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Ice Melt

A "zombie virus" is being studied from Siberian permafrost

European Researchers warned that climate change could reanimate frozen "zombie viruses" and expose humans to lethal diseases. In November 2022, researchers from France, Germany and Russia announced that they had reanimated one such virus. The virus they brought back to life had been frozen for more than 50,000...
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Health

First cancer vaccine in the world may be available soon

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Solar

Europe embraces solar power in a revolutionary way

Europe is accelerating its use of solar power, in part motivated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. In line with Europe’s pledge to half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the EU is installing solar panels and roof tiles just about everywhere. Before the war in Ukraine, solar accounted for 6% of the EU’s...
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Urban Gardening

Harry Herbs makes urban gardening easy and fun

Harry Herbs is a new hydroponic system aimed at making urban gardening easy and fun. The company’s mission is to make gardening accessible to everyone in order to reduce transport emissions, product packaging and improve the availability of fresh foods. Recently wrapping up a successful launch on...
HOW TO- Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
DIY

HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Replace single-use home products with earth-friendly Nimbus

Armed with the power of plants, Nimbus offers multi-use cleaning and household items that minimize single-use waste. The sustainably-minded company aims to create products we use every day, with reduced impact on the environment. The Nimbus journey began in 2012 when co-founder Bukit Lawang traveled to...
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Businesses

These Harp workspace dividers are made from bungee cords

Inscape, a maker of workplace products, has just partnered with commercial furniture designer and manufacturer Connection to create unique workspace solutions. Their first collection is called Harp. Harp is a space divider designed for emerging workplace trends that creates "neighborhood" zones with multiple accessory...
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Technology

New magnetic material can clean microplastics in an hour

Microplastics have become a problem in our current world in every aspect. They are found nearly everywhere and have been traced in our foods and water. To deal with the menace, scientists are working around the clock to find a solution. Researchers at the University of Surrey have now developed a robot...
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Drinks

Vegan milk alternatives you might not have heard of

Generations have been raised on cow’s milk, with a bit of goat’s milk mixed in in some areas of the world. There might even be a sampling of yak, buffalo, horse, sheep and even reindeer to choose from. In recent years, however, a flood of non-animal milk options has hit grocery store shelves. This is...

Generations have been raised on cow’s milk, with a bit of goat’s milk mixed in in some areas of the world. There might even be a sampling...
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DIY

7 eco-friendly insulation alternatives for a green home

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Public Spaces

Stefano Boeri Architetti designs a forest stadium in Milan

In Milan, Italy, Stefano Boeri Architetti and a team, including ARUP, Fabio Novembre and Balich Wonder Studio, have just unveiled the plans for the design of the International Forest Stadium. The project will be located in the San Siro area of Milan and is the winning design from a competition announced in 2019...

In Milan, Italy, Stefano Boeri Architetti and a team, including ARUP, Fabio Novembre and Balich Wonder Studio, have just unveiled the plans for...
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Gardening

Welcome to Nemo's Garden, where plants grow under the sea

We’ve probably all heard of NASA’s efforts to grow vegetables in space. But some industrious gardeners are exploring an unusual solution closer to home: undersea gardening. Nemo’s Garden, an innovative project based in Noli, Italy, has grown about 600 crops from around the globe. They’ve found a way to...

We’ve probably all heard of NASA’s efforts to grow vegetables in space. But some industrious gardeners are exploring an unusual solution...
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Homes

Luxury homes along Florida Gulf Coast lays down green design

Positioned along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Hunters Point luxury homes are setting the foundation for what sustainable construction can look like now and in the future.  The new eco-friendly development is made up of dozens of homes, each equipped with the smart technology and green design elements...

Positioned along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Hunters Point luxury homes are setting the foundation for what sustainable construction can look like...
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News

World's largest active volcano erupted the first in 38 years

This week, Hawaii has witnessed a rare sight of a simultaneous double volcanic eruption. On Tuesday, Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted. This is the first time the volcano has erupted in over   38 years.  At the same time, the Kilauea volcano in its neighbourhood has been...

This week, Hawaii has witnessed a rare sight of a simultaneous double volcanic eruption. On Tuesday, Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano...
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Holidays

Are purple Christmas trees a new holiday tradition?

Everybody agrees you can’t improve on the beauty of a deep green pine tree for Christmas, right? Well, not the folks who are buying the unusual purple or blue trees offered by Hanggi’s Tree Farm in upstate New York. What is turning these trees such weird colors? It’s not the excrement of a rare snail,...

Everybody agrees you can’t improve on the beauty of a deep green pine tree for Christmas, right? Well, not the folks who are buying the unusual...