On March 17, PepsiCo announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the prebiotic soda brand Poppi. Poppi and other prebiotic soda brands, like Olipop, have gained popularity…
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Hyundai to make ‘low-carbon’ steel at $6B plant in Louisiana
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled plans Monday for a $6 billion steel plant in Louisiana to provide the metal needed for its auto factories in Alabama and Georgia. The announcement came…
Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies
The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the…
There’s a New Pill to Treat UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common medical issues women experience; up to 60% of women will get one during their lifetime. Older, post-menopausal women are especially susceptible,…
CDC In Turmoil as 5 High-Level Officials Leave the Public Health Agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation’s top public health agency. The departures were announced…
Julien Barrere: Diverse forests are more resilient to storm disturbances across Europe
2024 HALDANE PRIZE SHORTLIST: Julien Barrere discusses his paper “Forest storm resilience depends on the interplay between functional composition and climate—Insights from European-scale simulations“, which has been shortlisted for Functional…
How to teach “leave it”
Teaching your dog “leave it” redirects their focus when they are interested in items they shouldn’t be, and it assists with impulse control. It can be an incredibly beneficial skill…
Span’s new smart electrical panel can plug right into utility meters
Five years ago, San Francisco–based startup Span debuted a smartphone-controllable electrical panel that allows homeowners to manage their solar panels, backup batteries, EV chargers, HVAC systems, and other major household…
Some Stress Is Good for You, Actually
If there’s one thing you can say about Americans at this point in time, it’s that we’re stressed—and we’re constantly told by health experts to reduce or manage our stress…
North Carolina program helps low-income utility customers pay their bills
Clean energy advocates in North Carolina remain bullish about a Duke Energy initiative to help its poorest customers pay their bills and access weatherization programs, even though participation in its…