Climate change is arguably the greatest environmental threat that humanity has ever faced. There is no country that isn’t experiencing its devastating effects. Ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up during the winter, trees are flowering too soon, plant and animal ranges have shifted, glaciers have shrunk, storms are now stronger and more frequent, […]
Nutella is beloved around the world, and has such a die-hard fanbase that it’s reached near cult-like status. Parents have tried to name their kids after the chocolatey spread, people have invented locks to prevent others from breaking into their stash, and in 2018, “Nutella Riots” spread across France when one supermarket chain put it […]
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This $1 million ‘sliding home’ seems like the ideal fix for unpredictable weather—it adjusts to the seasons by opening up its glass structure in the summer and sealing tight for a warm winter. Situated in the English countryside of Suffolk, this special three-bedroom place is wrapped up in a ‘wooden casing’ that moves around. Impressing […]
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Unless you grew up living completely off the land, I’m going to guess that going to the grocery store has been something you’ve participated in since you were a baby. You’ve gone many times, in fact, that you probably don’t even think much about their design or structure. If you stop and think about it, […]
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About 65% of the rubber consumed worldwide is derived from fossil fuels. Thankfully, there are people working hard to change that. In Germany, researchers and tire companies are looking into the past to help make the future of tires more sustainable. They have developed tires made of dandelion rubber. (1) Taraxagum: Tires Made From Dandelion […]
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For those who are always forgetting to water their plants, meet the Hexa robot created by robotics company Vincross. Hexa is a small, spider-like robot designed for people who’d like to experiment with robotics. But Tianqi Sun, the CEO of Vincross, realized Hexa could serve another function. It could take care of plants for forgetful […]
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Energy experts believe by the year 2050, solar energy would have become the largest and most-used source of electricity in the world. [1] Solar power is an easy-to-harness, clean, renewable source of energy that can be accessed almost anywhere across the globe. As long as the sun is up and your solar panels or photovoltaic […]
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Scientists have long touted methane as a viable source of alternative fuel. The gas is abundant in the atmosphere, plus it is very easily accessible. However, making methane-powered technology whose efficiency is comparable to normal gasoline has remained a challenge. However, for one Dutchman, it was a welcome challenge. Dutch national Gijs Schalkx, an artist […]
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We all know that some foods aren’t very healthy for our bodies. Did you know, however, that just eating some of these foods can actually shorten your life? That’s right: New Research shows that some foods add time while others take it away. Even just one hot dog, for example, can shorten your life by […]
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Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz, an 8-year-old, has won an award from Mexico’s largest university for a device that can help people living in poverty. She designed and made a device that uses solar power to heat water—and it’s made out of all recycled materials. She’s from Chiapas, Mexico, where resources are limited. “People don’t have the money to […]
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Have you always wanted to live off-grid, but haven’t worked up the nerve to actually go out and do it? Well, this family did. For the last twelve years, this family has been. That’s right: No electricity or water bills, no nothing. This is how it’s going for them. (1) The Family Who Has Been […]
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A 13-year-old student in New Brunswick, Canada, with the help of his classmates and principal, has begun growing what is called a “Food Forest”. The goal behind this forest of food is to make fresh, healthy produce more accessible for everyone – especially for those less fortunate. This is the story of how a school […]
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