Seville is a Spanish city located in the south of the country. And, it’s also the city with the highest number of orange trees, i.e. more than 45K. And, there are so many oranges that despite the residents’ appetite, tons of these fruits end up being thrown away. But, thanks […]
The popular beverage that appeared only several years ago is becoming people’s favorite drink. Mushroom coffee is promoted as a great way to boost your focus, energy, and positivity. But, what’s the science behind it? –Mushroom coffee is coffee beans ground with mushroom extracts which are praised for their potent […]
According to researchers, underwater sea grass in coastal parts seems to trap plastic particles in bundles of fibers, known as Neptune balls. Without any human assistance, these plants, growing on sea beds, may be able to trap around 900 m plastic stuff from the Mediterranean on a yearly basis, says […]
This New Zealand designer created a new solar-powered skylight which helps desalinate salt water. Now, thanks to this device, people from coastal Chile can easily access safe water for drinking. Saltwater isn’t drinkable because of the high presence of salt it has. In the slums of Chile, where there are […]
The disposable masks we wear on a daily basis because of the pandemic usually end up in the trash can. And, from there, they usually go into landfills. However, researchers have come up with a new method that could help use these masks for road making. Namely, scientists from the […]
Air pollution is a common environmental problem all around the world and people are suffering because of it. Knowing the damage that bad air can inflict upon us, it’s good to know that there are some beautiful and good-looking plants you can keep indoors and they will help you purify […]
A group of puppies that were destined to become canine meat in China were saved by a US charity. They collected 34 of these pups and flew them to New York where they will be placed with loving families. The dogs were flown from Air China from Beijing to JFK […]
Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of amazing tiny houses, some of which took our breaths away. One more to this list is definitely Thoreau’s cabin that is built in NSW in Australia by Richie Northcott and Alice Nivison from the Fresh Prince Studio. The home is simple and […]
Did you know that when one of the biggest animals in the ocean sleeps, things look pretty odd? Namely, recently, popular photos have appeared online and show sperm whales together, motionless and arranged vertically in the water. These whales that are approximately the size of school buses, almost always seem […]
Although it first sounds like it’s a plot straight out of a science fiction blockbuster, scientists are actually real about it. They’ve suggested permanently dimming the sun in South Africa to save her from the deadly droughts. This scheme would involve pumping immense amounts of gas into the atmosphere above […]
