[breyn-i-keyn] Brainstorming on a Higher Level
Natura Lavender Pillow
Trouble sleeping? “Underperforming” in the sack? Turns out all you need is a better pillow, according to Natura, an online “natural” bedding emporium. They’ve come out with a new line of aroma-infused pillows designed to alter your moods—depending on which pillow you’ve got under you’re head, apparently you’ll either be knocking boots in […]
The brain protein whose defects have a role in the lethal disease CJD may also be involved in aiding our sense of smell.
Scientists say they can watch genetic diseases unfolding in the laboratory after finding a way to reproduce affected cells.
Overweight and obese women have as much chance of having a baby through fertility treatment as women of normal weight, a Scottish study suggests.
photo: Eco Concepts
You can’t help but to love Asheville, an eco-fabulous haven tucked into the picturesque mountains that consume the western portion of North Carolina. Recent construction in and around the community, however, has begun to cloud the character of this bohemian paradise. In response, the creators of a new “urban village” are attempting to […]
Israel is not the only place in the world where building and development come into constant conflict with flora and fauna, but a lack of respect for trees in this semi-arid country has long been a thorn in the side of environmentalists. One oft-heard complaint relates to the tendency of contractors to leave not a […]
Image from NASA
It seemed like just yesterday geo-engineering was one of those taboo subjects you couldn’t touch with a ten foot pole. Now, though still far from being widely embraced, it has been recognized by many governments and reputable research institutions as a potential last ditch alternative to conventional climate mitigation strategies. One consequence has […]
Image from ditzy girl
2009 may be the year when geothermal energy finally comes into its own in developing countries in Asia and Africa. After meeting with some initial success in Kenya, where, over the past 3 years, sites have been drilled to identify local hotspots, the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), along with the United Nations […]