Designed by Studio Gang, an architecture company, The Populus is a hotel built in Denver, Colorado, and the first of this type in the US: it’s not just carbon neutral, but carbon positive! The exterior of the Populus, as well as the name from the scientific name for the aspen […]
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Three-Legged Dog Battling Cancer Rescues a Baby Otter from the River
This sweet, three-legged dog is undergoing treatment for cancer and he came to the rescue of a lost baby otter in the St. Croix River in Lakeland, Minnesota on Easter Sunday this year. The friendly Goldendoodle named Gus who had to have an amputation because of a malignant tumor jumped […]
Biggest Floating Solar Park in Europe Is Perfectly Integrated into this Portuguese Reservoir
The Portuguese reservoir Alqueva is the home to the biggest floating solar park in Europe and it will take shape this July. The two tugboats are moving the 12000 solar panels that are the size of four football fields to the mooring on the reservoir. This floating solar park is […]
New California Law Requires Grocery Stores to Donate the Edible Food Waste
A new law came into effect in California in January this year. It’s aimed to help out the people directly affected by rising food insecurity and lower the emissions of greenhouse gases. To this extent, rather than throwing away the expired or unused food, Senate Bill 1383 requires grocery stores […]
This Plastic-Eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste. Here Is How
A variant of an enzyme has been created by a group of scientists and engineers from the University of Texas and was found beneficial in dissolving plastic waste at a fast rate. This enzyme is able to dissolve plastics that naturally need centuries to degrade to do it within several […]
6 Reasons Why Adding Algal Oil to Your Diet Will Better Your Overall Health (Great for Vegetarians!)
Algal oil is an oil derived from algae. It’s rich in DHA which accounts for 97 percent of the omega 3s in the brain. But, not a sufficient number of Americans get the needed amount of this pivotal fatty acid. Algal oil is a plant-based, marine oil that doesn’t originate […]
5 Ultimate Herbs to Support Your Memory & Brain Health
Our brains are working non-stop; they’re processing, deciding, reacting, analyzing, etc. all the time so it’s no wonder they need all the support they can get to function optimally. Whether it’s dealing with the mental tiredness at the end of a long day or keeping your cognitive function sharp as […]
Five Best Herbs for Respiratory Support & Lung Detox
The lungs never rest. They ensure life-giving oxygen is flowing into the body while removing carbon dioxide. This rhythmic exchange is one of the many wonders of human physiology. A healthy respiratory system is pivotal for our overall health, but the lungs are also a delicate organ that is under […]
5 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Mango Leaves
Mango is a sweet and tropical fruit of the mango tree and it’s one of the most popular fruits in the world. However, the leaves of the trees are also edible and offer wonderful health benefits! The young green mango leaves are tender so they’re often cooked and consumed in […]