Indian Start-Up Creates Vegan Leather from Flowers Posted October 18, 2020 Indian start-up Phool.co has found a way to turn discarded temple flowers into vegan leather called “fleather.” Three years ago, the start-up was founded by An…
Swedish Start-Up Launches Electric Speedboat that Can Prevent Motion Sickness Posted October 17, 2020 Sweden-based company Candela has unveiled the first-ever electric-powered speedboat that can reduce seasickness, a type of motion sickness characterized by dizziness and n…
Study: Grilling Meat Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes Posted October 16, 2020 Researchers from the University of South Australia found that cooking red meat at high temperatures can increase the risk of degenerative diseases. According t…
Kenyan Private School Converts Classrooms into Chicken Farms Posted October 15, 2020 A private school in Kirinyaga, Kenya, has turned its classrooms into chicken coops because of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Joseph Maina, the owner of Mwea
Power Company Fined for Violating Clean Air Act Posted October 14, 2020 Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) has been fined around $1.5 million for violating environmental laws in Petersburg, Indiana. The fine was issued after the US Department of …
Italian Parents Not Financially Responsible for Adult Children, Court Rules Posted October 13, 2020 Italian parents are no longer obligated to financially support their adult children, according to a new ruling by the Italian Supreme Court. The ruling came in…
Microsoft Relaunches Popular Video Game Posted October 12, 2020 Microsoft has released a new version of Flight Simulator, a video game in which players take the role of a pilot and fly around the world. The video game is the tech company’s …
Researchers Find Possible Cure for Hangovers Posted October 11, 2020 Researchers from Finland discovered that the amino acid L-Cysteine [el SIS-tee-een] can cure hangovers. L-Cysteine can be …
Study: Using the Internet to Do Homework May Lower Students’ Exam Grades Posted October 10, 2020 A new study has found that easy access to the internet for homework is not good for students’ learning. According to the study, being able to easily get information online is h…
Rare Plant Sold for Thousands of Dollars at Online Auction Posted October 9, 2020 A rare houseplant was sold for more than $5,000 on an online bidding site. An anonymous buyer from New Zealand bought a rare variegated houseplant from the onl…