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Can a Craigslist for cucumbers tackle the UK's food waste?
Where most people see a bruised banana, Saasha Celestial-One and Tessa Cook see a chance to share. Their new app, Olio, allows greengrocers, cafes, restaurants and neighbours to photograph and post food that is surplus, unappealing or close to expiry; other app users then request it and are Read More...
Why groundbreaking thinkers aren't afraid to try new things
Filmmaker Wim Wenders, 70, is an industry legend for films like "Wings of Desire" and "Buena Vista Social Club." But he recently made news for a late-life career switch: Next June, at the Berlin State Opera, he'll direct "The Pearl Fishers," an opera by the French composer Bizet, who is famous for Read More...
Unilever develops groundbreaking sustainable packaging
On any given day, 2 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no other company touches so many people’s lives in so many different ways. From healthy foods to indulgent ice cream, and Read More...
Mighty mealworms: Solution for food insecurity, pollution
Science News from research organizations Date: Source: Wake Forest University Summary: Can mealworms be used to solve two global problems? Researchers suggest that yes: for food sustainability and plastic pollution. Share: FULL STORY Biology students at Wake Forest University are using mealworms to Read More...
How crowdfunding can help save Silicon Valley from its harebrained investors
There are fears that another Ice Age is about to hit Silicon Valley because of the implosion of its unicorns — start-ups valued at more than one billion dollars. By one estimate there were 229 such companies in January of this year. Their valuations are dropping precipitously because they were Read More...
The sun: The ultimate BBQ
Summertime often equals campfires and BBQ parties. However, what serves as a luxurious and enjoyable pastime for the lucky few, is actually serious health-hazard for most. Globally, over 4 million people die every year from household air pollution mostly due to cooking over burning wood, animal Read More...
Smart earplugs put a waterfall in your ear
Earplugs are nothing new. They're found in the ears of workers on airport tarmacs, kids at concerts and in many a bedroom where one partner uses them to drown out the snoring of the other. But earplugs that use electronics to help drown out the world around are, in fact, a relatively new invention. Read More...
Yoga and meditation reduce Alzheimer’s risk and impact
A new pilot study suggests yoga and meditation are more effective than memory enhancement exercises for managing mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A team of neuroscientists found that a three-month course Read More...
Ethiopian farmers show climate change example and make a desert bloom again
Climate change will increase droughts in many parts of the world posing challenges for food production. Ethiopia is in the middle of the worst drought in 50 years. It’s also home to a successful experiment to make the land more resilient to drought. If we are going to adapt to our changing Read More...
Turmeric latte: the 2016 health drink
Turmeric is a spice that is one of the best inflammation fighters. It’s the main ingredient of curries. In a new report on food trends in the US, Google singled out turmeric’s ascent after searches for the spice increased by 56 percent from November 2015 to January 2016. Turmeric is now also Read More...