CBD Against Mosquitoes
A study by Ohio State University found that CBD oil is effective in killing mosquito larvae, an early stage crucial for controlling diseases such as yellow fever. CBD offers an alternative to chemical insecticides, which have been rendered ineffec... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
The Vineyard on an Airport Roof
Italians are famous for greening their buildings, with the famous Vertical Forest Apartments (Bosco Verticale) in Milan being the prime example. Now the city of Florence in Tuscany will celebrate its heritage as one of the wine capitals of the wor... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Gardening is Good for You
Gardening combines physical activity with a natural meditation, and research is showing that it can have real benefits for your mind and body. Shovelling, planting, weeding and watering are some of the reasons why gardeners tend to report higher l... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Treating Neurological Disease and MS on Ibiza
AEMIF is a non-profit association here on Ibiza, that specializes in helping people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, Acquired Brain Damage and Spinal Cord Injury. This team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to improve the lives of these p... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Solar Power Shingles
The US company GAF Energy has developed a simple and efficient way to provide homes with solar power. Their “solar shingles” can be nailed onto the roof, just like normal roofing shingles. Many homeowners who might want to install solar energy do ... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
3D Printer Builds Wooden Houses
At the University of Maine (US), one of the world’s largest 3D printers is using sawdust from the state’s lumber industry to create stylish wooden cabins. The machine is capable of creating the walls, floors, and roof of a 55 m2 house in just 48 h... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Elephants Use “Names” to Communicate
A team of biologists have discovered that elephants can call each other by name. It is widely known that these amazing animals display social acts like grieving, raising offspring collectively, and communicating across miles of countryside using l... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Making Up for Lost Sleep
On those nights when you have not gotten enough sleep due to work or play, it is possible to make up for that loss of rest by spending more time in bed in the following days. For years it had been commonly accepted that it was not possible to offs... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Santa Eulalia Regulates Swimming Pools
Preserving and sustaining the water supply on Ibiza has become a major concern that the regional and local governments are addressing. The town of Santa Eulalia has recently enacted new rules to enforce sensible water use in all newly built swimmi... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Light Therapy for Brain and Spinal Cord
Low-level light therapy helps heal brain and spinal cord injuries. A helmet with infrared light improves brain connectivity, and a new implant illuminates damaged areas of the spinal cord to regenerate nerves and restore function. READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2024
Exploring the Far Side of the Moon
China was the first nation to land on the far side of the Moon in 2014. Their Chang'e-6 mission collected samples and they plan to establish a permanent system on future missions. They are also exploring Mars with technology similar to that of the... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2024
Minor Marijuana Convictions Pardoned
Maryland's governor pardoned more than 175,000 people with minor marijuana convictions, seeking to correct injustices and promote racial justice as marijuana is now legal in much of the US. READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2024