Plastics Building Blocks Decompose More Than Thousand Years in the Ocean
Millions of small plastic LEGO cubes float in the world’s oceans. New research shows that the decomposition time of these plastics can take 100 to 1300 years. It depends on….
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14 million Hectares of Degraded Land Await Planting Trees to Reduce emissions, Obtain Food and Biofuel to Indonesian Citizens
To keep the Paris agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Indonesia needs to restore 14 million hectares of degraded land. At the same time, the government has committed to using….
“Non-chicken” Egg White Alternative Made from Fungus Preference Might Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions up to 55%
Avoiding animal products has been on the rise for several years. Due to the trend, people look for substitutes for meat, cheese, and other animal-origin foods. Finnish scientists have created….
Banana Waste Utilization: Ugandan Company Makes Sustainable Rugs
The East African company knows how to use tons of banana waste, turn them into usable things. For example, Uganda-based TexFad employees make recycled carpets and other household products. It’s….
Rat Hero Revealed 100 Explosives without Injury, and He Received an Award
The male of the giant pouch rat Magawa helped search for about 225,000 square meters during his five-year career. He found over a hundred landmines and other explosives and received….
Adult American Eats 50,000 Microplastics a Year. The Largest Source Is Bottled Water
The average US citizen eats about 50,000 microplastics a year. This is stated in the first large study on this topic, which was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science….
Wealthier Children Have More Tooth Decay Due to Drinking Soda
Wealthier families more often give their children soda, juices, and energy drinks. Excessive consumption of these drinks damages the enamel of children. Sugar is not the only cause of tooth….
3D Printed Prostheses Bring a New Life to Abused Dog
A Novosibirsk veterinarian saved the life of a female dog found in a forest in southwestern Russia. After a demanding operation, the dog learns to walk again using prostheses that….
The Truth About Bananas: Lousy Wages, Pesticides, and Tons of Waste
Gold for traders, alms for workers on the verge of poverty. Bananas are one of the most popular fruits ever. Inhumane conditions are behind their production. How is it possible….
Eye Drops Instead of Reading Glasses: The FDA Has Approved Eye Drops for the Gradual Vision Loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved eye drops with an alkaloid from a South American tropical shrub. Drops improve short-distance vision and can rid millions of people of reading….