How James Dyson Will Use His Vacuum Design to Suck Garbage From Rivers
The renowned engineer plans on using his technology to cleanse waterways of trash before it ever has a chance to reach the ocean.
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Gardening is Booming During This Pandemic - and You Can Still Start Planting in July
Gardening is booming during the coronavirus lockdowns, and nurseries have busily tried to keep up-but July is still a good time to start planting.
Disaster Breeds Invention: Philippine Residents Use Volcanic Ash to Repair Damaged Buildings
Volcanic ash from the recently erupted Taal volcano on Luzon in the Philippines is being used to create bricks to repair local buildings
Scottish Government Scores Hole in One for Wildlife, Blocking Golf Course on Protected Coastline
A coastal dune ecosystem, Coul Links in Scotland, was protected from golf course development by the Scottish Government after a 4-year fight by activists.
The Northern Lights Are Predicted to be Visible Across the Northern U.S. and UK Tonight
On December 10 and 11, the northern lights–or aurora borealis–are predicted to be visible across much of the USA and UK.
The Most Active Meteor Shower of the Year is About to Shine Like Christmas Lights in the Sky
The 2020 Geminids meteor shower will peak on December 13 and 14, with upwards of 120 shooting stars hurtling through the sky per hour.
Dispel Lockdown Woes and Hectic Holidays With Simple, Science-Backed Tips For Boosting Mood
Mindfulness routines like tea and walking in nature are a good way to moderate stress, but wintertime holidays can make routines hard.
A 'Beaver Full Moon' With Lunar Eclipse Happened This Morning-And Folks Took Some Stunning Photos
See photos of last night's 2020 'full beaver moon' and the penumbral lunar eclipse in these Instagram shots from around the globe.
Dreams Do Come True: Watch 36-Year-old With Cerebral Palsy Experience the Beach for the First Time
Because of his limited mobility, David Thomas has not left his hometown in 21 years – so his friends decided to surprise him with a special trip.
This Non-Profit is Hard at Work Designing New Forests to Cure California's Wildfire Curse
Helping prevent wildfires from becoming infernos, a non-profit is designing new ways to replant after fires, using climate-smart strategies.
Conjure Some Gratitude For Our Planet With These Incredible Siena Award Winning Photos
See the stunning winning entries by photographers who submitted to the 2020 Siena International Photo Awards.
Bird Sets New Record for Longest Bird Migration - 7,500 Miles Without Making a Single Stop
A male bar-tailed godwit has broken the record for a non-stop migration flight, going 7,500 miles from Alaska to New Zeleand in 224 hours.
Traps That Once Snared Uganda's Wildlife Are Turned into Intricate Art With 'Snares to Wares'
Artists outside Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park are turning poachers' wire snares into bespoke sculptures.
Most People Don't Get Enough Vitamin D, But This App Can Fix That
For the 80% of Americans who have vitamin D deficiencies, this app could be quite handy for upping their intake of this vital ingredient of health.
Common Weed Stops the Growth of Breast Cancer Cells, Scientists in London Report
A common weed known as Arabidopsis thaliana or thale cress stopped the growth of breast cancer cells in London university lab.
New Study Shows Garden Areas Improved the Immune Systems of Daycare Children in Only a Month
Study shows the immune system of 3-5-year-olds improved when forest undergrowth, lawns, and planter boxes were added outside daycare centers.
Gold Star Families and Military Veterans Now Get Free Entrance to Any National Park This Veteran's Day-and Beyond
US vets and Gold Star Families can visit national parks and other Department of Interior federal lands any time, for free.
Chameleons Not Seen By Scientists For 100 Years Found in a Madagascar Hotel Garden
Voeltzkow's chameleon, not seen by science in 100 years, was rediscovered when scientists found it lounging in a hotel garden.
Natural Organisms in Soil Can Power Lights With This Bio Battery, Which May Be World's Most Disruptive Technology
A biotech startup from Spain is making batteries that can power lights, music, and screens by using electrcity generated from soil microbes.
Beneath the Falling Yellow Leaves: The Joy of Being an Aged Care Worker
Anita Horan was finally able to find her life's calling in providing social support to aging seniors.
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