Our world is highly dependent on energy sources. We’ve been using fossil fuels ever since the industrial revolution and added a huge amount of pollutants to the atmosphere. What solutions and options do we have as Green Energy Resources? Energy exists in abundance in nature. Most of the natural energy sources exist in infinite quantities;…
As the weather warms up, mosquitoes tend to come out in swarms. They fly into your home, invade your eating areas, and are quite annoying. Mosquitoes also carry serious diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, West Nile virus, and Zika. There are multiple mosquito repellents and killers on the market, but many of them are filled…
We’ve dished the dirt on everything from tuna to McDonald’s chicken nuggets, and now it seems like the dirt train’s rolling its way around to everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure – chocolate. Let’s face it, it was really only a matter of time. It turns out that some of the chocolate brands we all know and love the…
Mikael Kjellman, design engineer, loves the outdoors. This includes biking whenever he can. However, in the country of Sweden, that not always a possibility. The cold weather alone is enough to make anyone seek refuge in their vehicle for a long or short trip. Well, Kjellman decided to design and make the PodRide, a practical…
It’s common knowledge that consuming large amounts of sugar can be harmful to the body, but just how harmful are we talking? A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation concluded that not only is sugar a fuel source for cancer that has already developed, but it may in fact be a primary driver…
If you frequently experience a ringing or buzzing noise in your ears, you may be suffering from a condition known as tinnitus. Those with tinnitus may also experience a roaring, buzzing, whistling or hissing noise that can interfere with hearing real sounds. This condition can be extremely frustration, and it often occurs with depression, anxiety…
I am one of those people who cannot use fabric softener. It’s the truth. I tried once and 80% of my body broke out in hives. That was not a fun weekend! So, as a person who is allergic to fabric softener, what am I supposed to do? Should I live with harsh, staticky clothes…
When you see the word ‘antibacterial,’ what do you think? If you’re like me before I learned the truth about the word, you probably think “Hm, this must be a good thing!” But actually, no – it’s not. In fact, it could be an indicator that the product you’re looking at contains a harmful chemical…
Not only is hiking a great workout and a fun way to spend time outdoors, researchers are now saying it can actually have so much of an impact that it causes changes to your brain! Hiking can be a way to relieve stress, calm the mind and exercise the body, and recent studies have also…
If you are taking an extended camping trip, live in a tiny home, or just want to reduce your carbon footprint, this little DIY washing machine is the thing for you! All you will need is two five-gallon buckets, a plunger (you might want to make that a new plunger), and some tools to complete…
Shampoo and conditioner, foundation, lipstick and other beauty products are viewed as a necessity for everyday life. On average, women use about 12 cosmetic products a day, men use 6, and teens use an astonishing 17. Although they may seem like a necessity, these products are full of dangerous chemicals that are making their way…
Aluminum is in many things we use every day. It’s in our antiperspirant, beauty products, the air we breathe, and even our food. (source) Aluminum is considered a neurotoxin, which means it poisons the brain and nervous system and limits their ability to do the jobs they are meant to do. Recent studies have linked…
As a society, most of us seem to prefer things to be kept clean. After all, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” right? Especially for those with a compulsive cleaning problem (me). One coffee stain or a wayward leaf dragged in by the dog is enough to make me want to clean the whole house from…
Horse Manure – Does It Have Any Makes use of? I grew up on a dairy farm and uncovered early in my lifetime that cow manure is useful. That usefulness may possibly have been born out of requirement, though. Soon after all, the manure from a herd of fifty cows has to go somewhere correct?…
Watermelons in eastern China have been bursting open, covering the fields after farmers gave them an overdose of growth chemicals during wet weather, creating what’s been called “fields of land mines.” About 20 farmers around Danyang city in Jiangsu province were affected, losing up to 115 acres of watermelon. In hopes of making them bigger and more…