Category: 7. SciTech

Scientists have just discovered an incredible superpower hidden away in the tissues of the fern Blechnum orientale, a plant that can collect and store rare earth elements.

The findings could lead to a more sustainable way of gathering mineral resources that we are increasingly reliant…

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

I’ve been a vegetarian for over a decade. It’s not because of my health, or because I dislike the taste of chicken or beef: It’s a lifestyle choice I made because I wanted to reduce my impact on the…

It’s no secret that protein is big business right now. Browse the shelves of your local supermarket and you’ll see just how many products tout their protein content, whether it’s from natural sources, such as meat and milk, or in more processed items, like breakfast cereals and pasta.

And…

The longest known underwater cave in the world is even longer than we thought.

As of the start of this year, cave divers have mapped 524 kilometers (325.6 miles) of a subterranean water ‘web’ near Tulum, Mexico, called Sistema Ox Bel Ha – and there’s more to go.

The name Ox Bel Ha is derived…