Several trials of a four-day workweek done in Iceland were overwhelmingly successful. Many workers started working shorter hours and this didn’t affect their productivity negatively. In fact, in some cases, it actually improved it. Researchers say this is groundbreaking proof for the efficacy of reducing work hours for the well-being […]
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology found that the microbes in the stomachs of cows are capable of dissolving plastic and potentially offer a new, sustainable method to clear out plastic waste. These microbes come from the rumen, one of the four parts that […]
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 […]