Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

A new Earth-sized planet has been discovered relatively near Earth: the Kepler-21b is only 352 light-years away!

Written by Danielle Salley, Four Green Steps

Scientists at the world’s largest physics lab, Cern located in Geneva, Switzerland, have announced a potentially jarring scientific breakthrough.  This breakthrough, if found to be statistically replicable from the scientific community worldwide, would dislodge Einstein’s fundamental theory of relativity (E=mc²)—the basis of physics wherein nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.

Written by Danielle Salley, Four Green Steps

The famous geologist, Dr. Iain Stewart, will seal himself inside a lucite box (made of transparent plastic) for 48 hours to prove the importance of photosynthesis for creating oxygen essential to our survival.

Written by Danielle Salley, Four Green Steps

The uniquely designed vessel, the Tûranor PlanetSolar, intended to prove that solar energy can power water transportation, with none other than successful results!  The vessel is berthed in Hong Kong, yet was designed in New Zealand, built in Germany and exhibits a flying Swiss flag... how eclectic! The Tûranor PlanetSolar has been circumnavigating regions of the globe, with mere limitations to remain near the equator for maximum solar energy provisions for the voyage.