Gone For a Century, Plant Finally Shows Itself When Conservation Work on 'Ghost Pond' Stirs Up Hidden Seed
For the first time in a century, the ultra-rare species gass-poly grew from the mud of a Norfolk pond, giving hope to conservationists.
Science
Showing 553 - 564 of 1,151 Posts
Physicist Uses a Cotton Candy Machine to Make Respirator Filters for N95 Masks Cheaper
A study published in PNAS demonstrates that N95-like face masks can be made by spinning plastic in a cotton candy machine.
His Invention For Renewable Energy Inspired by the Physics of Northern Lights Just Won the 2020 Dyson Prize
Carvey Ehren Maigue'sAuREUS invention harvests UV light and converts it into visible light to generate electricity.
Canadian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Substitute for Palm Oil That's Good for Human Health
Scientists in Canada create a low-cost alternative to palm oil that uses a simple enzyme to turn liquid vegetable oils into solids.
After Talking to Firefighters, a Startup Created a Tool That Maps Every California Tree to Help Predict Fire Spread
With the help of lidar and a band of satellites, the Salifornia Forest Obervatory will allow firefighters to map every tree in the state.
Tiny Spacecraft is 'Solar Sailing' in Orbit Using Only Sunlight, a Revolution in Space Exploration
LightSail 2 has entered extended mission phase as the Planetary Society continues gathering data on solar sailing spacecraft.
SpaceX Launches Historic Flight for NASA, Shuttling Astronauts via First Class to International Space Station
NASA's first-ever commercial flight will carry the Crew-1 Mission astronauts to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
New Hand-Held Prototype is Being Developed for Home-Based Cancer Screening Kit
Researchers from McMaster and Brock universities are developing a device that lets patients test their blood for unique biomarkers of cancer.
Researchers Make Biodegradable Tableware From Sugar and Bamboo So it Will Be As Cheap as Plastic
Eco-friendly tableware developed by researchers at Northeastern University biodegrades in 60 days, and it's almost as cheap as plastic.
Ancient Mayan City Built A Sophisticated Water Filtration System With Materials We Still Use Today
Archaeologists working on the Mayan city of Tikal have uncovered evidence of a water filtration system made of materials still used today.
Tech Startup Can Now Brew Up Carbon-Negative Rocket Fuel by Capturing CO2 Emissions From the Air
Air Company is using their NASA award-winning carbon conversion technology to turn air pollution into eco-friendly rocket fuel.
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Valuable Commodities, to Create a Bigger Market for Waste Materials
Scientists find simple method for retrieving valuable chemicals from plastic waste using microwaves, so recyclers can make more money
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day