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Scientists develop 3D-printing method to replace damaged knee cartilage
Out of all the parts of the human body, the knee is perhaps the most infamous for its susceptibility to wear and tear. Surgeries to remove some of the damaged meniscus—the rubbery cartilage in the knee— is not uncommon amongst older adults, but the good news is that there’s a promising Read More...
Purina introduces sustainable pet food made from insect protein
Insects are an increasingly popular source of sustainable protein and thanks to Purina, your pets can join in on the potential food of the future as well. The company’s new “Purina Beyond Nature's Protein” will include insect protein from black soldier fly larvae as well as plant proteins Read More...
How a city of 2.5 million ensures everyone has free access to healthy food
In a nation characterized by abundance, it’s baffling that some 10.5 percent of households in the US suffer from food insecurity. This fact becomes even more stupefying when we consider that an estimated 30 to 40 percent of America’s food supply winds up in the trash. With this in mind, we ask Read More...
New York’s first professional streetery builder is keeping restaurants afloat
At the beginning of the pandemic, outdoor dining looked like a shamble of folding tables quickly pushed into bike lanes and onto sidewalks. But now, after more than half a year, al-fresco pandemic meals include colorful fences, outdoor heaters, and even, in some cities, dining bubbles. New York Read More...
This project uses beams of light to expand global access to the internet
There are more than 3 billion people in the world who still lack access to the internet. Many of them live in remote areas with rough terrain where deploying conventional internet infrastructure, such as fiber optic cables, is a difficult and expensive undertaking. But X, Alphabet’s moonshot Read More...
Innovative pet scheme matches over 10,000 cats with potential owners
More than 10,000 shelter cats have found a new home since the start of the pandemic thanks to a campaign set up by the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Called Hands-Free Homing, the scheme was launched in March by non-profit Cats Protection in a bid to ensure that cats could still be homed Read More...
Running in the winter? These 6 tips will help keep you safe
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, data from the fitness app Fitbit reveals that more users are opting for stress-relieving and non-gym related fitness actives, including running. If you belong to this group of runners and enjoy logging your miles outdoors, you probably noticed that it’s Read More...
Scientists have created a method that turns moon dust into oxygen
As you might expect, supporting human life on the Moon requires breathable oxygen. But there’s only so much that astronauts can take with them, so figuring out how to produce it there is essential. Now, a British company is working on extracting oxygen from moon dust, which could be invaluable Read More...
Campaign to save giant fig tree in Kenya from proposed highway succeeds
The fig tree is considered sacred among Kenya’s most populous ethnic group, the Kikuyu. That’s why it was no surprise to see the Kikuyu people and other environmentalists stage protests when the country’s roads agency announced plans to uproot a giant fig tree in order to make way for a Read More...
This spicy ingredient can lower your risk of heart disease
If you’re a spice lover, we’ve got good news for you. The American Heart Association has released a report detailing that chili peppers can reduce your risk of heart disease and even extend your life. Capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their kick, had previously been linked to Read More...