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French multinational food company Danone creates the world's largest public benefit corporation
French multinational food company Danone has acquired the health-focused brand WhiteWave, uniting under the name DanoneWave. This is special because Danone is listing the company as a public benefit corporation, becoming one of the largest in the world to date. Benefit corporations are unique Read More...
This type of exercise may help you live longer
In a recent study, researchers found that a specific type of exercise called high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can boost your chances of living longer. HIIT, whether in the form of cycling or weight training, improves age-related decline in muscle mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses that Read More...
Larry Page's flying car will be available to buy before the end of the year
Kitty Hawk, the mysterious flying car startup backed by Alphabet CEO Larry Page, has finally launched and its first vehicle will be available by the end of this year. Kitty Hawk president Sebastian Thrun, who helped create Google's self-driving car, today tweeted a link to Kitty Hawk's website Read More...
In-flight, on-demand hydrogen production could mean 'greener' aircraft
Science News from research organizations Source: American Technion Society Summary: Technion researchers have developed a safe and efficient way to produce hydrogen on board a plane in flight. Using aluminum particles and water (fresh or waste), the technology could one day help meet in-flight Read More...
How companies can lead on anti-deforestation efforts
Pressure, both from environmental groups and local communities, has been instrumental in nudging multinational companies to become more environmentally responsible. Consumer preferences are shifting as well, though most have made it clear that they only want environmentally responsible products as Read More...
IllumiBowl's latest toilet light also kills germs
IllumiBowl's motion-activated, multi-color toilet night light may have seemed like a silly idea when it first launched, but don't laugh -- it's a practical solution if you'd rather not flick on the regular bathroom light (and momentarily blind yourself) just to do your business. And it appears that Read More...
Can we fight climate change with trees and grass?
Can we use trees and other plants as a weapon in the fight against climate change? Earth's greenery comes with natural carbon-capturing abilities, but now several studies are investigating how to tweak those tendencies to have a maximum impact on carbon dioxide levels in the Read More...
Cow poop is producing tons of power for American farms
We know that you’ve heard of wind and solar power, but have you heard of poop power? At some farms in the US, cow manure is being mixed with food waste to form a smelly smoothie that gets dumped in something called a digester. Inside the digester, microorganisms break down the mixture of dung and Read More...
These artificial ice glaciers are solving the water crisis in the Himalayas
High temperatures and minimal rainfall have left the Himalayas bone-dry. To solve the water shortage, an engineer has come up with an ingenious solution called the “ice stupa”, an artificial glacier. Melted water from existing glaciers is diverted underground through pipes that lead to the Read More...
Purify the air in your home or office with this wall of plants
A company based in Finland has developed a remotely-monitored smart wall of plants that constantly purifies indoor air. The wall requires little to no management from the owner, and provides a steady supply of clean air. With an online design guide, the plant walls are easily customized to the Read More...