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Electric future: Why we need to make all stoves gas-free

A third of Americans cook with natural gas in their homes and many, especially kitchen-savvy chefs, seek out these appliances over electric versions, but ...

Sperm-sorting tech identifies strongest swimmers to help couples conceive

In-vitro fertilization is certainly a potential avenue for couples who are having problems conceiving a child due to low-quality sperm. However, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that ...

Meet Filkin’s Drift, the band walking 870 Miles to promote environmenta...

In a world where music has no boundaries, the environmental impact of touring has frequently taken a back seat. But now, two musicians from ...

The EPA implements solutions for forever chemical cleanup

In a remarkable step toward environmental protection, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took decisive steps last Friday to address the dangers of two forever ...

How switching out timber for hemp can revamp sustainable low-carbon construct...

In the search for sustainable building materials, hemp appears as a strong candidate, providing numerous environmental benefits. Similar to timber, hemp is a biogenic ...