A vegetable-picking robot that uses machine learning to identify and harvest a commonplace, but challenging, agricultural crop has been developed by engineers. The ‘Vegebot’, developed by a team at the University of Cambridge, was initially trained to recognise and harvest iceberg lettuce in a lab…
When most people clean their house, they’re actually doing more harm than good. While they may be killing off bacteria and germs, they’re actually exposing their families to harmful chemicals and toxins in the process. But thankfully, there are ways to clean without exposing your…
By James Prigioni James Prigioni is growing a food forest garden in his small backyard in New Jersey. After a few years of deliberate planting, he now has an abundance of free food for life. The food forest is loaded with a wide variety of…
By Andrew Wimmer Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 82 on June 24th, legislation protecting the right of all Floridians to grow vegetables and fruit on their own property. For one Miami-area couple, this represents the end of a years-long struggle that started when their town…
Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led by Jose R. Suarez-Lopez, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at University of California San Diego School of…
In a recent study with 3 to 7-year-old children provided an example of how children’s daily living environment and motor skills are closely related in the Finnish context. The main finding revealed that residential density is related to children’s motor skills, engagement in outdoor play…
Bees are valuable to humans not only because they produce honey, but also because they pollinate wildflowers and food crops. They exclusively eat nectar and pine pollen. So in areas where intensive agriculture is practised, they suffer from the thin supply of flowers in May…
After only three weeks of exposing indoor chickens to UV light for six hours per day, the vitamin D content of the eggs increased three to four-fold. Many people suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. This can result in brittle bones and an increased risk…
By Gabriel Filippelli, IUPUI You vacuum it, sweep it and wipe it off your furniture. But do you know what it actually is – and how it may affect your health? Don’t feel bad if you’re clueless about your dust. Scientists are not that far…
By Mayukh Saha Self-sufficient homes are homes that can generate their own power, recycle their sewage and water, and even have space to grow food. Seems like quite the idealistic dream, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not, architect Michael Reynolds intended to make self-sufficient residences which…
We’ve all heard about bacteria that are becoming resistant to multiple types of antibiotics. These are the so-called superbugs perplexing and panicking medical science. The plant analogue may just be waterhemp, a broadleaf weed common to corn and soybean fields across the Midwest. With resistance…
If you’re a property owner, you have the responsibility to maintain a safe space for residents, visitors, and — in some cases — even trespassers. How you design and develop your property will play a central role in whether you’re able to meet this duty….
Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK. New findings published today in the American Journal of Clinical…
The abundance of bird species living in agricultural environments has decreased both in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. Attempts to rectify the situation have been made with the help of agri-environment-climate subsidies. They are granted to agricultural producers by the EU for implementing measures that…
“Mixing ingredients for several hours produces smooth molten chocolate by breaking down lumps of ingredients into finer grains and reducing friction between particles.” By University of Edinburgh The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique. Scientists…
By Jeffrey Green The chirping coming from inside the cardboard box gave away the surprise. Several weeks ago my youngest son convinced my wife that we needed more animals. Without telling me, the person who does the chores for the critters, four puffy chicks barely…
By John Vibes Olive Nest Tiny Homes is working to prove that the minimalist lifestyle can be comfortable and even luxurious as well. More people than ever are interested in tiny homes, but there are still many misconceptions about the capabilities of the design style….
By Tess Pennington While many of us are awakening to the dangers (ahem chemicals) that are in our food sources, not enough awareness is being made about some of the dangers that lie in over-the-counter vitamins. That’s right, some of your vitamins could be doing more harm…
By Mayukh Saha Cucamelons are the latest trend in the market. These are tiny melons that taste like cucumber and lime and have an invisible assortment of health benefits associated with them. Also called ‘sandiita’, they are extremely rich in fibers, minerals, antioxidants, and other…
By Natural Blaze Shawn James couldn’t take it anymore. A normal job in the city wasn’t for him. One day he quit working, cashed in his savings, and headed to the Canadian wilderness to become self-reliant. First, he needed a place to live. With nothing…
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