An international team of scientists from Russia and India have succeeded in creating an edible food wrap that’s suitable to be used with fruits, veggies, meat, seafood, and poultry. The wrap is made using natural ingredients only and the research notes they’re safe for the health of the consumer and […]
Although styrene is naturally found in foods and drinks like cinnamon, strawberries, and coffee, when strung together with other chemicals, it’s used to create a foam insulation for protection of sensitive electronics. However, the problem with this material is that it’s almost impossible to be recycled. But, a new innovative […]
According to data by the NCAES, by 2025, estimates are that there will be at least 100 bags of plastic per a foot of coastline in the world. Sadly, plastic waste kills around 100,000 marine mammals every year, as well as millions of fish and birds. In the effort to […]
Although it can be a real blessing to turn on the AC during those hot summer days, our energy bills won’t be as relieved. On the contrary, things will get quite hot, especially if you turn it on quite a bit. But, what if we told you that it’s possible […]
Before too long, we may be able to purchase lozenge that will rebuild our tooth enamel and whiten our pearls. Of course, this will only happen if this team of researchers from the University of Washington succeeds in their clinical trials and makes these lozenges commercially available. Trial Starts on […]
Daverius Peters had just arrived to his school graduation ceremony in May when he wasn’t given permission to enter the center where it was held. The 18-year-old graduate wore the mandatory purple cap and gown; however, as the school representative at the door told him, his ‘shoes were wrong’. Peters […]
When Lindsay Sobel was twelve, she went to a basketball game at the LA Staples Center arena and was shocked by how much homelessness there was in the area. She remembers seeing how many homeless people had terrible life conditions, something she believed no one deserves. And, it also struck […]
The declining crime rates in the US have led to prisons closing and officials looking into creative ways to repurpose them. One such prison from Connecticut has been repurposed into a storage for documents whereas another one is used for training new correction officers. Some have been emptied, but not […]
It’s no secret that we benefit from spending time in nature. A brisk walk and a breath of fresh air or basking in the summer sun are all activities we associate with relaxation. Numerous studies have concluded that being in contact with nature has positive influence on our mental and […]
According to a research done in Singapore, consuming mushrooms more than twice per week may help us avert memory and language issues happening after the age of 60. Namely, it’s believed that a one-of-kind antioxidant found in mushrooms is the ‘culprit’ for their brain-protective benefits. The researchers concluded that the […]