Vaccinations Through Painless Patches

Trypanophobics (people who are afraid of needles) are rejoicing thanks to a new way to receive vaccinations. Georgia Tech’s Mark Prusnitz has developed a band-aid-like patch that will employ 100 microneedles to painlessly administer vaccines. According to Prusnitz, the patches will be most effective in developing countries, where proper refrigeration and injection training is not widely available. The new technology is currently being developed for …

Animated Recipe: How To Chiffonade

Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to cut greens like the pros

Chiffonade is a technique used to cut leafy greens and herbs into narrow ribbons. It’s a great approach to use for greens to be sautéed or for garnishing with your favorite herb. Give it a try and impress the guests at your next dinner party. After cleaning your greens, remove rib/stem. From both sides. Stack several leaves on top of one another, facing the same …

Green Beauty for Earth Day

From deodorant to detox bath treatments: under-the-radar natural and organic products recommended by Brooklyn boutique Shen Beauty

With the 45th anniversary of Earth Day tomorrow, take this time to scrutinize your top shelf and bathroom cabinets, and reevaluate your current skincare routine. With the growing number of young skincare brands out there reigning in the potent power of natural ingredients, it’s easier than ever to go greener with what you put directly on your face and body. Here’s what Jessica Richards, founder …