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Cow Burps are Warming our Planet, but Seaweed Could Change That!

A simple and ingenious solution has been found to the enormous problem of Methane gas produced by cows — which is 34 times worse for our planet than all the world’s vehicle emissions. Another brilliant idea that combines two things no one ever thought to put together!

Image: Microscopic image of M. tuberculosis: a deadly pathogen

20 minutes

[ Science ]

Combing Caves for a Cure to Deadly Bacterial Infections

By Samantha Burns

We’ve been able to protect ourselves from most bacterial infections for decades now, but that’s changing. Deadly bacteria are catching onto our tactics and antibiotic resistance is on the rise. Here’s how some scientists are working to stay one step ahead of this problem by exploring the depths of caves and the bacteria that call them home!

Image: Tilly Lockey at the SingularityU The Netherlands Summit in 2016 with her bionic arm

7 minutes

[ Innovation ]

This Prosthetic Arm Doesn’t Look Human — And That’s Awesome

By Samantha Burns

This prosthesis is not only the cheapest bionic arm you can find on the market, it’s also one of the coolest. The Hero Arm is 3D printed for anyone age 9 and above, customizable, and inspiring a new wave of research!

10 minutes

[ Science ]

What We’re Learning from The First Swim Across the Pacific

By Samantha Burns

Ben Lecomte is currently (right now!) in the middle of swimming 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. While this is awesome on its own, what’s truly amazing is the amount of scientific data they’re picking up along the way.