The new technology enables cut through rock with heat
Until now, tunnels have been drilled in such a way that drills and machines have been used which can only punch holes in the rock by direct contact. There is….
Having fewer kids as a solution to climate change?
Almost 38% of US citizens aged between 18 to 29 believe that couples should think about climate when considering having children, while 33% of adults aged between 20 to 45….
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….
Can pollinating robots replace a declining bee population?
The declining population of pollinating insects is a worldwide problem. Insects are dying out because of people. They pollute the air, destroy green areas and use dangerous pesticides. In many….
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….
An autonomous drone helps save the life of a cardiac arrest patient
For the first time in medical history, a drone has played a crucial part in saving a life during a sudden cardiac arrest. The world unique achievement took place in….
Hydroelectric dams are threatening already endangered tigers and jaguars
Today’s world is not particularly kind to wild predators. Even though tigers have a fearsome reputation, over 90% of their original range disappeared over the past century. They are classified….
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….
