Waste Heat Generated from Electronics to Warm Finnish City in Winter Thanks to Groundbreaking Thermal Energy Project
In a groundbreaking endeavor set to revolutionize the energy landscape, Finland prepares to harness waste heat generated from electronics to combat its frigid winters. Nestled near Helsinki, the world’s largest seasonal energy storage facility is poised for construction, boasting ...
81-Year-Old Breaks World Record for Most Units of Blood Donated in A Lifetime
At 81 years old, Josephine Michaluk stands as a testament to unwavering compassion and selflessness. Her journey began nearly six decades ago, sparked by a simple act of accompanying her sister to a blood donation appointment. Since then, she has dedicated herself to the noble cause ...
Millions of Wildflowers Now Delight the Town After Vermont Couple Got Tired of Mowing the Lawn All Day
In the quaint countryside of Vermont, a remarkable transformation has unfolded thanks to the innovative spirit of Jonathan Yacko and Natalie Gilliard. Exhausted by the ceaseless task of mowing their expansive lawn, the couple decided to embrace change and swapped out the monotonous ...
Mexican Wolf Numbers Growing in U.S. for 8th Consecutive Year, Soon to Be Howling at a Reserve Near You
The annual survey conducted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service revealed promising results for the wild population of Mexican wolves in 2023. With a minimum count of 257 wolves across Arizona and New Mexico, this marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, showcasing the ...
A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, ...
Insect Farm Hatches Plan for Greener Animal Feed for Chickens and Pigs
In recent years, the discourse surrounding sustainable food sources has prominently featured insect protein as a viable alternative, sparking curiosity and skepticism alike. However, a pioneering startup in the UK, Entocycle, has risen to the challenge by ingeniously integrating insects ...
Biologist Finds Beautiful Blue Gecko, Named the New Species ‘Vangoghgi’
In the lush and remote reaches of India’s Western Ghats, biologist Ishan Agarwal stumbled upon a mesmerizing sight: a stunning blue and yellow gecko that seemed to dance amidst the foliage. Captivated by its beauty, Agarwal immediately thought of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic ...
From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds
The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent ...
Couple Spent $30,000 to Turn a School Bus Into a Tiny Home
Tanya Nestoruk, 31, and Arya Touserkani, 38, embarked on an extraordinary journey of downsizing from a conventional four-bedroom house in Canada to transforming a school bus into a luxurious tiny home. Driven by a desire for simplicity, adventure, and environmental consciousness, ...
