Artificial coral reefs shift focus from real ones, protecting nature
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study in the Red Sea
You are drinking nanoplastics in your bottled mineral water
A new microscopic technique zeroes in on the poorly explored world of nanoplastics, which can pass into blood, cells, and your brain
Turkey sets renewable energy goal of Turkey 7,500 MW goal for industrial renewables 2024
Solar power is a growing part of renewable energy Turley, with 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels generating 5% of the country's electricity. Solar thermal is also important. These are the solar panels that heat water on home roofs. Although similarly sunny as Spain, Turkey has installed far less solar power than Spain.
Discovering the Ultimate Practical and Beautiful Gift for Her
While there are plenty of options available, ranging from everyday essentials to extravagant indulgences, it's important to choose a gift that is both thoughtful and meaningful. In this article, we'll explore why a keychain with an engraved photo inside a 3D crystal is the ultimate compromise, offering practicality, beauty, and affordability in one perfect package.
Make Hibiscus Tea and Hibiscus Sherbet
Most hibiscus flowers are edible, but not all. If you live where the variety known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows, pick it freely, and make tea from the fresh or dried flowers. Give other hibiscus varieties a pass, unless you have an authoritative source affirming that they're safe to consume. In any case, you'll probably want to pick up the dried flowers at a health food store. They last 6 months if stored in an airtight container, away from light.
Interview with eco-Islam scholar and 11 books for sustainable Muslims
Core ideas and reading list for every Muslim who wants to be more sustainable.
What Impact Does Technology Have on the Marine Industry?
Generally, the maritime industry has played a crucial role in the transportation and global trade sectors for many years. Like in other industries, the influence of technological innovations in the maritime sector cannot be overlooked. Various technological advancements, including Yatch innovation, have significantly improved marine shipping safety and efficiency, navigation, and communication. In recent days, […]
Get off the Ritalin, and open a startup
There is a long-standing debate on whether ADHD is a condition or a normal reaction to a stimulating world. Now a new offering to those who can't think still: the brains of people with ADHD function in ways that can benefit them as entrepreneurs, according to research from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Tree compound could prevent contact lens eye infections
Hydroquinine, an organic compound found in the bark of some trees, and a drug used to treat malaria, is known to have bacterial killing activity which may help contact lens wearers.
Nature is good for poor people
Cultures around the world know that nature is healing. Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese word directly translated as “forest bathing”. A visit to the forest for relaxation. Friluftsliv, translated as “open-air living”, this Swedish word describes the ancient Nordic philosophy of outdoor life. And waldeinsamkeit is the German for a feeling of forest solitude, being alone in the woods and a connectedness to nature.
The Top 5 Amenities and Features Renters Expect
Whether you’re renting out a house, apartment, or condo, tenants have come to expect certain amenities that may have been optional in the past. While you don’t need to go too far to please your renters, tenant satisfaction will greatly increase when you provide more than just basic amenities. Ultimately, satisfied tenants tend to renew their lease and become long-term tenants, so it benefits you financially.
Israel starts The National Institute for Climate Policy Research
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel will create The National Institute for Climate Policy Research to promote science-based policy. By translating scientific knowledge into best practices, the Institute aims to pioneer evidence-based policy solutions, ensuring sustainability and prosperity across all levels of governance and industry. Climate change policy in Israel is lacking.
Somali farmers hear it on the radio
It’s been nearly 130 years since Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi generated the first radio transmission on the Isle of Wight off the coast of England. And yet, despite the amazing digital innovations that have revolutionized global communications since that historic broadcast, radio continues to be one of the most popular forms of media in the […]
My meeting with Hassan Fathy in Cairo
H. Masud Taj meets Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy.
Canada uses play to break the cycle of violence
In Canada, only 1 in 5 children who need mental health services receive them. Clinical and psychiatric programs, while effective, can involve long wait times and prohibitive costs. A new study involving McGill University researchers points to a solution to fill the gap: a low-cost, community-based program that has seen inspiring results.