Drying unsold food will save millions of tons of waste
Hundreds of millions of tons of food are wasted every year. In many cases, these are crops that farmers do not sell because the crops do not look perfect. So….
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Global Health and Environmental Impacts Warning: The World’s Rivers Are Full of Drugs and Caffeine
A new report from researchers at the University of York warns that pollution of rivers worldwide by pharmaceuticals poses a threat to us all. In their study, they found high….
Microplastics act as a magnet for dangerous toxins
Microplastics are being talked about more and more often. As plastic waste degrades, it gradually breaks down into microscopic particles. These particles easily pass through the food chain to the….
Wool mammoth tusks: A dangerous business of melting permafrost
The melting of Siberian permafrost is a major environmental problem. It causes large greenhouse gas leaks, damages buildings and creates large cracks in the ground. A huge number of people….
Scientists have found a baby of a very rare ghost shark
The ocean is full of creatures that most people do not know. Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have made the rare discovery of a….
Vegetation Change Caused by the Colonizers Contributes Significantly to the Fires in Australia
According to pollen deposits in southeastern Australia, scientists can estimate how the composition of the vegetation changed after the colonists’ arrival. They also found out how and why the current….
This quadcopter with bird legs can land on a tree
Drones are widespread throughout the world, but have limited landing options. Stanford engineers have come up with a solution that will allow drones to land in treetops. Can you imagine….
Low-Paid Ghost Workers: Silicon Valley is Building a New Global Underclass
You are constantly encountering an invisible workforce. Do you think that all the little work on the Internet is done by robots? Error. Whenever you submit photos to verify your….
Seagrass Protection Is Extremely Important for the Planet’s Future
Seaweeds, carbon absorbers, are at risk due to pollution, climate change, and other impacts of human activity. In addition, the quality of fishing, carbon absorption, and marine ecosystems depend on….
This was the rainforest: Bolsonaro’s policy is destroying the remnants of the Earth’s lungs
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is the epitome of evil for many. Since its coming to power, deforestation has increased by 30%. More than 120,000 square kilometers of the Amazon forest….