3D Printed Filter Cap Delivers Clean Drinking Water to Millions in Drought-Stricken Colombia
In Colombia, the dire reality of 3.7 million people lacking access to clean and safe drinking water has been exacerbated by a severe drought in 2024. Many of these individuals reside in remote areas, enduring extreme heat and scarce water sources, which are often contaminated and ...
Woman Raises $233,000 to Give 90-year-old Veteran Still Working in the Heat the Option to Retire
Karen Swensen, a former New Orleans news anchor, recently initiated a heartwarming fundraiser that garnered significant attention and support. She encountered 90-year-old Dillon McCormick, an Air Force veteran, pushing carts in the sweltering heat at a grocery store in Metairie, Louisiana. ...
Students Invent Leaf Blower Silencer Attachment–Corporation Expects to Be Selling Them Soon
Engineering students at Johns Hopkins University have developed an innovative silencer module for leaf blowers, significantly reducing noise pollution by 37%. The team, composed of Andrew Palacio, Michael Chacon, Leen Alfaoury, and Madison Morrison, focused on mitigating the high-pitched ...
Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles
Maddux Alexander Springer, a dedicated Hawaiian teen, has made significant strides in understanding a mysterious disease affecting sea turtles. Unlike many high school students who may shy away from long-term projects, Springer devoted nearly three years to researching fibro papillomatosis ...
Get Ready for This Weekend’s Exceptionally Large Strawberry Moon
Summer is here, and the Moon is about to put on a spectacular show to celebrate. Just one day after the summer solstice, June’s full moon—known as the Strawberry Moon—will be at its fullest. It will also appear exceptionally large because, according to Farmer’s Almanac, ...
LEGO Botanical Series to Get Upgraded with Vibrant Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom Brick Sets
It’s difficult to imagine that 92 years ago when the LEGO brick was first introduced to the world, the humble piece of plastic would transform into such a versatile element of creativity. Whether it’s used to make replicas of objects, actual functioning products, or even scaled-down ...
Incredible ‘Walking Tree’ is Named New Zealand’s 2024 Tree of the Year
The extraordinary Metrosideros robusta, affectionately known as The Walking Tree, has been crowned New Zealand’s 2024 Tree of the Year by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association. Located near a cemetery on South Island, this remarkable tree, with its leg-like trunks, immediately ...
Sunbeam-Powered Portable Factory Manufactures Zero-Emission Plastic Goods Anywhere There’s Trouble
Light Manufacturing, a pioneering startup, has revolutionized the creation of plastic goods by harnessing solar power through its innovative Solar Rotational Molding (SRM) technology. This system involves feeding raw plastic into molds, which are then subjected to concentrated sunlight ...
Startup Creates LEGO-Like Bricks That Can Affordably Remove Carbon Dioxide From the Air
Graphyte, a startup specializing in climate change solutions, has developed an innovative method to combat carbon emissions using LEGO-like bricks. These bricks, made from dried biomass, provide a nearly permanent solution for carbon sequestration. By eliminating microbes and water, ...
