UK breaks new solar energy record on sunny March weekend
Last weekend’s sunny weather was not only good for beers, barbecues and bees, but also drove solar power to break a new UK record. For the first time ever, the amount of electricity demanded by homes and businesses in the afternoon on Saturday was lower than it was in the night, because solar Read More...
7 everyday ways to improve your memory
Studies find that sex, doorways, social media and the correct supplements can all help boost your memory. Here are 7 everyday ways to boost your memory. (Click the links for longer descriptions of the studies.) Telling someone else a piece of information helps you to remember more, psychological Read More...
How Airbnb is spurring innovation in luxury travel
There is now a cottage industry of short-term-rental start-ups, whether started before or after Airbnb. The category includes dozens of other companies: Roomorama, Love Home Swap, Stay Alfred, and many more. Some were scooped up by Read More...
The race to put more zero-emission cars on the road
California has led the charge for electric vehicles with an ambitious strategy to put 1.5 million zero‐emission vehicles on the road by 2025 (Executive Order B‐16‐2012) with the ultimate goal of transitioning virtually all personal transportation in the state to Read More...
A more equitable economy exists right next door
Business owners gather at an elegant Montreal event center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a large-scale economic partnership. The former chief of Quebec’s largest bank is the guest of honor. Sidewalks bustle with people walking in and out of homes, offices, bank, pharmacy, workout Read More...
This startup aims to power your devices with light and without batteries
Our homes are full of devices that require electricity to stay active. Your television is on standby; your remote requires batteries. Together these devices consume a lot of power. Batteries need to be recharged—until they are discarded—or replaced. This startup wants to replace the batteries Read More...
Swiss are training their vets to use acupuncture instead of antibiotics
More good news on the meat front: Swiss trainee veterinarians are going to be taught how to treat cows with acupuncture in a first for Switzerland’s agriculture industry. The initiative is taken to promote maintaining animal health without the use of antibiotics. That’s better for the Read More...
Saving energy with smart tires that alert drivers when maintenance is needed
The pressure in the tires of your car has a big impact on safety as well as on fuel efficiency. If tire pressure is too low, cars will slide easier, and their engines consume more gas. Fuel efficiency can be improved up to 7 percent with proper pressure in the tires. That’s why the new smart Read More...
Americans eat nearly 20 percent less beef than in 2005
This is good news for the planet and for health care: Americans are eating less beef than they did a decade ago. During that time, they also stopped eating as much pork, chicken, shellfish and whole milk—but not at nearly the same rate of decline as with beef. According to a new report by eating Read More...
Why less is easier: All you need is one
“A man with one watch knows what time it is. The man with two is not quite sure” (Unknown). You know the problem: You have too many things. The truth is you only need one of most things. Think tennis shoes and television sets. Or water bottles and yoga pants. There is a peaceful joy found in Read More...