The next time you want to pop some bubbly, there’s no need to wrestle with a heavy bottle of Champagne — a century-old French brand just dropped a lighter version that’s better for the planet. Dubbed the “world’s lightest Champagne bottle,” it weighs a mere 1.76 pounds (or 800 grams) and promises to reduce carbon […]
This article was written by Alex Jordan, an associate professor of plastics engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin,
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The Red Forest in Ukraine, about 94 miles north of Kyiv, is teeming with life. Wild horses, brown bears, wolves, Eurasian lynx, and other animals roam the lush land lined with more than 1,200 plant species. It’s hard to imagine that this is the site of the worst nuclear accident in history. On April 26,
Remember the days when it felt like everyone was dousing themselves with buckets of ice water? The ubiquitous #IceBucketChallenge went viral in 2014 to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Now, over a decade later, you might want to cue up Vanilla Ice, because the buckets of
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This article was written by Sara Pezeshk, a postdoctoral fellow at Florida International University, and Shahin Vassigh, a professor of architecture at Florida International University, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. Morningside Park, a
This spring, Nice News is partnering with Re:wild for our Cause of the Season — a quarterly fundraising initiative spotlighting nonprofits doing essential work to make the world a better place. Click here to donate to the organization, and read on for our interview with Re:wild’s Caribbean program officer, Justin Springer. The hundreds of islands
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Your husband forgot your birthday. A semitruck cut you off in rush hour traffic. Your dog went to go cuddle with someone else as soon as you started petting him. No matter what offense has been committed against you (and no matter how serious it is), it’s tempting to hold onto a grudge. It even
Volunteering is a sort of superfood for the soul. On top of it making a meaningful difference in the world, the personal benefits can’t be beat: You can meet people, learn new skills, increase your confidence, cultivate a sense of purpose, and even boost your health. Will Rosenthal, a second year computer science major at
Emily Ley’s new cookbook started as a big joke between her and her publisher. A bestselling author and entrepreneur leading a multimillion dollar business that helps women simplify their lives, Ley doesn’t enjoy making giant messes or spending hours chopping and cleaning in the kitchen. In fact, she doesn’t even like to cook. But she
This article was originally written by Stephen Beech for SWNS — the U.K.’s largest independent news agency, providing globally relevant original, verified, and engaging content to the world’s leading media outlets. The next time you’re out for your daily walk, add a little extra pep in your step — your heart will thank you. A
