Domesticated dogs may have a third-wave evolution to become better human companions. A generation or two ago, dogs were primarily workers, responsible for herding livestock, guarding homes, and hunting for pests and food. However, owners today most often choose dogs for companionship. Therefore, scientists find that modern dogs have higher levels of the social-bonding hormone....
Food shopping has become complicated with the current pandemic. Between the stressful environment and the risk of contamination, many people would prefer to do larger shops and push off the trip as long as they could. Unfortunately, some foods won’t keep for long and create a need for another grocery run. 9 Surprising Foods You...
Nature is an awe-inspiring force, as are the creatures in it. Many photography competitions work to capture these stunning moments and show how magnificent our world really is. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards take another approach. Instead of focusing on how breath-taking, fearsome, or unreal nature is, they find the humanity in it. The competition...
Whenever we come across cute animal pics online, we can’t help but let out a sigh “Aww!” But when this species began going viral, it was met with the universal response of “nope!” I’m of course talking about the scorpionflies, the stuff of monsters that belong in a science-experiment-gone-wrong flick instead of the real world. However, as...
As a dairy product, it’s no surprise that cottage cheese is high in protein. Many people eat it for breakfast for that very reason, especially those who work out in the mornings. It also works as a high-protein snack after exercise or as a healthy snack between meals. Cottage cheese is also known for its...
Left-handers have had their share of troubles in the past. Left-handedness was stigmatized and often thought of as an abnormality, a sign of weakness, or even demonic possession. To their disadvantage, children were forced to write with their right hands. Fortunately, we know there’s nothing wrong with being left-handed. Now, lefties take up about 10–15...
Kids are more perceptive than we give them credit for. When all we need is a hug, kids can pick up on that. And since they are blessed with being unhindered by routine social standards, they can give the bests hugs. Anyone who has been cuddled by a child knows how precious and heart-warming every...
Planting trees has become a movement to help replenish forests and reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. So naturally, we should start planting ice in the Arctic, right? A team of Indonesian designers embarked on a mission to find out if this was possible. They created a unique machine to help fight climate change: an...
Mexican company BiomiTech won the Innovation award at the Contamination Expo Series in Birmingham, England. Its entry, the BioUrban 2.0 system beat the other six finalists. BiomiTech created an air purification system that transforms contaminants, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, into oxygen. They accomplish this by using a species of microalgae who perform...
Were you surprised when you found out that coca cola (dearly known as coke) can be used to clean the toilet!? Yuck! I know! The good news though, is that we can use easy to find ingredients to clean toilet bowls without the use of store-bought bleaches, and clean them just as thoroughly, if not better. Below...
Finding clean energy sources is a hot topic nowadays. As pollution intensifies and the need for sustainable energy increases, many entrepreneurs and activists have worked to create more planet-friendly resources. Then Heliogen stepped onto the scene, a top-secret startup backed by Bill Gates. Heliogen is a clean energy company, claiming they have discovered a way...
In 1977, the United Nations Conventions in Geneva was paid a visit by Marie Sanchez, a chief tribal judge on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. She stood up to speak about Indigenous Rights, particularly about the rights of American Indian women who were forced to be sterilized. Sanchez declared this “the modern form of genocide.” Mass...
