When soy milk and tofu are made from soybeans, a pulp known as okara is left over. Due to its fishy smell, bland flavor and gritty texture, it’s typically thrown away. Now, however, scientists have developed a process of converting it into a healthy and (supposedly) tasty probiotic drink. Vong Weng Chan, a Food Science and Technology PhD student at […]
Soy Waste Put To Good Use
Shenzhen’s Unique Library
A new pagoda-like library in China’s megacity of Shenzhen sweeps visitors above the tree canopy with an elevated walkway. Located in Xiangmi Park, a densely forested area originally used as an agricultural research center, the Xiangmi Park Science Library celebrates its verdant surroundings with a “treetop walk” and an abundance of glazing. International architecture and design firm MLA+ led the […]
Chicago Earns The Plaudits For Being The Greenest
When you think of “green” cities that focus on making their metropolis environmentally friendly for its residents places like Portland, Austin, or Seattle might come to mind. But a new study shows that Chicago is actually the greenest city to work in within the U.S. for the second consecutive year. What makes a city “green” or the most sustainable place […]
Underwater Scooter
Taking a dive into the ocean opens the door on a fascinating undersea world. But getting around with pure legwork can be pretty exhausting. Enter the Whiteshark Mix, an underwater scooter that lets you zoom around with ease. You can get this incredible machine now for just $649.99at New Atlas Deals. This IndieGoGo success story is the ultimate snorkeling accessory. […]
MIT System Lets Planes Communicate Wirelessly With Subs
Submarines and aircraft can’t talk to one another, but that may one day be routine if a new MIT technology pans out. The Translational Acoustic-RF (TARF) communication system uses a combination of acoustics and radar to allow messages transmitted underwater to be directly received in the air without the need for any sort of physical link. The technology holds the […]
Lume Traveller’s Open Rooftop
Just when you thought campers couldn’t offer any more incredible features, along comes Lume Traveler, an inconspicuous aluminum trailer with a simple 6-foot-long retractable roof that lets you gaze at the sky while lying in bed. It’s the icing on the cake for a camper that already offers many modern amenities, including an outdoor kitchen and solar panels. Imagine lying […]
Sales Of Dry Cider Increasing
If you’ve ever had cider in the United States, you’ve almost inevitably ended up with something fizzy and sweet. The modern American cider market is extremely small (just one percent the size of the beer market, according to Angry Orchard, the country’s largest cider brand) and has long been positioned as an alternative to a cold brew. The reasons are literally in your […]
Disneyland’s $15000 Dining Experience
The most stirring part of our experience at 21 Royal didn’t involve golden osetra caviar and Alaskan king crab, or A5 Kobe pastrami, or Santa Barbara spot prawns, or beautiful wine pairings. All of that was excellent and totally in the stratosphere of the country’s finest tasting menus, including those we’ve had at some three-Michelin-starred restaurants. But what we’ll remember […]
World’s First VR Augmented Waterslide
Let’s face it: We live in a pretty jaded society. In such a “been there, seen that” environment, the promise of a regular ole’ waterpark wouldn’t be enough to prompt even an eye-roll emoji in response from many people. Thank goodness, then, for an amusement park in Germany whose new, world-first waterslide adds in a dose of scintillating virtual reality in […]
Gamma Core Help Control Migraines & Cluster Headaches
electroCore, based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is releasing in the U.S. its latest device for treating pain related to migraines and episodic cluster headaches. The gammaCore Sapphire, cleared by the FDA, uses the same non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation technology as the original gammaCore device, but is smaller and more modern looking, features more pleasant electrodes, a bigger and brighter screen, […]