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Environment
Five countries hold 70% of world's last wildernesses, map reveals
The Guardian - Lisa Cox
Just five countries hold 70% of the world’s remaining untouched wilderness areas and urgent international action is needed to protect them, according to new research. Researchers from the University of
European Parliament
European parliament backs single-use plastics ban
CNN - By Bard Wilkinson, CNN
(CNN) — The European Parliament has voted to ban a range of single-use plastics such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery and to ensure most bottles are recycled in a bid to curb ocean pollution. Under proposal,
The Brain
Mind-boggling brain development
sciencemag.org
The human brain contains billions of well-connected neurons. Neural neighborhoods perform different tasks: Some coordinate movement, whereas others …
Tech Trends
This 3D-printed house made of earth and rice husks costs less than an iPhone
Digital Trends - Luke Dormehl
Regardless of where you live, houses are pretty expensive these days. That could change if the Italian 3D-printing company WASP (World’s Advanced …
Population
China has made a shocking food production discovery – electro culture
weforum.org - Sean Fleming
The country with the world’s largest population also has the largest number of mouths to feed. That calls for increased food production. But …
Eggs
Don’t Toss Out Eggshells — They Can Be Incredible Helpers Around Your Garden and Home
First for Women - By Jess Catcher
There are so many uses for eggshells that most of us never consider while tossing them into the trash. Sure, there are countless opportunities to …
North Atlantic
Our ocean currents are changing, and scientists are searching for answers
theweek.com
It's an obscure ocean current in a remote part of the world. But what happens to it as the planet and the oceans warm up could affect the lives of …
A universal way to solve problems, from a mathematical genius
Quartz - By Zat Rana
It took Claude Shannon about a decade to fully formulate his seminal theory of information. He first flirted with the idea of establishing a common foundation for the many information technologies of day
A dominant shark lurks in the deep, dark ocean. Meet the sixgill.
Mashable - Mark Kaufman
On a balmy Caribbean evening in August, crew members aboard the the 184-foot exploration vessel the Alucia tied dead fish to the front of a small …
Opinion (UK)
Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound | Maryanne Wolf
The Guardian - Maryanne Wolf
When the reading brain skims texts, we don’t have time to grasp complexity, to understand another’s feelings or to perceive beauty. We need a new literacy for the digital age Look around on your next trip.
Plastic Straws No Longer Welcomed at Chargers' L.A. Home
timesofsandiego.com - Alexander Nguyen
Share This Article: StubHub Center joined the anti-plastic-straw movement Friday, announcing the venue will only offer paper straws to customers — and …
The mystery of the disappearing great white sharks in South Africa’s False Bay
inews.co.uk - Adam Welz
The world’s most feared shark is also extremely vulnerable. Adam Welz reports from False Bay in South Africa on an alarming decline in sightings It’s …
How-To's
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How-To's, featuring articles about Video Tutorials, Lifehacks, Smart Homes
How-To's
The biggest laundry mistake you're probably making
CNET - by Alina Bradford
Dryer sheets and fabric softener smell good, but they are not good for your clothes or dryer.
Teeth from a Mega-Shark twice the size of a Great White found in Australia
CNET - by Mark Serrels
The Great Jagged Narrow-Toothed Shark was twice the size of a Great White and ate whales. Yep, whales.
This Genius Map Explains How Everything in Physics Fits Together
Science Alert - FIONA MACDONALD
From space-time to chaos theory. Physics is a huge, complex field. It also happens to be one of the most fascinating, dealing with everything from …
Mount Everest
Solving Everest's mounting poop problem
CNN - By Katy Scott, CNN
(CNN) — When climbing enthusiasts take a stab at the highest mountain in the world, thinking about their bodily waste is probably low on their list of priorities. This season, porters working on Everest
Science
73 Years Later, the 'A-Bomb" Gingko Trees Still Grow in Hiroshima
Inverse
"There’s a huge paradox at the heart of this ginkgo story." On August 6, 1945, an Allied plane dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, creating a …
New Zealand
There Once Was an Eighth Wonder of The World, And It's Never Coming Back
Science Alert - CARLY CASSELLA
After more than 125 years of mystery, scientists think they have reconfirmed the final resting place of the world's forgotten 'eighth wonder', …
Green Design
This 3D-printed device could help its users breathe underwater
inhabitat - by Luciana Pricop
Japanese designer and material scientist Jun Kamei has invented an underwater breathing device constructed with 3D printing. Kamei foresees …
Environment
A Controversial Cleanup of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is About to Begin
Science Alert - KEVIN LORIA, BUSINESS INSIDER
On September 8, a massive and controversial plastic-cleaning system will be launched into the Pacific Ocean. The goal of the system, created by The …
Turn your old iPad into a photo frame for $2
CNET - by Rick Broida
Framee is drop-dead simple to use and only $2 per YEAR.
Animals
Ants build hanging bridge to attack wasp nest
New York Post - By Chris Murphy
Astonishing footage captures the moment a million army ants worked together to build a bridge designed to help invade a giant wasp nest. The highly …
The next major innovation in batteries might be here
Quartz - By Akshat Rathi in Massachusetts
Lithium-ion batteries were first introduced to the public in a Sony camcorder in 1991. Then they revolutionized our lives. The versatile batteries now power everything from tiny medical implants and smartphones
Planet at Risk of Heading Towards Apocalyptic, Irreversible ‘Hothouse Earth’ State
VICE - Stephen Leahy
We only have 10-20 years to fix this. This summer people have been suffering and dying because of heat waves and wildfires in many parts of the world. The past three years were the warmest ever recorded,
11 Easy Hawaii Hikes With The Most Incredible Views
gillenium.com - By Gillenium
The Hawaiian Islands are not only home to magnificent beaches, but world-class hiking as well. And with near-perfect summer weather year-round, …
Invasive tropical plant removed metal pollutants from British river – new study
The Conversation UK - Parvez Haris
Pollutants in rivers and other water bodies are a serious problem for marine life as well as human health. However, removing them from the water can …
Climate
How to use AC without breaking the bank (and ruining the Earth) this summer
Mashable - Rayne Ellis
The world is facing an environmental paradox. It’s really, really hot outside. Temperatures in Paris this summer have climbed to nearly 100 degrees …
The Arts
Learn how to use Lightroom CC
creativebloq.com - Deals Staff
At first glance, Adobe Lightroom CC may seem complicated to use, but with a bit of practice, you'll become a master. And that's what Lightroom CC …