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Festka Bicycles, a young, progressive Czech brand that designs and hand manufactures custom bicycles and accessories has made successful appearances at two major international bicycle shows this year. First, NAHBS 2013 in Denver, where Festka was the only European frame manufacturer. Followed by Berliner Fahrrad Schau in Germany a month later. At both exhibitions, Festka … Read more
McLaren 12C Spider challenges a snowboarder Pikes Peak record holder Rhys Millen and Winter X-Games snowboarder Chanelle Sladics “race” through the Rocky Mountains At 11,990 feet (3,655 m) above sea level, Loveland is the highest mountain pass in the world that stays open during the winter months. The notoriously treacherous Loveland Pass in Colorado … Read more
First ever Global Earth Hour Capital: Vancouver was crowned Earth Hour capital by World Wildlife Fund WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has recognised the City of Vancouver, Canada, for its innovative actions on climate change and dedication to create a sustainable, pleasant urban environment for current and future residents. After reviewing the merits of the six … Read more
Life can be found nearly everywhere on Earth. The seafloor, or the dark biosphere is home to microorganisms, including a recent discovery of arsenic-eating bacteria. A new study published in the journal Science confirms that microbial communities thrive in the buried oceanic crust, eating altered minerals for food. “They’re gaining energy from chemical reactions from … Read more
Resveratrol may be the new anti-aging panacea. The chemical found in red wine and dark chocolate, a compound that has already inspired a $30-million-a-year supplement business, may play a key role in slowing the aging process, according to new findings published in the latest edition of the journal Science. It is konwn that the compound … Read more
Actress and Co-Founder of The Honest Company, Jessica Alba becomes the global ambassador of WWF’s Earth hour 2013, the world’s largest mass participation event that has become the iconic symbol of people’s commitment to protect the planet. Earth Hour, which World Wildlife Fund helped start in 2007, has grown from a one-city initiative to a 7,001-city/town … Read more