Through the magic of moss, anything is possible. Scientists at the University of Stockholm have discovered that Warnstofia fluitans, or floating hook moss, is capable of extracting arsenic from water. The miracle moss is quick, too – it can make water safe to drink in just an hour. Scientists hope to use the breakthrough to develop wetland areas that can filter out […]
This Moss Removes Arsenic From Water
Airbnb Goes Green
Airbnb has announced the launch of their Office of Healthy Tourism. The office is part of an initiative that promotes “local, authentic and sustainable” tourism in host countries, in an effort to promote a healthy relationship between Airbnb’s service and the communities they’re being offered in. “With travel and tourism growing faster than most of the rest of economy, it […]
Disco Robot
If you’re one who thinks the ability to dance is severely missing from modern robotics, the fine folks over at ETH Zurich’s Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering have a treat for you. The team has developed a robot – a quadrupedal bot called the ANYmal – with the ability to analyze music and create its own choreography. Other robots have shown […]
Old Dutch Church Turned Into Beautiful Library
Dutch firm Molenaar & Bol & van Dillen Architects breathed new life into a 19th-century church by turning the space into a vibrant library and community center. The renovation focused on retaining the original layout of the church, which dates back to 1884. The result is a beautiful, wide-open interior converted into a breathtaking library with sliding bookshelves. The multi-functional […]
Educational Books Co-Written By A.I?
Citizen Capital today announces the launch of its AI themed children’s book, Emma on Atlantic. The book was co-written by AI, to provide young readers with a concrete example of STEM in action. Citizen Capital is a non-profit that incubates innovative technologies with the potential to transform politics and education. The company differentiates itself by releasing open-source, copyright-free materials to […]
Why are the forex markets open 24 hours a day?
Forex is one of the most lucrative financial markets in the world. Traders use it to speculate on the value of different currency pairs. It is many times the size of the stock market, which most non-trading people are familiar with. The foreign exchange market is not only larger than most, it’s also open 24 hours a day. From Sunday […]
Can This Enzyme Help To Break Down Plastic?
Could we solve the plastic pollution crisis with a mutant enzyme? At a trash dump in 2016, Japanese researchers discovered the first known bacterium that had evolved to consume plastic. The Guardian reports that an international team of researchers began studying the bacterium to understand how it functioned — and then accidentally engineered it to be even better. Research led […]
App To Track Arterial Stiffness
The stiffness of arteries is an important indicator of cardiovascular health, but this parameter is somewhat difficult to evaluate and requires a specialist to do it. And yet regular monitoring of arterial stiffness can help to monitor a variety of diseases or help in their diagnoses. Now researchers at University of Southern California (USC) have developed an app that that […]
Smart Baby Monitor
HD video and audio give you a crystal clear view of baby, while nightvision and pinch-to-zoom let you see every detail. A built-in nightlight, plus temperature and humidity sensors, let you easily oversee room conditions. Access all of it anywhere, anytime with remote viewing. Nanit’s innovative Wall Mount gives you the perfect overhead view of baby. The included cable management […]
Latest Skyrider Seats Looks Uncomfortable
As if flying in coach wasn’t already challenging enough, there’s a company out there that could make the experience even more of a squeeze if airlines end up buying its latest seat design. The seat — no, let’s call it for what it is, a perch — is made by Italian firm Aviointeriors, and it means you’d be as […]