This innovative, “smart” packaging may put an end to food poisoning, according to this group of scientists who invented it. The US and Singapore researchers claim this packaging can destroy harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and listeria and thus, maintain the freshness of veggies, fruits, meat, and fish longer. […]
One in six Norwegians older than 80 has Alzheimer’s and the numbers are even higher in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this debilitating disease. However, a new and innovative method may offer light at the end of the tunnel and it’s been discovered with […]
One autonomous drone helped save the life of a 71-year-old man who had a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the drone which delivered a defibrillator, the doctor helping the man could save his life. The man fell ill while he was shovelling snow, just outside his house in Trollhattan in Sweden. […]
This elementary school teacher from North Carolina raised more than $100K for the students in need during the Christmas season and helped them have a full belly during the holiday season. Turquoise LeJeune Parker, a teacher at Lakewood Elementary in Durham, NC hosts a fundraiser every year and the money […]
Passive solar greenhouses work without any fossil fuel and help grow peppers, cabbages, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. A former geologist, Dong Jianyi has taken a scientific approach to the cultivation of cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, and other veggies at his innovative farm near Olds, Alta. He used to work in the oil […]
The Clinic Hospital in Barcelona announced promising results for individuals diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This is the second most common type of blood cancer. One Joan Gel, a 67-year-old resident of Mataro in Barcelona, used to work at a factory for detergents. Now he’s retired and says he owes his […]
Excessive application of salt on the roads is known to pollute the urban waterways and cause damage to vehicles. This is why some cities are searching for less damaging and greener options to de-ice their roads. One of these methods is a potion of beet-enhanced brine for coating roads. Washington […]
When dealing with an earache or an ear infection, reach for sea salt and a sock to speed up the healing. This is one of the most popular DIY remedies for a painful or infected ear. It helps lower the discomfort and pain, which is very common during the cold […]
Germs can make us ill, but it also depends on how our body will respond to them. Some simple habits, according to experts, increase our risk of poor health. We need to keep the immunity strong if we want to fight off infections. Keeping the immune system strong is pivotal […]
Tamarind is a popular tropical fruit that’s used in dishes worldwide. It may also have certain healing properties. Tamarind is the fruit of a hardwood tree known as Tamarindus indica. It originates from Africa, but it’s grown elsewhere in tropical regions, including Pakistan and India. The bean-like pods are filled […]