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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scientists Develop Insulin which can Be Kept without Refrigeration
A group of scientists from leading chemical labs in India has made a thermostable variety of insulin that doesn’t require refrigeration. Hailed as a major breakthrough in science, this is important in the world of diabetes treatment as portability has long been an issue for people dependent on insulin shots. […]
This Mozart Sonata Found to Calm the Brain enough to Reduce Seizures in Epileptic Individuals
Back in 1993, one research found that after a group of students listened to one Mozart piano sonata for 10 minutes, they experienced an improvement in their spatial reasoning skills, more than they did after they listened to relaxation instructions for reduction of blood pressure or nothing at all. Moreover, […]
Awesome: Grocery Store Opens a ‘Chat Register’ for Lonely Elderly Customers
A popular supermarket chain from The Netherlands claims they’ll introduce 200 chat registers throughout their stores and they will be intended for customers who’re not in a rush and are looking for a chat during checkout. The initiative announced by the Jumbo chain is said to be part of their […]
Spain Bans Plastic Wraps for Fruits & Veggies in an Effort to Reduce Waste
Unfortunately, the single-use plastic wrap is what helps keep fruits and veggies fresh and clean, and almost every household or market uses it. Supermarkets are overflown with this type of packaging, most of which isn’t recyclable. Sadly, plastic waste that’s produced by food consumption ends up in landfills and the […]