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“No one has done a comparison of these meat sources.” By Emma Betuel – Red meat has a bad reputation, and it is well-deserved. From its impacts on climate change to its effects on health, it’s clear eating red meat comes with serious …
They’re hiding in your house, carrying germs, and now there’s virtually no way to kill them. By Matt Davis – Not only are German cockroaches a major health concern, but they reproduce rapidly and are notoriously difficult to eradicate. A new study shows …
By Nick Lavars – According to the team, the filter could potentially be scaled up to treat mine wastewater. (Credit: voldemar992/Depositphotos). When they find their way into landfill, electronic waste like phones and computers can wreak havoc on groundwater supplies, contaminating them …
C.C. Weiss – The Tuatara looks sharper than ever and has now gone into production. (Credit: SSC). Way back in 2011, a year after Bugatti had set its long-standing world speed record, SSC showed it had no intention of relinquishing the title …
By Rich Haridy – Eye of Mordor: This stunning image is the result of narrowband data on the Helix Nebula, gathered over two months from suburban Melbourne, Australia. (Credit: Andrew Campbell, Australia). Now entering its 11th year, the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the …
By Loz Blain – The Make it Extreme team show how to build this funky monowheel from scratch. (Credit: Make it Extreme). Monowheels are kind of ridiculous, largely pointless and far from a practical way to get around. On the other hand, they’re …
By Ben Coxworth – Each drone was equipped with a paint tank and a spray nozzle. (Credit: Carlo Ratti Associati). A couple of years ago, architecture and design firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) unveiled Paint By Drone, a system that utilizes quadcopters …
It’s the stuff of pool party nightmares. By Emma Betuel – Somewhere in America this summer, a small child will have a diarrhea incident in a pool. The kid will freeze, waiting for that embarrassing blob of shame to envelop them, forever labeling …
A new study highlights the secondhand effects of drinking, arguing that higher taxation could curb problems. By Derek Beres – A new study reveals that 21 percent of females and 23 percent of males have suffered the consequences of someone else’s drinking. The …
