to nature is the trick to being happy
You may not know it yet, but nature is an abundant source of happiness. New research shows that even if you’re trapped in an office or only able to step outside for a moment, small exposures to outdoorsy indicators—seeing trees, the sky, or hearing a birdsong—can boost your mood. And the best Read More...
Malaria parasites killed quickly by blue dye
According to the World Health Organization, malaria is responsible for approximately 445,000 deaths every year. That number may be due to drop, however, as scientists have found that a human-safe blue dye kills parasites in patients' bloodstreams within two days – that's faster than has ever been Read More...
This Harvard economist revolutionized our understanding of why women earn less than men
Harvard economist Claudia Goldin has dedicated her career to researching women’s changing roles in the US economy. She’s studied everything from how the rise of birth-control pills have altered women’s approaches to marriage and education to why more women are working in full-time jobs past Read More...
How lithium-ion electric car batteries could still power your home once they've run out of zap
Less than five per cent of lithium-ion batteries sold in Australia are currently recovered and recycled. The rest end up in landfill. That's prompting the question — what will happen when the volume of battery waste grows as more electric vehicles (EVs) start driving on our Read More...
Patagonia is launching a new digital platform for environmental activism
Over its 40-year history, Patagonia has donated about $90 million to grassroots environmental organizations. In December the company aimed to galvanize people into taking political action against the rolling back of national monuments by declaring “The President Stole Your Read More...
People with depression are more likely to say certain words
From the way you move and sleep, to how you interact with people around you, depression changes just about everything. It is even noticeable in the way you speak and express yourself in writing. Sometimes this “language of depression” can have a powerful effect on others. Just consider the Read More...
Britain is dominating the offshore wind industry with bigger and better turbines
When it comes to offshore wind energy, the UK is by far Europe’s leading country. In total, Britain installed 53 percent of the net capacity of all new offshore wind farms installed across Europe in 2017, beating the previous record from 2015. Not only is the UK installing more wind farms, but Read More...
Where the smog in your town actually comes from
The pollution that plagues your hometown doesn’t necessarily originate there. As it turns out, pollution can take a ride with wind patterns and travel across municipal, state, or even national lines, something known as transboundary pollution. If your curious as to where the smog hovering above Read More...
This beautiful floating home is net-zero and cleans the water around it
Having a home that doesn’t negatively affect the environment is one thing, but this couple has raised the stakes. They have created a floating home docked on Washington’s Lake Union that’s net-zero and improves water quality and biodiversity. The home boasts a bevy of eco-friendly Read More...