Bricks have built much of our modern world, but how often do we consider the origins of these common building…
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What if, instead of trying to remove all of the things that poison our environment, we built an infrastructure that…
Up to 10,000 shipping containers are lost at sea every year, a number that may seem quite high but is…
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Among the many noteworthy achievements of the Soviet Union's space program was the first launch of an animal – a…
Some people say it’s what’s inside that counts, but the truth is, packaging plays a big role not only in…
Most of us don’t think much about taking a bath, washing the car or setting up a sprinkler to water…
To tackle big problems – like overpopulation, desertification, lack of clean water and a need for cleaner energy – sometimes,…
On March 19, 2011 when the Moon loomed to its closest approach to Earth in almost 20 years, the usual…
Who would have thought that a fish with a rectangular body could inspire a car, that compounds in algae could…