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We currently use a lot of ammonia to produce fertilizer, refrigerants, and other chemicals, and unfortunately rely heavily on an energy-intensive process developed in the 19th century – the Haber-Bosch process – to make it in large quantities.
Category: Energy, Technology
Tags: Ammonia, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Greenhouse emissions, Agriculture, University of Sydney
A safe and affordable treatment to slow the advancement of Parkinson's dementia has emerged – in the form of a commonly available cough syrup that's already being studied for its positive effect on other degenerative diseases.
Category: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Brain, clinical trials, Brain activity, Cognitive functioning
NASA"s beleaguered Mars Sample Return mission may get a reprieve from an unexpected source. Lockheed Martin has proposed a streamlined, lower-cost alternative that could slash the mission’s price tag by more than half.
Tags: Lockheed Martin, NASA, Mars
A new video takes you inside Dyson's impressive vertical farming operation, which is home to 1,225,000 strawberry plants and shows you how the company is applying its manufacturing knowledge to producing homegrown food for British consumers.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: Farming, Vertical Farming, Dyson, Biofuel, Fruit
While still a couple years away from going live, China has just unveiled two turbines so massive it's hard to comprehend. With an outer diameter of 20 ft, 5 in (6.2 m), each turbine weighs 80 tons, is constructed from high-strength martensitic steel, and houses 21 water ladles.
Category: Energy, Technology
Tags: China, Hydro-Electric, Green+Energy, Renewable Energy
Mercedes-Benz is serious about electric luxury travel, and its upcoming VLE electric van is the latest proof of this. In the latest round of real-world tests, the MPV completed a 684-mile (1,100-km) journey from Stuttgart to Rome with impressive efficiency.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Electric Vehicles, electric-camper, Van, Road Tests
New research has found that drinking camel milk can reduce the severity of asthma caused by house dust mites, a major trigger. While the research is still in the early stages, it opens the door to using camel milk in combination with existing therapies.
Category: Allergies, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: Asthma, Allergies, Inflammation, The Immune System, T-cells
Germany's Hase Bikes has tapped Bosch power to ride on an updated version of its longest-running model, the Kettwiesel. This makes 100 Nm of torque available and can amplify pedal effort by as much as 400%.
Category: Urban Transport, Transport
Tags: Trike, Pedal-assisted, Recumbent, Tricycle, Hase Bikes, ebikes
We never tire of seeing what talented designers can do with the humble shipping container, and the Seaholme is definitely one of the more impressive examples to date. The tiny house is created by two containers, which are arranged into an L-shape, and features a clever space-saving interior.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home, shipping containers
Perhaps best known as a immune-system boost or antidote to scurvy, vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes responsible for cell growth. By promoting DNA demethylation, vitamin C enhances the proliferation of cells that result in thicker and healthier skin. This discovery opens new avenues to genetically revive aging skin.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Skin, Age-Related, anti-aging, Dietary supplements, gene therapy
Researchers in New Zealand have demonstrated a minimally invasive technology that has effectively aided in restoring movement in paralyzed rats. This breakthrough could mean we're a big step closer to treating spinal cord injuries in humans and pets – which are presently incurable and often lead to a loss of motor function.
A current weight-loss and diabetes drug has become a surprise candidate for migraine treatment, with a new pilot study showing the GLP-1 receptor agonist provided significant relief to sufferers of these debilitating, severe headaches. It reduced both frequency and disability experienced during episodes.
Category: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind
Tags: migraines, Chronic pain, GLP-1 receptor agonists, Obesity
Coffee doesn’t just perk up your brain, it might be flipping important switches inside your cells, too. While known for boosting alertness and offering some health perks, caffeine also tinkers with cellular behavior.
Category: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Coffee, Caffeine, anti-aging, Longevity
BMW is working on introducing a new 3 Series that will include a standalone electric vehicle called the i3, alongside the standard ICE and plug-in hybrid models. And unlike the oddball carbon-fiber hatchback that was once known by that name, the next-generation electric i3 is set to be an out-and-out sedan.
Category: Automotive, Transport
Tags: BMW, Electric Vehicles, Tesla Motors, EV Charging, Tesla Model 3, i3, Sedan
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t caused by just one faulty switch in the brain; it’s more like a tangled orchestra of genes and cells thrown off-key by trauma. With many genetic players involved, scientists are still piecing together the full score.
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body & Mind
Tags: PTSD, Neuroscience, Brain, neurons, Cells, Epigenetics, Yale
Is it just me, or are middleweight motorcycles the most well-balanced, appropriately powered option for most riders? They seem to strike the perfect balance between the agility of lightweight bikes and the power of heavyweights. Suzuki’s continued focus on this category might be the latest evidence of its appeal.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Suzuki, Touring, Twin-engine
Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake Titicaca. Known as Tiwanaku, it began as a humble farming village in the Bolivian highlands and, by around 500 BCE, grew into a sprawling city-state that influenced much of the Andean world.
From ancient Roman baths to modern infrared saunas, passive heat therapy has become an increasingly popular therapeutic tool for improving health and reducing the risk and/or severity of disease. As the heat seeps in, your core temperature rises. The result? Your cardiovascular system kicks into gear, your blood vessels expand, your heart rate elevates – like a brisk jog without leaving the bench.
Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: Sauna, Heating, The Immune System, University of Oregon
In a comprehensive new study assessing a massive 39,763 US packaged foods and drinks from the biggest 25 companies in the country, scientists found that almost 20% rely on synthetic food dyes to appeal to both children and adult consumers.
Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind
Tags: The George Institute for Global Health, University of North Carolina, Colors, Food technology, Cancer, Neuroscience, Processed, FDA
Not satisfied with dominating race tracks and all manner of asphalt around the globe, Ferrari is now taking to the high seas with its next venture. The automaker is working on a 100-ft racing monohull yacht that promises to not only be quick on the water, but also to run exclusively on solar, wind, and kinetic energy.
Tags: Sailing, Sail, Boats, Yachts - 49, Ferrari