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Katerra makes buildings with sustainable wood that are earth quake resistant
Building with sustainable wood is becoming more and more popular and technology is making it stronger than ever. It is also very efficient as components and parts can easily be assembled on site. See here how one of the pioneers of wood construction, Katerra, is shaking up the building industry Read More...
The Danes have better health care, pay more taxes and are happier
The Danes consistently score high on the lists of the happiest people. This article explains the Danish happiness with their satisfaction with their health care system. More than other Europeans, the Danes feel secure. The system delivers quality health care to all and costs Denmark only two-thirds Read More...
This is why the fish want electric boats
Researchers have found that noise pollution from sonar—sound wave—navigation systems may be disrupting whales’ vital abilities to hear and migrate. Now a new report shows that noise from motorboats changes the behavior of fish. These reports illustrate how the marine environment would benefit Read More...
Dallas cops do something all cops should do: Meditate
Meditation reduces stress. Abundant research shows that it helps people to better deal with the challenges of the fast modern lifestyle. Companies promote meditation for their employees because they see that the practice is good for the business. So, what if police officers would meditate? What Read More...
Desert support: Eight evidence-based health benefits of aloe vera
Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries. But there are many more beneficial effects that have been confirmed in scientific Read More...
How new home crowdfunding pay may let millennials live American dream
American Millennials are making the news once again. This time, it’s because the demographic as a whole can’t afford to purchase homes. According to a recent survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of Millennials, those born between the years 1980 and 1995, express that they want to Read More...
Shoe boxes are redesigned for environmental sustainability
Viupax wastes significantly less cardboard and occupies a smaller volume than traditional shoe boxes. Viupax—a shoe box that creator Andreas Kioroglou, founder of design studio Matadog Design, hopes will help save the planet—uses 20 to 57% less material than traditional cardboard shoe Read More...
Game teaches kids how to code with LEGO bricks
Algobrix looks to translate the principles of coding into a simple build-and-play interface Thanks to Algobrix, children now have the opportunity to learn programming before they learn how to read. Using physical bricks, he or she can simply choose and build a robot, code it to do nearly anything, Read More...
What you need to know about the hidden health cost of fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel companies receive billions of dollars in government subsidies each year. A major argument for ending those subsidies these days, is the effect that carbon-based pollution has on the atmosphere – what scientists now say causes climate change. But new research suggests that there is Read More...
A crossing for the brave: Longest suspension footbridge hangs over Swiss valley
The Swiss claim this is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. It measures 494 meters long (1,620 ft), stands 85 meters (280 ft) above the valley below and is just 65 cm (26 in) wide. If you dare to cross it and are lucky enough not to encounter someone going in the opposite Read More...