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Traditional Chinese medicinal herb shows promise as male contraceptive
The introduction of contraceptive methods was groundbreaking for women’s reproductive rights, giving them the power to decide when and if they wanted to have kids without forfeiting sex. However, since then, responsibility for reproduction and contraception has been shouldered primarily by women. Read More...
Japanese knife maker develops the world’s first disposable paper razor
While they’re a cheap and convenient way to carry out your shaving routine, most disposable razors only last for a couple of shaves before they become blunt and are tossed away. Plus, since they’re mainly made of plastic, they’re destined to become just another contributor to our growing Read More...
March 9, 2021
The first reports are in from Stockton's UBI experiment indicating it's been a success so far. That and how one phone call a day can boost mental health and wellbeing today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 9, 2021
The first reports are in from Stockton's UBI experiment indicating it's been a success so far. That and how one phone call a day can boost mental health and wellbeing today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 9, 2021
The first reports are in from Stockton's UBI experiment indicating it's been a success so far. That and how one phone call a day can boost mental health and wellbeing today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 9, 2021
The first reports are in from Stockton's UBI experiment indicating it's been a success so far. That and how one phone call a day can boost mental health and wellbeing today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Critically endangered harlequin toad bred in the UK for the first time
The stunning harlequin toad is a critically endangered frog whose native habitat lies in the rainforests of Panama and Costa Rica. Because they are so rare and face extinction in their native homeland, a team of scientists in the UK has undertaken the task of breeding this elusive species outside Read More...
Seven strategies to jump-start a zero-waste lifestyle
As the negative impacts of human-driven climate change become more obvious in our day-to-day lives, humanity is experiencing a shift in consciousness that prioritizes sustainability and minimizing our carbon footprint. However, breaking old habits in exchange for sustainable ones, such as Read More...
Fiji’s coral reefs once again boom with life after cyclone destruction
When Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Fiji back in 2016, it decimated the reefs across the archipelago’s Namena reserve and Vatu-i-Ra. But four years later, to the delight of researchers, the coral reefs in the region are now once again thriving with life and vibrant colors. Following a recent Read More...
New vaccine eliminates and prevents recurring UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common and painful condition which occurs when bacteria gets into the urinary tract. These are most often treated with antibiotics which can be tough on the body and even pave the way for an infection return. Fortunately, researchers at Duke University have Read More...