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Researchers in Japan have finished building the world’s first wooden satellite. Called LignoSat—a reference to lignin, wood’s chief organic polymer—the satellite represents a potential solution to the space industry’s growing debris problem.Space junk is such a pervasive problem that it’s becoming more space junk and tricking people into believing they’ve …

For most people, a good, trusty pair of shoes or sandals is non-negotiable. Our footwear takes us everywhere, and it is only logical to want the best for ourselves—and best also means a pair that is animal-friendly and eco-friendly. The problem is that many conventional footwear materials are made from …

This week, Unqork, a startup that helps other companies build business apps with a no-code platform, raised a $207 million Series C. The new capital valued the firm at around $2 billion. Even given how much attention 2020 has brought to no-code startups and their low-code relatives, the investment stood …

Age is just a number.  In fact, even the word “old” means less and less these days as many of us stay healthy and active well past the traditional retirement age of 65.  Is 80 the new 40?  Or, is 100 a better benchmark age for enjoying life and achieving …

Above: Strawberry fields at Lepp Farms in Abbotsford, BC. These strawberries are available at Lepp Farm Market in season. Lepp Farms started growing strawberries six years ago when two important things happened. Our son Mike committed to running our farm operations, allowing us to expand and diversify our crops. Subsequently, …

Uber, the popular ride-hailing startup, shared a grip of new financial metrics with Bloomberg today. The numbers indicate that the company is still growing at an impressive pace, and that despite staggering losses may be getting a handle on its cash burn. The company’s numbers have leaked in various quantities …

Over the last couple of years, Google updates have shown the company’s growing focus on monetizing searches with local intent and navigational queries. From local inventory ads, which are a version of Product Listings Ads that feature information on when a product can be picked up at a local brick-and-mortar …

Age is just a number.  In fact, even the word “old” means less and less these days as many of us stay healthy and active well past the traditional retirement age of 65.  Is 80 the new 40?  Or, is 100 a better benchmark age for enjoying life and achieving …

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