Bill Gates gives away $4.6 billion worth of Microsoft shares
Time and time again, Bill Gates has proven himself to be quite the philanthropist. In his latest charitable act,...
IKEA plans to cut food waste in half by 2020 — here’s how
You now have one more reason to love IKEA. By 2020, the Swedish company plans to cut food waste by 50% at its stores...
How the upcoming solar eclipse will affect 7 million homes and businesses
A total solar eclipse will block sunlight from reaching parts of the Earth for an estimated three hours on August...
The UK will require electric car chargers at all major gas stations
Electric cars are expected to reach cost parity with gas-powered vehicles as soon as 2018 - and governments around...
Inexpensive new battery generates power with just a drop of saliva
In addition to aiding digestion, it turns out saliva can also power batteries. Researchers at Binghamton University...
Insane new flying Iron Man suit will be 3D-printed
Hold onto your seats Marvel fans and tech enthusiasts. Before you know it, a real-life “Iron Man” suit will...
Four Earth-sized planets discovered orbiting the nearest sun-like star
We may be one step closer to finding a “second home” for humans, thanks to research conducted by an international...
Game of Throne fans are buying and dumping Huskies at a phenomenal rate
After viewing episodes of the acclaimed HBO show Game of Thrones, fans have been seeking out and adopting Husky...
Household pets responsible for up to 30% of US meat environmental impact
Just last week a report found that American citizens’ insatiable appetite for meat is resulting in the largest-ever...
South Korea's President adopts rescue puppy, saving it from the dog meat trade
For the first time in South Korea’s history, a rescue pup will serve as the country’s “first dog.” The...
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to build his own Hyperloop
Back in 2013, Elon Musk detailed his vision for a futuristic mode of transportation called the hyperloop. Musk...
You can own one of six lighthouses for about $10K — here’s how
If you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, here’s your chance. The...
NASA is hiring a ‘Planetary Protection Officer’ - and the job pays six figures
If you grew up loving Men in Black and Independence Day, we may have found the gig for you. NASA is hiring a “planetary...
Antarctica's newest iceberg may destabilize the entire ice shelf
For eighteen months, scientists and concerned citizens waited for a giant iceberg to break off the Larsen C ice...
Earth’s natural resources for 2017 are already in ‘overdraft'
Yesterday was Earth Overshoot Day - but unlike Earth Day, this is no occasion to celebrate. As of August 2, 2017,...
