How Indian citizens are raising funds for the families of Pulwama martyrs
On Valentine’s Day, when the entire world was busy celebrating the festival of love, a convoy of Indian army vehicles ferrying CRPF jawans from Jammu to Srinagar was attacked by a terrorist who rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the convoy. This resulted in the martyrdom of 41 personnel. In this age of social media frenzy, everyone was quick to pour out their anguish over the dastardly attack....
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Turn your windows into a source of renewable energy with these origami-inspired solar panels
In the past, scientists have come up with solar panels made out of different materials that urban buildings can place on their windows and generate renewable power. However, most of them haven’t been very successful as they cause a marked reduction in the amount of natural lighting while generating very little energy. Now Soligami is a solar panel system that works similarly to shutter blinds so that light...
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Mexican scientist finds cure for the Human Papillomavirus
In an important medical breakthrough, a researcher from Mexico National Polytechnic Institute has just found a 100% cure for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which means cervical cancer in women finally has a cure. Eva Ramón Gallegos, the Mexican scientist, managed to completely eradicate the virus in 29 patients. According to the report, the team of researchers led by Dr Gallegos treated the women using...
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Earth is greener than 20 years ago, thanks to China and India
According to data from NASA satellites, Earth is greener today than it was about two decades ago, and the two countries that have made this possible are ironically also the worst polluters in the world – China and India. This surprising new study shows that the two emerging countries with the world’s biggest populations are leading the improvement in greening on land. The effect stems mainly from ambitious...
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Here are ‘vegan’ sneakers that are plant-based and biodegradable
Ever since Veja, a French shoe brand, was founded fourteen years ago, it has been trying to make shoe production more ethical and environment-friendly. And the company’s latest offering, the Campo sneaker, is an impressive proof of that. After working relentlessly for the past five years, Veja finally introduced these ‘vegan’ sneakers that are made of waxed canvas and are fully biodegradable....
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This biomass power plant in UK starts CO2 capturing
The Drax biomass power plant in North Yorkshire, UK, is capturing carbon dioxide produced from wood burning for the first time ever and is even looking at ways to store and use the captured carbon. Officials say the scheme would capture about a tonne of CO2 each day. “This innovative technology has the potential to make huge strides in our efforts to tackle climate change while kick-starting an entirely...
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Key West will ban coral-damaging sunscreen
Last year, environmentalists rejoiced when the state of Hawaii announced that it would ban the sale and use of sunscreens containing chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate – both of which are known to be harmful for coral reefs. Now Key West, Florida is following suit with a similar kind of ban. The measure was approved this week by the City Commission in a 6-to-1 vote, and will ban sales of sunscreens...
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This Mexican company is putting discarded avocado pit to good use
A Mexican start up Biofase has come up with an interesting way to use vast quantities of avocado pits that are usually discarded by households and producers. The company transforms dense avocado seeds into disposable straws and cutlery that are totally biodegradable. The company’s founder, biochemical engineer Scott Munguia, figured out how to extract a molecular compound from a pit to obtain a biopolymer...
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In another decade, Florida might become a world leader in production of solar power
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is one of the world’s largest producers of wind and solar energy and the company recently announced its ambitious ’30 by 30′ plan under which it aims to install more than 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030, making it a world leader in the production of solar power. In addition to embarking upon one of the largest solar expansions in the country...
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This small Indian shop has no shopkeeper, and the reason will melt your heart
In India, if someone told you that there is this shopkeeper-less shop where you can buy stuff and just drop the amount due in a box at the counter, you’d perhaps not believe them. However, such an establishment actually exists in the coastal village of Azhikode, Kerala. Opened on January 1, this ‘self-service’ shop is a pioneering initiative spearheaded by the Janashakti Charitable Trust, an NGO engaged in...
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