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03/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers have recycled clothing waste into an “aerogel” supermaterial that can help stop wound bleeding

Cotton-based fabric waste has a multitude of uses that range from being recycled into polishing and wiper clothes to automotive insulation. Though, as researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered and demonstrated, this type of waste could be turned into cotton aerogels that have their own practical applications. The cotton aerogels, which […]

10/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Biodegradable (and edible) seaweed may soon replace plastic packaging on food in an effort to reduce pollution

Durable, versatile, and affordable — the three qualities that make plastic so common in nearly every item we use, and the three biggest reasons why reducing plastic waste can be difficult to do. Indonesian start-up Evoware is working to change all that with bioplastics: a line of fully biodegradable plastics made from seaweed. According to […]

09/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Keep your home ant free with these 5 all-natural ant repellents

Nobody wants ants in their home and definitely nobody wants to use foul-smelling, potentially harmful pesticides either. But desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Not quite. Instead of reaching for that bottle of pesticide, you should be reaching instead for something more natural and wholesome. From peppermint oil to good old soap and water, […]

08/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vertical-axis wind turbines potential sources of cheaper electricity in urban and suburban areas, researchers discover

The average onshore wind turbine is a good source of energy, but the same can’t be said of their smaller cousins. To some, the smaller, cylindrical wind turbines are too inefficient to be of any real use. To others, that need not be the case. Lam Nguyen and Meredith Metzger, both mechanical engineers from the […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is your insect repellent made from toxic ingredients?

As people emerge from their homes to enjoy the sunny weather, so too do the various insects creep out of the figurative and literal woodwork. It seems that summer just wouldn’t be summer without mosquitoes, ants, and flies skulking about. These bugs are the bane of every outdoor barbecue and woodsy jaunt, as well as […]

07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that concrete structures can actually REDUCE air pollution by adsorbing sulfur dioxide

Could one effective solution to air pollution have been under our noses all along? That seems to be case, according to researchers from Stony Brook University. Dr. Alex Orlov and his colleagues have discovered that concrete structures can adsorb and remove sulfur dioxide from the air, reported ScienceDaily.com. For their study, the researchers utilized two […]

07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Doctors recommend plant-based diets for better health

Forget popping pills: Physicians have begun recommending vegetables and fruits to their patients. From the American Cancer Society to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, medical groups and doctors alike are now touting plant-based diets as the pathway towards improved overall health, reported OrganicAuthority.com. And quite frankly, it’s about time. The fact is that embracing […]

06/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Chemicals in shampoo and toys may interfere with the mental development of young girls, according to researchers

Scientists from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have suggested that chemicals in shampoos and toys may seriously damage the mental development of young girls. In their study, which will be published in the September edition of Environment International, the researchers identified phthalates as the endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Young girls who had phthalates in their […]

06/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Aerodynamic technology utilizes electric wind to reduce truck fuel consumption by 5%

By harnessing the power of electric wind, researchers from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have found a way to increase truck fuel efficiency. The researchers drew influence from vortex generators on airplane wings to come up with a similar structure to reduce drag on trucks. According to KTH researcher Julie Vernet, their […]

06/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

The power of trace minerals: How tiny elements can do so much for the human body

Ask yourself this: Are you getting enough trace minerals? If the word “trace” didn’t precede “minerals”, then you might be more self-assured in your answer. But the word is there for a reason: trace minerals refer to vital minerals that are needed in small amounts. These elements are absolutely vital to the upkeep of our […]

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