Antibiotics Pulled from Dirt

Researchers have discovered an effective new antibiotic from an unlikely source: a pile of dirt. The new drug, teixobactin, has so far been tested on mice and was found to cure many severe infections without side effects, and it did so in a way that would not allow bacteria to become immune to it. Teixobactin has yet to be tested on humans, but if it …

3D Printing for Animals

Many people have hailed 3D printing as the technology of the future, and it’s true—from medicine to construction and even clothing, there’s no doubt that 3D printing is here to stay. One of the warmest ways that we’ve seen the technology applied, though, is toward the benefit of animals. Treehugger found five animals across the web that were given new life through the magic of …

Land Rover Defender Celebration Series

With the age of the Land Rover Defender coming to a close this year, the luxury automaker is releasing three limited edition Defender models to celebrate its 68-year legacy. The Autobiography, Adventure and Heritage editions each commemorate a different aspect of the much-loved Defender, whether it’s the lavish leather interior, rugged outdoor tires, or the classic “Grasmere Green” paint color.