A woman from Kenya has recycled over 20 tonnes of plastic waste since launching a product made by turning plastic into bricks [1]. Mzamvi Matee is a materials engineer in Kenya who has become a successful entrepreneur. She grew tired of her country’s inaction to reduce plastic pollution and took matters into her own hands....
The pandemic that struck the world over the last two-plus years has placed a burden on many. In 2020, a woman in Missouri stated that her landlord decided to take steps just because she could not pay her rent. Incidentally, her landlord took away her front door due to her inability. But as it stands,...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately thirty thousand cases of Lyme disease are reported by state health departments every year. This number, however, does not reflect every case of Lyme disease in the US. More recent estimates believe that number may be closer to three hundred thousand [1]. Lyme disease...
Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the entire Universe. No matter where you go, it might be weak or strong, but you can never escape its influence completely. Such are the unbreakable laws of Physics. However, it may not be completely true after all if these pictures are anything to go by. Even...
If you’re a cyclist, it would make sense for you to seek out the most beautiful trails around. Most of the time, these trails are pretty close to home. But there are cyclists from around the world who enjoy bringing their bikes along when they travel. If this is you, get ready to see the...
What happens to our bodies after we die? Right now, there are really only a few options. Either we donate our body to science, lay in a box in the ground, or get cremated, but what if we could become human compost instead? In many places around the world, graveyards are full or filling up...
You know we are in the future when even a robot commits suicide. In the summer of 2017, a patrol robot named Steve in Washington D.C. rolled itself into a fountain and died. (1) How A Robot ‘Commits Suicide‘ Steve was a Knightscope K5 security robot who patrolled an office building in Washington, D.C. While...
On April 8th, a Texas father experienced every parents’ worst nightmare: His daughter went missing. The pair were at a Dallas Mavericks game. The teenage girl went to the bathroom during halftime and never came back. Police found her 10 days later thousands of kilometers away in Oklahoma City. She was the victim of sex...
Imagine how you would react if you were walking along and you suddenly saw what you thought was a dangerous, poisonous snake. Would you stand still and back away slowly, hoping to not provoke it? Or would you jump and run away screaming, getting out of there as fast as you can? Well, as it...
A powerful cosmic ray has stunned researchers, leaving them puzzled about its origin and significance. Here’s what we know about this groundbreaking discovery. In a fascinating revelation, an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray named “Amaterasu,” after a Japanese Godess, has hit Earth. This particle carries an unprecedented energy level, second only to the legendary “Oh My God”...
Have you ever wondered where the names of your favorite sodas come from? The name-reasoning behind drinks like Coca-Cola and Pepsi has long been shrouded in mystery, leaving many to wonder about the significance behind these labels. In the case of Pepsi, the actual meaning behind its name might surprise you. A Naming Tale from...
Losing a loved one is always a difficult experience to go through. When you are losing them due to illness, that process can often be long and drawn out. There will be moments when you think you are losing them, only for them to bounce back, at least for a little while. The not knowing...
