Gotta love MINI for ditching animal-based leather

By Tessa R. Salazar In 2021, news broke that MINI and BMW were abandoning animal-based leather in favor of vegan upholstery. Carbuzz quoted MINI’s chief design officer Oliver Heilmer when he announced that the brand no longer needs leather: “Because we don’t believe it’s sustainable.” With MINI phasing out leather across its vehicle lineup—beginning with […]

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Scientists develop greener way to produce nanoparticles

Scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have advanced a greener approach to silver nanoparticle (AgNP) synthesis by using gamma irradiation in combination with the natural seaweed-derived biopolymer ι-carrageenan. While gamma-radiolytic routes for AgNP formation have been reported previously, the specific role of ι-carrageenan in stabilizing and influencing nanoparticle formation during

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Study: Vegan diet cuts senior medicine use by 58%

(The following article is a synthesis of a report by Nicole Axworthy for VegNews.com, posted on Feb. 12, 2026. To read the full report, click this link: https://vegnews.com/older-adults-vegan-less-medication) A new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reveals a striking correlation: Older adults who follow a vegan diet take 58% fewer medications than

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Honda City, BR-V, and HR-V now offered with P100K discount

Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) extends its “Your Best Year Starts Here” campaign, with exclusive offers from Feb. 11 to 28. For those looking for a fuel-efficient yet sporty sedan daily driver, the 2026 City 1.5 S CVT Honda Sensing variant is currently available with a P100,000 discount off its standard retail price. Alternatively, customers

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