Wildlife


Reindeer Antler Secrets Inspire Stronger Materials

Source: treehugger Published: December 20, 2016 CC BY-SA 2.0 m. prinke Christine Lepisto Reindeer smash their antlers together in mighty battles over territory or mates. The tough material of the antlers resists breaking in spite of these challenges. Now scientists...

Why Alpaca Beats Wool for Eco Friendliness

Source: mnn.com Published: November 28, 2012 Alpaca accessories and sweaters are popping up everywhere this year. Here’s why this trend has a lighter footprint (literally).   Starre Vartan Recently, the Higg Index rated a number of fabrics for sustainability the...

Goats to Trim the Grass

Source: dailymail.co.uk Published: September 15, 2012 By Snejana Farberov A major international airport like Chicago’s O’Hare needs a large staff to take care of everything from security to maintenance, and now the major aviation hub is looking to hire some...