While Elon Musk dreams of building a city on Mars for Earth’s settlers, the Japanese architectural firm N-Ark prefers to explore the ocean right here on Earth. This innovative startup is proposing the creation of floating cities to help humanity survive the ongoing climate crisis.
Japanese architects believe that with modern innovations, the ocean can be transformed into a new economic zone resilient to climate change. N-Ark plans to focus specifically on developing technologies for living in o…

The fashion brand Ganni and the material production company Polybion have unveiled the world’s first jacket made from a material created by bacteria. According to the creators, this debut at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen marks a significant milestone in the development of bacterial cellulose as an alternative to leather.
How Was This Innovative Leather Alternative Created?
The prototype outerwear was made by feeding bacteria with mango fruit waste. Through a natural digestion process,…

According to researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Sydney, consuming alcoholic beverages in small or moderate amounts may reduce inflammation in the body. However, the team reminded us that regular consumption of large quantities of alcohol can lead to serious health issues.
An old saying claims that you can drink away your pain. New research has shown that there’s some truth to this. Scientists discovered that having seven glasses of wine or the equivalent amount o…

A team of researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary surveyed hundreds of dog owners and discovered that they can be categorized into three distinct groups.
“We identified three different profiles of owners whose dogs play various social and practical roles,” said Laura Gillet, a co-author of the study.
Dog Owners View Their Pets’ Roles Differently
The researchers engaged around 800 dog owners in their study. Participants were asked about their relationships with their four-legged com…

A new study from the team at Yamagata University has revealed that men with a stronger sex drive—libido—are 69 percent less likely to die than their peers.
Over the course of seven years, researchers examined the health of 8,500 older men. Those who reported a high libido at the beginning of the study demonstrated a 69 percent lower risk of dying from any cause by the end.
Scientists believe that a low sex drive is indicative of poor overall health, often linked to poor nutrition, obesity, or o…

A new study from the University of Nottingham (UK) sheds light on the complexities of interpreting emojis. It reveals that gender, culture, and age significantly influence how these symbols are understood.
Emojis (images used to express ideas or emotions on digital platforms) have become an integral part of our lives. These icons convey feelings and reactions visually, bridging the gap between text-based communication and face-to-face conversations. But are we using and interpreting them correc…