Many places in the world rely on bottled water as their source of hydration. This may be because the municipal water is not up to par, or maybe it’s because the concept has been normalized over generations. With the rise of global warming, pollution is at an all-time high. This includes the amount of plastic...

If you have ever watched a Disney movie, the earliest memory you would have would be the intro animation. One particular animation you may think you remember is of Tinkerbell. She swooshes across the screen and dots the Disney “I“. As it turns out, this was just a collective hallucination from the fans, and it...

Levi’s Jeans have been the rage for close to two centuries now. So, it honestly shouldn’t come up as a surprise when one finds an old pair of discarded jeans. Nevertheless, the situation does change when we realize that the garments from the 19th century. Recently, one such pair of jeans was sold in a...

As the cold season rolls in, the age old debate resumes: What is the most effective way to heat our homes? Heating costs can build up quickly, especially as outside temperatures hit freezing. The two prime options are to turn up the heat on an “as-needed” basis, or to keep the heat on all the...

It’s no secret that we are facing uncertain times. While that has always been true to some degree, we are suddenly seeing crises on a much larger, global, scale. Inflation has skyrocketed, resources are not as readily available, and wait times have increased significantly due to a shortage of staff and supplies. Many industries are...

Kate Chacksfield had no idea her dog, Ruby, was in danger. Ruby had snuck and eaten two brownies made with xylitol, the natural sugar substitute. Unaware that xylitol is toxic to dogs, Chacksfield didn’t know what was happening when the Hungarian Vizsla became sick thirty-six hours later. She took Ruby to a vet but the...

In today’s world, many people are struggling with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. While there are various treatment options available, some people prefer trying natural remedies first before pharmaceuticals. One such natural remedy is the Jasmine plant. Studies have shown that having this plant in your bedroom can help reduce depression, stress, and anxiety.  The...

Bees are great contributors to the pollination factor in our world. Without them, pollination would become more difficult, especially for a lot of the food we eat today. So, thanks to some very determined conservationists, they have been categorized under the same invertebrate section as fish in the endangered species act.  Bees are now Considered...

Driving can be a particularly dangerous task as people have to rely on others to also use safety practices. Moreover, people rely on their own cars to help facilitate a safe ride to their destination. As a result, many car manufacturers include features like the one that dings incessantly until everyone has on their seatbelts....

The average person, growing up, probably didn’t concern themselves with their blood pressure reading. Eventually coming to a point where we may have high blood pressure and it becomes important to be more “heart healthy”. When this happens, the most common recommendation from a doctor to improve high blood pressure is usually diet, exercise, and...

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food that’s enjoyed by food lovers all over the world. Falafel is made of chickpeas or fava beans ground up, shaped into balls or patties, and fried. It’s often served as a sandwich, with the falafel balls placed in a pita or wrapped in a flatbread along with...

The Public Works Department in Eastern Victoria put up glow-in-the-dark roads on a trial basis. Most experts are of the opinion that the technology could definitely work on road safety. Tarmac Linemarking put these roads in place which has been in collaboration with OmniGrip Direct and VicRoads. They have also installed line-markings that are photoluminescent...