Spirituality may be underused tool in treating mental illness
New research suggests spirituality may offer benefits for people with mental health issues, but people may encounter barriers when reaching out for this help. Investigators from the University of Southern California School of Social Work discovered that spirituality is often an underused resource Read More...
China’s central bank thinks digital currency can do one thing cash can’t
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), has been working to develop its own digital currency. Having recently completed a trial run of its cryptocurrency based on blockchain technology, the PBoC is moving closer to becoming one of the first central banks to issue Read More...
12 ways to turn water from waste to resource
The main message we should give is that proper reuse can save money and generate income, and is good for the environment. In the Netherlands, there is now a wastewater plant that actually generates energy. As a sector we need to highlight such examples, provide technical options and work with the Read More...
Positive thinking may improve health and extend life
Even when faced with an incurable illness, positive feelings and thoughts can greatly improve one’s quality of life. Dr. Wendy Schlessel Harpham, a Dallas-based author of several books for people facing cancer, including “Happiness in a Storm,” was a practicing internist when she Read More...
Renault electric-car owners can double their range by upgrading leased batteries
When the updated 2017 Renault Zoe was unveiled last fall at the Paris auto show, it became one of the few electric cars whose range effectively doubled over its model life. Launched in 2012 with a 22-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, the five-door subcompact hatchback had an effective range of 60 Read More...
Innovative energy storage technologies are making solar a 24-hour energy source
The rapid growth of solar energy requires storage innovation to make sure that the clean energy is available 24/7. In Sweden, a team of scientists is developing a liquid energy storage medium that can not only release energy from the Sun on demand but is also transportable. Meanwhile, in China Read More...
Defying Trump California plans to set stricter emissions standards for cars
When it comes to setting emissions standards California has long led the world. And California's market is too big and too important: No car company can afford to ignore the standards set in the sixth largest economy in the world. Despite a new administration in Washington determined to relax the Read More...
‘Moore’s law’ for carbon would defeat global warming
According to "Moore’s law" innovation doubles the number of transistors on a computer chip about every two years. The law has held true for 50 years. Researchers say a similar "law" of exponential growth can already be seen in clean energy, which is why they are proposing a new “carbon law a la Read More...
Education for all: 250 Ivy League courses anyone anywhere can take online
Education is the best way to bridge the gap between the haves and the have nots in the world. Poor people in developing countries can never attend the best schools in the West. But here's the good news: Prestigious Ivy League schools in the U.S. are now offering free online courses across multiple Read More...
This simple morning stretch can keep you energized throughout the day
Whatever you do right after you wake up can make all the difference between having a sluggish day or a productive, high-energy day. Just a simple morning stretch can help you give more energy throughout the day. Here’s a video that will teach how to do this simple morning Read More...