Did you know that we spend a third of our day in bed? And, have you ever wondered how many bacteria there are in our bed sheets and pillowcases, even after only a week of using them? And, it’s more shocking to learn that some people don’t even change them […]
Believe it or not, thanks to this new innovative Japanese invention, men can now breastfeed their children too! Made by Dentsu, a Japanese company, the Father’s Nursing Assistant, enables men to carry milk and to feed their babies through an artificial nipple. The device is wrapped over one shoulder and […]
This 27-year-old student beat out more than 1800 other entries with his unique renewable system AuREUS. Intended for windows and walls of buildings, Carvey Maigue invented a new material that’s made using rotting veggies and fruits. Thanks to his invention, the Mapua University student was named Global Sustainability Winner at […]
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 […]
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 […]
This newly-developed laser system may help surgeons eliminate cancer with more precision. It’s a potent method that’s being developed by scientists in Scotland. The experts from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh hope that this method will help surgeons distinguish cancerous cells in a better resolution and eliminate them without damaging […]
Nzambbi Matee is the founder of the Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, a factory which transforms plastic waste into building materials that last. Matee explains that their product is almost 5 times sturdier than concrete. And, when you throw it, it doesn’t crack, despite the loud bang it makes. Her factory, […]
Hello and welcome to the wonderful and weird world of ‘cave gardening’. If you’re hearing this term for the first time, don’t worry-you’re not alone. Many people actually had no idea until they checked out the BBC’s Follow the Food show and realized the immense agricultural things happening below the […]
Sustainable and eco-friendly ideas are always welcoming and encouraging. And, a great example of it is this eco-building designed by students with Moroccan hemp. This design actually entered in an international Solar Decathlon and it works without an electrical grid and uses all-natural materials for its construction. Meet the Sunimplant […]
When young Lydia Denton learned that children were dying in hot car deaths due to being accidentally left behind, she decided to do something about it. 2 years later, the now 12-year-old girl who lives in North Carolina won a $20K prize for her invention-a car seat device which measures […]