Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra

This easy Grilled Okra is seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, then cooked on the grill for a crisp veggie side that’s anything but boring. The post Grilled Okra appeared first on Budget Bytes. If you’re intimidated by okra, let me stop you right there! This super-easy, absolutely delicious summertime Grilled Okra recipe is…

Stella McCartney’s Cinnamon-Scented Compostable Sneakers Could Be the Future of Fashion

Stella McCartney’s Cinnamon-Scented Compostable Sneakers Could Be the Future of Fashion

At Green Prophet, we’ve long tracked the rise of engineered living materials (ELMs), algae-based dyes, and circular fashion startups. Balena’s material joins this new wave of bio-innovation, where fashion is no longer just wearable—it’s regenerative. The post Stella McCartney’s Cinnamon-Scented Compostable Sneakers Could Be the Future of Fashion appeared first on Green Prophet. Cinnamon shoes…

Ditalini Pasta Salad

Ditalini Pasta Salad

This easy Ditalini Pasta Salad is packed with roasted summer veggies, tossed in pesto, and finished with a sprinkle of feta. Delicious & meal prep friendly! The post Ditalini Pasta Salad appeared first on Budget Bytes. I love a good pasta salad in the summer, and this Ditalini Pasta Salad is one of those recipes…

Toxins in tiny bodies: American children are carrying invisible chemical burden

Toxins in tiny bodies: American children are carrying invisible chemical burden

Chemical exposures were highest among younger toddlers and racial/ethnic minorities, reflecting systemic environmental injustice. While some older chemicals like triclosan and certain phthalates are decreasing (likely due to public pressure and reformulations), new unregulated substitutes like DINCH and emerging pesticides are on the rise. The post Toxins in tiny bodies: American children are carrying invisible…

Scientists Crack the Code for Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Plastic Recycling

Scientists Crack the Code for Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Plastic Recycling

While enzymatic recycling offers hope for managing existing plastic waste, scientists and environmental advocates agree it must be paired with the development of bio-based plastics—materials made from renewable biological sources like corn starch, sugarcane, or algae. Unlike conventional plastics derived from fossil fuels, bio-based alternatives can dramatically reduce carbon emissions at the production stage and…

You Won’t Believe Which Country Is Fueling Shark Product Trade in the Pacific

You Won’t Believe Which Country Is Fueling Shark Product Trade in the Pacific

The shark products, often carried in personal luggage or by post, were likely intended for personal consumption, resale, or as trophies. While most fin products seized in Australia originated from Asia, preserved shark specimens were more commonly linked to the United States. In Aotearoa/New Zealand, however, Australia was the most common source of both passenger…

Why Is the Martian Night Sky So Bright? New NASA Video Sheds Light on the Red Planet’s Glow

Why Is the Martian Night Sky So Bright? New NASA Video Sheds Light on the Red Planet’s Glow

Another factor is sunlight scattering at high altitudes. Even though the Sun sets on Mars just as it does on Earth, light continues to scatter off the high-altitude dust, keeping the sky bright for hours. This is why astronauts may one day be able to navigate or work during the “night” without artificial lighting—at least…

Want to speak “dolphin”?

Want to speak “dolphin”?

While Is Anyone Listening? may not satisfy those looking for hard statistics, it’s a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and animal behavior. Herzing’s voice—at once personal, precise, and probing—asks us not just to decode dolphin sounds but to consider our role as co-inhabitants of a shared, noisy planet. The…