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Combatting food-waste through producing snack bars out of leftover fruits
Two British environmentalists have found a creative way to do something about the enormous waste of fruit that is overproduced or deemed not suitable for supermarkets due to minor deficits. The pair decided to make snacks out of produce that would otherwise been thrown away. They collect fruit from Read More...
Mars tells consumers which products not to eat all of the time
Many leading food companies make products that are not so healthy for consumers. In a never-before-seen move within the food industry, Mars will distinguish its products between “everyday” and “occasional” items on food labels and on its website. This means that the company itself will tell Read More...
Turn your pee into power with a fuel cell
British researchers have developed a fuel cell that produces energy out of urine. The cell uses biological processes to generate electricity, and would cost only one pound sterling. The researchers see that the fuel cell could be a lifeline to people in remote areas, generating cheap, renewable and Read More...
US and China want to fast track Paris climate deal and speed up fight against global warming
The U.S and China are leading a push to fast track the Paris climate accord. The initial agreement was to have the climate accord go into force by 2020. The Americans and the Chinese are now aiming at 2017, if not this year. The accelerated timeline would be an advantage to the U.S as it would Read More...
How to stop racing thoughts
Having fast, repetitive thought patterns about a particular topic is a common feature of anxiety. They can happen anytime you are in an anxious or stressed state, even if you are not experiencing other symptoms of a mental disorder. Racing thoughts can take the energy out of you and leave you Read More...
Self-driving car completes 1,200-mile roadtrip across China
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ford Motor Co.’s partner in China, said it completed a 1,200-mile road trip to test a self-driving car as part of its ambitions to produce highly automated vehicles by 2020. The car set off from the company’s headquarters in Chongqing and reached Read More...
Eating nuts linked to lower risk of colon cancer
Eating nuts has been linked to a number of health benefits, such as a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Now, new findings from South Korea suggest that a nut-rich diet may also reduce a person's risk of colon cancer. The researchers found a reduction in this risk for both men and Read More...
Acupuncture reduces pain after surgery
Stanford University doctors conclude that acupuncture during surgery reduces pain. Research published in The Laryngoscope finds acupuncture effective for reducing pain and improving restoration of a normal diet postoperatively when acupuncture is applied during surgery. A doctor examines a tonsil. Read More...
This pea-based milk is healthier than almond milk, and actually tastes almost like milk
After building Method, the sustainable soap brand, into a $100 million-plus business, cofounder Adam Lowry probably could have retired. Instead, he tackled a new problem: the unsustainability of milk. Dairy has a massive carbon footprint, and a single gallon of milk takes 1,000 gallons of water to Read More...
Modelling shows move to 100% renewable energy would save Australia money
Transitioning Australia to 100% renewable energy by 2050 would cost less than continuing on the current path, according to a new modelling report. Building the infrastructure to supply renewable energy for all electricity, transport and industry would cost about $800bn between now and 2050, the Read More...