Toxic chemicals can enter food through packaging, so we made a list
Environmental NGO EDF has identified toxic chemicals of concern that must be addressed to ensure health and safety.
Bacteria fly into the Atacama Desert every afternoon on the wind
The Atacama Desert is one of the most hostile places on Earth, but new microbes arrive there every day on dust grains carried by the wind
Vertical forest buildings designed by Stefano Boeri set to center new Cairo Administrative district
In a world of high population growth, it’s increasingly difficult to find adequate housing, and green space is diminishing throughout most urban areas. But when Cairo began developing a new administrative capital area architects and designers jumped into the planning with vertical forest block buildings. Italian architect Stefano Boeri collaborated with Egyptian designer Shimaa Shalash as a local partner, as well as landscape agronomist Laura Gatti to create three, seven-story buildings including…
Spaceflight consistently affects the gut
A new study discovered that spaceflight — both aboard a space shuttle or the International Space Station (ISS) — has a consistent effect on the gut microbiome.
Where does Marsâ methane come from? Not wind
On Earth, methane gas is often associated with microbial life. Scientists find methane in Mars’ atmosphere, too. Could it be life-related? We still don’t know, but a new study shows wind erosion is likely not the cause.
Starman's Tesla completes orbit around the sun
The Starman sitting behind the wheel of Elon Musk’s original cherry red Tesla Roadster is most certainly living up to his name. The dummy payload, which caught a ride into space aboard SpaceX’s historic launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket…
Astronomy ambassadors to Chile: ALMA radio telescope
Learn what it would be like to travel to Chile – sometimes called astronomy’s world capital – in this final report from Robert Pettengill with the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador Program. Thank you for your dispatches, Rob!
Snow algae thrives in some of Earthâs most extreme conditions
A new study found snow algae in tall ice structures high in the Chilean Andes. Researchers donât entirely understand how the algae are able to bloom.
The Richest People On Earth Are Financing ‘Climate Protectors’
(H/t Doc) The news is out: According to the latest IPCC report, the state of the Earth is catastrophic, but we still have a chance. All we have to do is listen to the 16-year-old climate figurehead Greta Thunberg of…
Innovator BanQu builds blockchain and bridges for traceability, small farmers’ livelihoods
Companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev and Mars have allied with the company to help customers better understand their product origins and sustainability.
Recent Comments