When it comes to repaying a great deal of debt, it’s important to remember it took time to amass it, so it’s also going to take some time to unravel it. In other words, there are no real shortcuts to debt repayment. However, these smart debt repayment strategies can make it easier to accomplish and save you some money besides. […]
Smart Debt Repayment Strategies
Can Taking The Stairs Help With Aging?
Although we generally understand exercise to be good fo us in all sorts of ways, scientists continue to make interesting inroads around the specifics of this relationship. The latest comes from a team in Germany which has found that even slight changes to regular physical activity, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator, can counter the age-related loss […]
Converting Methane Into Methanol At Room Temperature
Scientists have developed an efficient new way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. The technique could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a cleaner way to make key products. While carbon dioxide gets most of the attention, it’s not the only greenhouse gas changing the Earth’s climate. Methane is emitted in smaller amounts but is 34 times […]
Nano Sponge On Graphene Water Filter
Engineers at the University of Vienna have developed a new composite material that makes an efficient filter for removing organic pollutants from water. The system uses super-porous “nano-sponges” embedded on a sheet of graphene. The key to the new filters is a class of material called covalent organic frameworks (COFs). These structures are extremely porous, giving them a massive surface area contained […]
Wilder Off-Road Patrol Vehicle
Israeli defense company Plasan Sasa has rolled out its Wilder ground vehicle at the Eurostory 2022 defense exhibition in Paris. Designed for military patrols and special forces, the 3.7-tonne armored 4×4 provides NATO Stanag 4569 Level 2 protection. Today’s battlefield requires soldiers, especially in the special forces, to be able to traverse off-road at speed while carrying the equipment and […]
This Fish Soaks Up Microplastics
There is a lot for us still to learn about the dangers microplastics pose to the environment and the health of living organisms, but one thing is clear, their presence is widespread and only becoming more-so. Scientists have come up with a novel cleanup solution that takes its cues from nature, in the form of a fish-like robot that can […]
Entrepreneur Feature: Adam Clarke of Macropay
The world of fintech is full of incredible people who build solutions that impact people’s everyday lives. One of these people is Adam Clark of Macropay, who founded the fintech in 2013 and led it into success. The firm helps businesses integrate payment methods and helps them reach their customers wherever they are. As many aspire to create a startup […]
10% of Cancer In Europe Are Caused By Environmental Pollution
A new report from the European Environmental Agency estimates more than 10 percent of all cancer cases in Europe are likely caused by environmental and occupational exposure to pollution. The report indicates most of these cases could be prevented by improving environmental protections. The new findings gather data from a number of previously published studies. It is initially estimated that […]
Artwork Brings Attention To Climate Change
A void was created by the imprint of a tree trunk fossilized within two upright concrete blocks fractured into eighty pieces. In Italy, Exculpatio presents these “pixels” in an always changing arrangement of the shape, which invites the public to join the conversation. The project shifted over the last three years. Initially, Exculpatio looked at empathizing with the need for “a profound […]
Oil See Filter Helps Clear Heavy Metals In Water
When cooking oil is extracted from peanuts and sunflower seeds, a waste product known as oilseed meal is left behind. New research shows that proteins harvested from that meal can be used to filter heavy metals out of contaminated water. The recent study was conducted by scientists from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Switzerland’s ETH Zurich research institute. They started by […]