Tag: Water

Styrofoam Sucks, so She Invented ‘Nanowood’ to Replace it

In order to save our planet, we’ve got to get creative and rethink many of the materials that we use on a daily basis. Styrofoam is one ubiquitous material adding to our landfill problem. Some cities have banned its usage, while others are pledging to do. Tian Li, a post-doc student at the University of Maryland, has taken the no styrofoam pledge one step further...

Recent Incidents Prove Arming Teachers Was Mind-Numbingly Stupid

In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14th, 2018, teenaged students have become outspoken activists. Formally politically “neutral” companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart have taken sides, cutting ties with the NRA, as the gun control debate heats up. And in another case of twisted roles, will teachers be forced to become armed defenders of their classrooms?...
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We Can Now Turn Ocean Waves into Electricity and Fresh Water

An Australian company is on the brink of revolutionizing the green power movement with the latest version of its wave energy technology that harnesses...

You Can Now Refill your Water Bottle with Just Light and Air

A novel water bottle named Fontus refills itself with just light and air, using solar power and physics to turn water vapor into liquid. The...

The Surprising Connection Between Hydration And Weight Loss: What You Need To Know

The start of any new weight loss plan requires us to make several positive adjustments to our lifestyles. However, many people are so focused...

How One of the Driest Countries Now Makes More Freshwater Than it Needs

The desalination age is officially here. With new advances in the technology, Israel – one of the world’s driest countries – is making enough...

13-Year-Old Indigenous Girl Nominated for Peace Prize Has an Important Message to the World

When did you first start thinking about how you might make the world a better place? Twenty-one? Eighteen? Maybe even fifteen? Autumn Peltier, an...