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Scientists have discovered 4 new species of walking shark
Scientists have identified four new species of walking shark in the waters off Australia and New Guinea. While that might sound like the stuff of horror films, researchers say that the foot-long fish, which have evolved to use their fins to walk on land or in shallow water, are actually adorable. Read More...
Pushing for ambitious sustainability has become the standard in Paris
Whatever you think of them, you can’t say the new promises from Paris’s Mayor Anne Hidalgo lack ambition. Seeking re-election at the municipal polls in March, Hidalgo unveiled proposals this week that include a referendum on the role of Airbnb, a plan to make the city center “100 percent Read More...
Snack startup makes carbon-negative kelp jerky and pasta
Amidst the growing awareness about our planet’s climate crisis, there is now a burgeoning need for more sustainable food resources. In recent years, seaweed has been quite a catch for health-conscious consumers, in turn, making kelp, brown macroalgae, one of the more in-demand types of seaweed Read More...
Activists are risking their lives to rescue pets from war-torn Syria
As people fled war zones in Syria to save their lives, they often had no other choice but to leave their pets behind. Without their primary caretakers, cats and dogs ended up on the street, abandoned or abused. Spurred by the dire situation, a brave group of pet lovers has decided to embark on a Read More...
The top 9 mistakes people make when trying to establish a healthy routine
If you can’t figure out why you struggle to maintain a healthy routine, no worries. We have a story from Groom+Style that lists the top nine mistakes people make when creating routines. Perhaps it can help you get back on track. Being inconsistent The part of our brain that controls habits Read More...
Nigeria to become self-sufficient in tomato production thanks to novel technology
Nigeria consumes 2.3 million tons of tomatoes annually, but because of outdated agricultural techniques, the country has been struggling to meet consumer demand and often has to rely on importing the vegetable. Now that’s about to change as Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has unveiled a Read More...
Scientists have developed a way to give old EV batteries a ‘second life’
Typically when an EV battery reaches the end of its life-span, the manufacturer takes it back and recycles them. But according to researchers at the University of Warwick, many automotive Lithium-ion batteries have enough life left in them after a car is scrapped for “second-life” uses. To do Read More...
Amsterdam has a clever solution for reducing plastic in its canals: air bubbles
The canals which intersect Amsterdam are a famous addition to the city, but they also collect a lot of trash. When it comes to keeping these waterways clean, one solution is incredibly simple: air bubbles. Westerdok canal in Amsterdam is piloting new technology dubbed the Great Bubble Barrier. Read More...
Google just published the largest ever high-res map of brain connectivity
For all the incredible discoveries that humans have made about our world, we still know relatively little about the way brains work. But thanks to new digital technologies, we’re getting closer to understanding how the brain really functions. In that light, Google made a big announcement this Read More...
This year’s Superbowl is a major milestone for coaching diversity
This year's Superbowl offers more to be excited about than good commercials and endless snacks. In a big step for equality in athletics, the Superbowl will include 49ers coach Katie Sowers, the first female and openly gay coach to take the field in a Superbowl game. Sowers joined the 49ers in Read More...