Blockchain will make sure green pledges aren’t just greenwash: a new initiative

Blockchain will make sure green pledges aren’t just green wash. When a country or a company makes a promise to reduce carbon emissions, respect fishing quotas or cut toxic output, how can we be sure they’ll keep their word? The truth is, it’s often extremely hard. But a new initiative – Global Ledger – led… Continue reading Blockchain will make sure green pledges aren’t just greenwash: a new initiative

Asteroid mining market to be worth $3.9bn by 2025

Ongoing and future space missions, rising investment in new mining technologies, and the use of materials obtained from asteroids in 3D printing will drive the growth of the asteroid mining market, according to Allied Market Research.

Cholesterol that is too low may boost risk for hemorrhagic stroke

Current guidelines recommend lowering cholesterol for heart disease risk reduction. New findings indicate that if cholesterol dips too low, it may boost the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, according to researchers. Over a period of nine years, a Penn State-led study examined the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol—LDL, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol—and hemorrhagic stroke. This… Continue reading Cholesterol that is too low may boost risk for hemorrhagic stroke