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, ...
98-Year-Old World War II Veteran Finally Gets His High School Diploma
Maryland resident Richard Remp, 98, was only 17 when he dropped out of high school to enlist in the Marines during World War II. His military career spanned three significant conflicts: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, where he served as a decorated gunnery sergeant. ...
Google and Harvard Team Up to Make the Most Detailed Map of Human Brain Ever
The human brain, a marvel of complexity and significance, continues to intrigue scientists with its enigmatic functions that govern every aspect of human experience. In an extraordinary collaboration, researchers from Harvard University and Google have harnessed advanced machine learning ...
This Retro-Curvy Tiny Home Is Designed For a Comfy Living Experience On the Go
The Beatle, designed by Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses, is a retro-curvy tiny home that promises a cozy and comfortable living experience on the move. This charming dwelling stands out with its distinctive curving roofline and porthole-style windows, reminiscent of traditional Vardo Romani ...
Group Wants Colorado Kids to Save the Bees This Summer–Giving Out 100,000 Free Packets of Wildflower Seeds
Next Monday marks the beginning of National Pollinator Awareness Week. In celebration, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) is spearheading an initiative to encourage Colorado’s youth to help save the bees by planting wildflowers. Established by constitutional amendment in 1992, GOCO ...
Washington State Bans Single-Use Foam That Breaks up and Pollutes Waterways for Orcas and Salmon
Made from tiny hollow beads of different plastics that are extremely friable, polystyrene is arguably the most damaging form of plastic in the environment. Still permitted to be used in packaging and other applications because of its lightweight, durable, and insulative properties, ...
Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining
The biodiverse Hasdeo Aranya forests, often referred to as the “Lungs of Chhattisgarh,” are among the largest intact forest areas in India, covering an expansive 657 square miles. This vital ecosystem supports around 15,000 Indigenous Adivasi people by providing essential ...
Olympus Mons: The Largest Volcano in Our Solar System Is Located on Mars
As impressive as the highest peaks on Earth are, they barely compare to the tallest mountains in our solar system. Namely, Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars that towers 16 miles above the neighboring plains and stretches 374 miles. It is so broad that it doesn’t look like ...
Artist Transforms Denim Into Wearable Works of Art Inspired by Grandma and Los Angeles
Emily Starobrat, a Los Angeles-based artist and fashion designer, has revolutionized the concept of wearable art through her brand, Denem. By transforming denim into intricate, personalized masterpieces, she uses a rotary tool to carve her unique designs into the fabric. This technique, ...
