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How farms can heal forests
Let’s admit it, guys: Trees are pretty awesome. They’re nature’s air conditioners, they’re hella pretty to look at, and they’re really efficient carbon sinks. And, it turns out, when they come together to form a forest, trees gain the superpower of living pretty much Read More...
Solar energy from discarded car batteries
MIT researchers have developed a simple procedure for making a promising type of solar cell using lead recovered from discarded lead-acid car batteries — a practice that could benefit both the environment and human health. As new lead-free car batteries come into use, old batteries would be Read More...
Save the environment with pulses: the smart alternative to meat
The world’s demand for meat and animal products is still climbing, which is seriously bad news for the planet. And not only does it come at a huge environmental cost, but only a small fraction of the original protein from meat remains once it arrives to your plate. If you want to improve your Read More...
How artificial intelligence can help burn victims
No matter how much experience a medical professional has under their belt, spotting whether a severe burn is healing nicely or at risk of infection is no easy task. Sometimes the details that reveal the condition of burn are so miniscule that they cannot be seen, but soon enough doctors may not Read More...
Engineers in Iceland come up with solid way to get rid of CO2 pollution
High up in Iceland’s western volcanic zone, engineers are sequestering carbon dioxide pollution by turning it into rock. Known as the CarbFix project, the engineers dissolve CO2 in water and send it deep beneath the ground where it reacts with basalt rock to become calcite. The engineers claim 95 Read More...
Research identifies three key lifestyle factors to prevent Alzheimer’s
It’s always good when science confirms common sense (although we should be able to do without it!). According to a new study eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, and maintaining a normal weight appear to reduce protein buildups in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s Read More...
5 easy ways to avoid pesky mosquitos
As we approach another weekend, chances are you’ll be spending some time outside to enjoy the late August weather. It’s high barbecue season, which also means it’s mosquito season. If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ll know that this year is as important as any for avoiding Read More...
These vegan dairy products are made from milk
The milk aisle at the supermarket is a dizzying array of choices, with soy, almond, hemp, and other plant alternatives more popular than ever. But many customers buy these substitute products—whether for health, allergy, or environmental reasons—only to turn around and head straight back for Read More...
Natural scale caterpillar soft robot is powered and controlled with light
Researchers, using the liquid crystal elastomer technology have demonstrated a bioinspired micro-robot capable of mimicking caterpillar gaits in natural scale. The 15-millimeter long soft robot harvests energy from green light and is controlled by spatially modulated laser beam. Apart from Read More...
Why you want your cotton bedsheets to be organic and fair trade
In July, when the U.S. hit peak heat and humidity levels, Cotton Incorporated, the national trade association for cotton importers and producers, launched a campaign called #CoolerInCotton with a video about how the textile can alleviate sweaty summer woes. A young woman prances around on an Read More...