First US indoor vertical farm opens, to produce 4M lb of food year-round

Major steps towards better, sustainable and affordable food production free of environmental challenges have been taken, with the “world’s first farm to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries at scale” opening in Richmond, VA. It’s backed by an interna… Continue reading First US indoor vertical farm opens, to produce 4M lb of food year-round

Massive 50-lb king penguin chick Pesto becomes a surprise global star

Move over, Moo Deng, there’s a new superstar baby animal that’s become a surprise viral sensation – a nine-month-old king penguin chick named Pesto whose species-defying growth spurt has made this big boy a worldwide hit.Continue ReadingCategory: Biolo… Continue reading Massive 50-lb king penguin chick Pesto becomes a surprise global star

Massive 50-lb king penguin chick Pesto becomes a surprise global star

Move over, Moo Deng, there’s a new superstar baby animal that’s become a surprise viral sensation – a nine-month-old king penguin chick named Pesto whose species-defying growth spurt has made this big boy a worldwide hit.Continue ReadingCategory: Biolo… Continue reading Massive 50-lb king penguin chick Pesto becomes a surprise global star

Red wine, berries, dark chocolate and tea: A recipe to reduce dementia risk

Consuming foods and drinks particularly high in flavonoids – such as berries, tea, dark chocolate and, yes, red wine – could potentially safeguard your brain in older age, with researchers linking these plant-based antioxidants with lowering the risk o… Continue reading Red wine, berries, dark chocolate and tea: A recipe to reduce dementia risk

World-first ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is managed, bypassing the traditional route of medication to instead use non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 2… Continue reading World-first ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

Sunlight turns CO2 and methane into valuable gases for fuel and industry

Taking a leaf out of the book of plants, scientists have used a photosynthesis blueprint to harness the power of sunlight and turn two of the most destructive greenhouse gases into useful, prized chemicals that can be then used for the production of fu… Continue reading Sunlight turns CO2 and methane into valuable gases for fuel and industry

Unbreakable cups contain four iconic Pacific Northwest mountains inside

You don’t need to have caught sight of these four stunning mountains that line the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to know what a unique set of cups this is – but if you have, you’ll appreciate what a well-crafted tribute they are to one of the most beautiful … Continue reading Unbreakable cups contain four iconic Pacific Northwest mountains inside

Butt-breathing mammals and dead fish swimming: The 2024 Ig Nobel Prize

From 350,757 coin flips to prove probability to assessing the swimming abilities of dead trout, the winners of the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize have been recognized for their work in absurd scientific research. And somewhat fitting for the recipients, they all … Continue reading Butt-breathing mammals and dead fish swimming: The 2024 Ig Nobel Prize

Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest

Whether we’ve watched athletes do it or had the misfortune to experience it ourselves, ‘choking’ at an important moment when the pressure is on comes down to more than mental fortitude. For the first time, scientists have uncovered a set of neurons tha… Continue reading Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest

$599 robot mower handles tough terrain with RTK and cruise control

It’s a competitive field when it comes to robot mowers, but this one may be a cut above most, with a pleasing price point, supreme weather detection, lawn mapping and a host of other features that mean you won’t have to keep watch over it as it goes ab… Continue reading $599 robot mower handles tough terrain with RTK and cruise control