German designer creates device that absorbs energy from electromagnetic fields
Depending on the field strength, it is possible to charge a small battery per dayIn the world we live in, information is a fundamental part because it greatly helps in communication and in the way people organize themselves. And for it to flow, it needs to be transmitted in different ways. One of them is something we constantly produce: electromagnetic fields.
What is allostatic charge?
Allostatic load is the amount of metabolic energy needed for a given physiological mechanism to maintain its balanceNatasha Connell image in UnsplashThe amount of metabolic energy necessary for a given physiological mechanism to maintain its balance is called the allostatic charge. This term was conceived by McEwen and Stellar in 1993.
learn to make seasoned butter
Seasoned butter is simple and easy to make, especially if you have a vegetable garden at home.RitaE image by PixabayDo you know what compound butter or seasoned butter is? It is simply butter mixed with herbs and other spices. Best of all, you can prepare it using natural ingredients from your garden.
Six tips on how to store and organize your medications
Properly storing medicines, cleaning and organizing the medicine chest are essential tasks to preserve your health and the environmentPublicDomainPictures image by PixabayMedicines are items that are very present in the daily lives of most people. Molecular engineering was able to extract from plants and minerals the components that have the capacity to interact biochemically with the organism and act in such a way as to alleviate disease symptoms and, in some cases, even cure.
Automotive air conditioning cleaning: how to do it
Cleaning your car air conditioner can prevent unpleasant odors, accumulation of dirt and the proliferation of harmful germsKarolina Grabowska image by PixabayAir conditioning is no different from other vehicle components and also needs constant cleaning and maintenance. The durability of the equipment, the functioning of the car and the health of the driver and passengers depend directly on the care related to this item.
How to make chickpea snacks
Find out how to make a fit chickpea snack recipe with just three ingredients and waterEdited and resized image by Stella LegnaioliKnowing how to make chickpea chips can save you from the hunger and guilt of eating highly processed foods. This recipe is a healthy option that appeals to celiacs, lovers of tasty foods to "snap", vegans and even those looking for options fit .
Why do scorpions worry?
Number of poisoning cases grew 600% in 15 years; the danger of scorpions worries the population Image: Wikimedia Commons Dozens of plastic boxes piled from floor to ceiling in an air-conditioned room in a new wing of the Butantan Institute's vivarium house around 5,000 live specimens of Tityus serrulatus, the yellow scorpion, the species that most poisons people in the country.
First mini nuclear reactor has safety approved in the US
The project allows generating energy with a kind of mini-reactor, which can be coupled to other units to enable operation similar to that of a power plantImage: NuScale/DisclosureProjects that create a mini nuclear reactor are one of the hopes of proponents of nuclear energy. By dividing a nuclear facility into a series of smaller reactors, these mini-plants can be extensively fabricated and then placed where they will work, avoiding the construction of a giant complex on site.
New Treatment Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients
Equipment developed at the Optics and Photonics Research Center, with simultaneous laser and ultrasound applications, has analgesic and anti-inflammatory actionImage: Photo of the equipment developed by the Optics and Photonics Research Center. Photo: DisclosureA new equipment, which allows the combined emission of low-intensity laser and therapeutic ultrasound, has considerably reduced the pain of patients with fibromyalgia.
Kickstand: the office table designed for cyclists
Even at work, you won't let go of your bikeThe bicycle, in addition to being a clean and healthy means of transport, is practical. All you have to do is attach it with a chain to a pole or a bike rack and you can take it anywhere. In large Brazilian cities, it also became possible to take them on a subway trip.
Apparatus provides transformation of bottles into cups from thermal shock separation
Invention allows you to reuse glass bottles with style and creativityGlass can be recycled unlimitedly. Its recycling process requires less heat to carry out the casting and ends up saving approximately 70% energy and 50% water compared to production with "virgin" raw material. Even with all these advantages, glass is only the fourth most recycled material in the country - this is due to the requirements necessary to recycle it, which is not very convenient for interested companies.
UN online course on climate change is available in Portuguese
The course is introductory and available in several languages, including PortugueseThe UN CC: Learn Program is the largest UN climate change education initiative. The introductory online course is free, can be taken according to the user's availability, and offers clear, concise and up-to-date information for those who want to know more about the subject.
Worried about fire, Guterres says that "Amazonia has to be protected"
Large forest fire has been in the Amazon rainforest for at least two weeks; Secretary-General says the world "cannot afford to do more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity."Forest fires occur in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Image: Peter Buschmann for Forest Service, UsdaThe UN secretary general said this Thursday that he is "deeply concerned about the fire in the Amazon rainforest.
"Put yourself in motion and take love wherever you go" is a book full of inspiring insights
Fill in all pages until there is no white space left. Reflect on your life and the world around youThe book "Put yourself in motion and take love wherever you go" brings activities and insights inspiring to put ideas into motion. In this interactive publication, made in partnership with flight movement with the Infinite wave , you will find exercises and reflections to start your journey in transforming this world for the better, whether it's practicing and sharing positive attitudes, designing a new purpose for your life or company, or planning a new project.
"The Muscle of the Soul" reveals how fast training can be destructive to the body
Book "The Muscle of the Soul" provides the key to bodily wisdomPublished by Editora Voo and written by Nuno Cobra Jr., the book "The Muscle of the Soul - The Key to Body Wisdom" alerts us to what the consumer society is doing with our bodies and raises the banner of “conscious training” , which unites body, mind, emotion and spirit.Twen
Crazy inventions to save water
Discover ten creative devices that help save waterThere are already many ideas to help save water. Even though some are a little crazy, they have proven efficiency, but most have not yet been put into practice. Below is a list of unusual and crazy water-saving inventions:1. Private washing machineA washing machine inside the bathroom.
Do it yourself: turn your old t-shirt into a sustainable bag
Follow the quick step-by-step instructions to reuse an unused item and still avoid using plastic bagsYou know that shirt that no longer fits or is stained and that's why it's in the back of the closet? She can still be very useful. Instead of throwing it in the trash, learn how to make an ecobag with it and upcycle it!
15 ways to redecorate your home using unused objects
Reuse can be a beautiful alternative in interior decorationEvery year, when the seasons change, many of us gather the old and used things and just throw them away. However, we often don't realize that various objects we throw away could be turned into something useful, reusing them instead of discarding them to buy more.
The story of Emma, the cow who cried when she sensed she would be slaughtered
The kitty shows fear and despair when feeling that it would go to the slaughter, but she could hardly imagine what her future held for herEveryone has the right to choose their food, as long as it has legal origins. However, it is very important to be aware of how food is produced, the impact it has on the environment and our health.