А team of scientists successfully used algae to power a low-energy computer chip for a period of six months. The team from the University of Cambridge closed a cyanobacteria colony (blue-green algae) in a metal enclosure the size of an AA battery. They left the unit near a window and […]
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5 Warning Signs of Being Gaslighted in a Relationship
Gaslighting is a strategy of emotional abuse which triggers others to question their thinking, emotions, and sanity. People who gaslight will often try to convince the other side of their own perception and tell them theirs is wrong. They gaslight others to make the mistrust their own thoughts and instincts. […]
Amazing News: Scientists Developed Biodegradable Batteries that can Be Buried in Soil after Use
Singapore scientists from the Nanyang Technological University have successfully developed biodegradable batteries that can be buried in the soil after they’re no longer useful. These paper-thin zinc batteries could one day become the eco-friendly and sustainable method of powering our smartphones and other electronic devices. These batteries are made of […]
Denmark Cleverly Repurposes Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
With worries about climate change being a hot topic in recent years, it comes as no surprise that plenty of countries globally are changing their power consumption and switching to renewable sources of energy. One of the most popular sustainable alternative energies is definitely the wind one. In places such […]
School in Arkansas Installs Solar Panels to Save on Energy & Increase Teachers’ Pay
In this small, rural town in Arkansas, the future seems to have arrived. Realizing the power of renewable energy and its benefits, a school located there uses solar panels to save money. The city known as Batesville is located in the northeast part of the state and has a small […]
Teen Girls at this Sydney School Are Taught How to Change Tires & Check Oil Levels
As part of a new initiative in every student in Australia to be taught important life skills, this group of teen girls were recently being taught how to maintain their cars. The students from Year 11 from the Stella Maris College in Manly, located on the northern beaches of Sydney, […]
What Does It Look Like: Healthy vs. Abusive Romantic Relationship
One thing’s for sure-there’s a huge difference between a healthy and abusive relationship. In the healthy ones, a person can be abusive occasionally; however, most of the time, they’re full of love, care, and respect. On the other hand, being in an abusive relationship is full of abuse and control-one […]
Malawain Teenager Builds a Windmill from Trash to Power His Village
A Malawian teenager William Kamkwamba taught himself how to make electric windmills from trash and gained worldwide acceptance. He has been praised by climate change advocates like Al Gore, as well as business leaders worldwide. His achievements are indeed remarkable and against-all-odds as he needed to quit school at the […]
Disney Goes Green: Half A Million Solar Panels To Power Their Theme Parks
Did you know that Walt Disney Company is powering the whole complex of four parks in central Florida using solar energy as a renewable source? The 270-acre solar farm is online and producing power, according to a company statement issued on February 20th. This new solar farm joined the Mickey-shaped […]