The ocean is a long way from your kitchen. Still, the effects of plastic waste are quietly damaging the habitats of marine animals and the livelihoods of fishermen around the world. Where did all the plastic waste that we produce go? Some of it has ended up in the ocean, but most are broken down …
Since the beginning of time, humans have wanted to understand the universe; it is only natural that curiosity should be at the forefront of our human nature. Today, we have the tools to understand more about the universe than ever before. We have tiny nanobots that travel through our bodies and fight off cancer, we …
The evidence is clear: global warming is happening. In the past, when temperatures were higher than they are now, the planet was not as warm as it is now. But, as temperatures rise, the world will inevitably continue to get warmer. It Gets Warmer Global warming is one of the biggest problems facing the world …
Of all our explorations, space exploration is the one that fascinates us the most. Beyond our planet, we know about the Moon and the planets. We have experienced the sounds of rockets launching and landing, we have seen the Earth from the Moon, and we have even landed on an asteroid. However, our knowledge is …
There are natural diamonds, and then there are all the other kinds of diamonds. First and foremost, they are all beautiful. They are also incredibly strong and have been used widely throughout history. One type of diamond, lab-created, is strong enough to cut through steel. Its scientists have developed a process that allows them to …
Ever wonder why sharks have been found traveling over 2,000 miles away from the coast where they were born? Or why are they attracted to the poles due to a magnetic field? A new study has discovered that sharks use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Sharks and their Compass Sense Sharks are normally finicky …
AI, or artificial intelligence, is a term of art that describes software that mimics human intelligence by performing tasks that normally require human intelligence. This includes things like learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. The technologies behind AI are advancing rapidly and are already transforming our lives in profound ways. The type of artificial intelligence we use …
The computer is a machine people love to hate or love to love, depending on how you view it. This is a noisy, expensive, complex, and a usually impractical contraption that has a tendency to crash and pin you in a corner when you need it the most. But despite this, it is a very …
There is a huge focus on going green and using environmentally sustainable products among consumers these days. The fashion industry has not been spared in this trend too. Interestingly, the industry has shown significant growth in the number of brands interested in going green while meeting their customers’ fashion interests. 2021 is still quite …