LPT: If you use a daily language app like Duolingo try switching it up to a different language from time to time; you might be surprised that you absorb it more readily than the one you originally chose submitted by /u/pandorascannabox

Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions Bitcoin moved higher Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

LPT When attempting to break glass, such as a house window or a car window, aim for the corners rather than the center. The center of the glass is more flexible and can absorb a greater number of impacts, while the corners are structurally weaker and more prone to shattering. submitted by /u/brMerak

LPT When you accidentally over-salt a dish, add a peeled potato to the pot. The potato will absorb some of the excess salt, saving your meal. Explanation: Potatoes are great at absorbing flavors, and that includes salt. If you find yourself with a dish that’s too salty, simply peel and cut a raw potato into large chunks and add them to the pot. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, then remove the potato. You’ll be surprised at how much salt it can soak up! This simple trick can save you f…

LPT store your veggies in a tupperware after u washed and dried them, and add a lil piece of kitchen paper, it’ll absorb humidity and veggies will last more submitted by /u/cris__alis

Khosla Ventures backs effort to make orchards of lung-like material to absorb CO2 from air Khosla Ventures backs Spiritus, a carbon removal company coming out of stealth with a material and that passively absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.

This startup is helping the ocean absorb more harmful carbon emissions

What’s the best rug material for a high traffic area? One that is easy to clean and doesn’t absorb smells? I have to replace my living room rug every year or two because I cannot keep them clean and looking and smelling good. Honestly, they smell like feet! I have a husband and two little boys, so our rugs do take some abuse. But even with regular vacuuming and occasional cleaning with baking soda / steam vacuuming, they just don’t last. What rugs h…

Oceans absorb 90% of the heat from climate change — here’s why record ocean temps are so harmful Record ocean temperatures cause stronger storms, displace and kill fish populations, stress coral reefs, turbocharge the growth of algal blooms, and more.