In Ayurveda, an herbal remedy made from the giloy plant also known as tinospora or guduchi has been often referred to as the root of immortality. This herb is praised for its anti-inflammatory properties and is considered an excellent immunity booster against a long list of health issues, including colds, […]
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom: A Potential Brain-Boosting & Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse
This mushroom looks a lot like a lion’s scruff, hence the interesting name. It’s a potential healing powerhouse. It’s actually been associated with anti-cancerous properties and carries significant benefits for the brain. Popular in traditional Chinese medicine, this nootropic food is praised for its brain-boosting capacity and there has been […]
These Brave Females Are Part of an Anti-Poaching Team & Help Save Africa’s Wildlife
When she was 17, Kelly Lyee Chigumbura was raped near her family home in Zimbabwe’s Lower Zambezi Valley. After she realized she was pregnant with a child from her rapist, she left school and abandoned the dream of becoming a nurse. She says her goals shattered and she felt like […]
Man Creates Edible Plastic Bags to Protect the Sacred Deer of Nara in Japan
Nara is a city in Japan that attracts a lot of tourists. It’s the home to several ancient temples and artwork of historic meaning. But this city is best known for the Deer Park where visitors are allowed to interact with the sacred Nara deer. Unfortunately, these animals have frequently […]
Floating Wind Farm Could Help Power 80,000 Homes
Norway’s Wind Catching Systems have released a new concept which changes how we think about wind farms. This floating power grid consists of 100 small, multi-rotor turbines which the company claims are to produce sufficient energy to power 80,000 homes in Europe. This company was founded in 2017 and their […]
Coca-Cola Unveils Its New Sustainable Paper Bottles
Plastic pollution is a major problem that concerns all of us. So, with consumers looking for more sustainable choices, brands need to bring more responsible decisions and adapt their products accordingly. Coca-Cola is no exception. The brand had to reconsider its business practices after it was discovered they’re the worst […]
LEGO Unveils New Sustainable Toy Bricks Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
LEGO, the Danish toy manufacturer is renowned for its production of colorful bricks made of plastic. However, recently, the brand has decided to make a change that’s eco-friendly. In fact, in 2018, they made the first-ever sustainable collection from sugarcane. Now, they’ve gone further in their mission to lower plastic […]
Inventor of Hand-Cranked Washing Machines Donates the Time-Saving Device to Iraqi Refugees
70 percent of the world’s population doesn’t have access to an electric washing machine. So, to clean their clothes, people hand-wash them using available water. This is a time-consuming task and it’s mostly done by women. Therefore, the British engineer Navjot Sawhney developed the hand-cranked and efficient washing machine which […]
Carbios Is Changing the Recycling Game: Breaking Down Plastic Bottles Using Leaf Enzyme
In 2020, GNN reported that the French company Carbios had taken an enzyme from decomposing leaves and adapted it to be able to decompose plastic. Their hopeful project is already happening at the demonstration plant at Clermont-Ferrand. The company is presenting the recycling process and showing it can help achieve […]
Young Men Push Elderly Woman in Broken Scooter Home in the Pouring Rain
Helping the less fortunate never goes unnoticed. And, what these four young men did was recognized by everyone. They escorted a retirement home resident back to her residence after her scooter broke down during a rainstorm. The public relations representative at the Florida Living Independent Community in Seminole County in […]