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Young man invents 3D-printed, mind-controlled arm. And it’s affordable
The problem with functional prosthetic arms is that they cost a fortune, averaging between $20,000 and $100,000. That doesn’t account for the time and money that goes into working and getting fitted with a prosthetist. To make functional prosthetics more accessible for all, a startup called Read More...
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ set to leave zoo for a better home
In 2012, an elephant by the name of Kaavan lost his partner at the Marghazar zoo in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Ever since then, Kaavan has been without any elephant friends, languishing within a zoo that has been ordered to be closed because of abysmal conditions. Kaavan’s sad story Read More...
Study suggests microdosing LSD could provide pain relief
A first-of-its-kind study has found evidence that microdosing LSD may help to manage pain. The study, which was led by researchers from the Netherlands' Maastricht University and the University of Basel in Switzerland, lends some new empirical credence to theories first explored in the 1960s by Read More...
Public transportation is now free for Parisians under 18
There are two keys to making public transportation more widely used: make it cheaper and make it more accessible. The city of Paris hopes to do both of these things by making public transportation free for those under 18. The free public transportation for those who live within the city comes Read More...
Grand Canyon’s oldest vertebrate tracks discovered in fallen boulder
Nearly six million visitors pass through the Grand Canyon each year, but researchers recently discovered footprints very different from those of the usual hiker. Allan Krill, a visiting professor from Norway, discovered a pair of fossil footprints that date back 313 million years. The Read More...
This eucalyptus-based hoodie can be composted in your garden
Just over a year ago, we wrote about Vollebak, a Dutch clothing startup making T-shirts that you can bury in your backyard once you’re through with them. That’s because the shirts are made entirely out of wood pulp and algae, which breaks down in soil and becomes “worm food” within months. Read More...
These companies will give employees paid leave to work the polls
The election is fast approaching, but 58 percent of regular poll workers are over the age of 60, leading to rising concerns over who will fill in for these vulnerable employees during the pandemic. To help with the poll worker shortage, both Old Navy and Tory Burch will offer employees paid leave Read More...
To vote or not to vote? 7 Facts on why you should
We recently published an article on how to vote during a pandemic, but let's take a step back and talk about why you should vote at all. If you’re on the fence about exercising your civil liberties or even if you’re a passionate advocate for democratic participation, here’s seven facts that Read More...
Research funded by Ice Bucket Challenge leads to new treatment for ALS
Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Well, apparently the more than $200 million raised worldwide through the challenge helped fund an experimental medication that may slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Although this medication is not a cure, it may slow the Read More...
Delivering bad news is hard. Here’s how to get better at it
At one point in your life, you will find yourself in a role where you must deliver bad news. For some of us—such as the doctors or managers out there—this role might be played on a regular basis. And while it’s a part of life, that doesn’t make it any easier to be the messenger with bad Read More...