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Spider-like film doubles avocado shelf life
Concerned about the problem of plastic pollution, a scientist has developed a plant-based coating that could make food plastic wrappers obsolete. The biodegradable coating has antimicrobial properties and can easily be sprayed onto produce, such as avocados and citruses, slowing Read More...
Billionaires aren’t cool anymore in the eyes of the public and the planet
Consumerism and capitalism have been driving forces for the growth of wealth and the expansion of world economies. However, a study led by psychologists at the University of Bath has shown the pitfalls of these systems and that they have had dire consequences for the health of the planet and its Read More...
New York Harbor: an unexpectedly popular feeding ground for dolphins
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) released a new study that reveals some surprising news about the New York Harbor—it’s an unexpectedly popular feeding ground for bottlenose dolphins from spring through fall. At a glance, the New York Harbor seems anything but ideal for dolphins. Read More...
Unique Viking shipyard gives new insights into their way of life
Past civilizations are fascinating, knowing how our ancient ancestors lived, what innovations they developed and how history played out to lead to us reading this article is mind-blowing. The Vikings are one of these past influential societies that were around in the Middle Ages and were known for Read More...
Seattle installs EV chargers on utility poles for residents
Electric vehicles are the transportation of the future. In the meantime, cities are struggling to install the infrastructure that we will all need to charge our cars. This is an important issue for EV owners away from a home or office charging port, or if they live in an apartment complex. If Read More...
New photoimmunotherapy lights up and wipes out cancer cells
The future is looking light and bright in the world of cancer research! A team of European engineers, physicists, neurosurgeons, biologists, and immunologists from the UK, Poland, and Sweden have worked together to develop a potentially revolutionary cancer treatment. The treatment involves Read More...
An authentic solution to the Parthenon’s missing marble
Each country has its national symbols of pride—from the Notre Dame de Paris to the Pyramids of Giza, to the Taj Mahal—that serve as a reminder of its rich history. However, due to the West’s colonial past, many incredible creations are not in their place of origin; instead, they are found Read More...
7 men’s health issues that their support systems should understand
Male bodies are at risk for their own distinct health issues such as erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, and they also experience health issues differently than female bodies. We’ve written before about the fact that men are less likely than women to address or investigate a perceived Read More...
FDA approves first-ever hair-loss drug for severe alopecia areata
Alopecia has been slapped into the collective consciousness as of late, so it only seems appropriate to share solutions surrounding this medical condition. Back in April of this year, we wrote about a potential treatment for alopecia that would help patients regrow hair. Dr. Brett King, an Read More...
Study proves closing schools and workplaces in the pandemic saved lives
The past few years have been challenging. The pandemic forced the world indoors and caused us to adapt to a new way of life. Many of us are still adjusting and getting used to post-pandemic life and although nothing can make that easy, this new study might be able to help us remember that this Read More...