This startup lets you invest a little money into solving real world problems
A new startup is turning investment dollars into solutions and profits. Unlike mainstream mutual funds, which direct investors’ money towards gun manufacturers and fossil fuel companies, Swell funnels investments towards companies focused on solving major global challenges. Swell rates companies Read More...
Bloomberg tackles air pollution and obesity with $5m grants to 40 cities
Michael Bloomberg has long fought for public health. As a mayor of New York, he banned smoking in bars and restaurants and even launched a campaign against the sale of large-sized sugary drinks. Now as the World Health Organization’s global ambassador for non-communicable diseases—meaning Read More...
Tips on fighting fake news from the people who debunk it for a living
With so much misinformation traversing the internet—sometimes disguised as fact—how can the casual reader spot the fiction? The reality is that spotting a lie isn’t always easy. Even the most trustworthy of news sources can spread false information without even realizing it. To make sure the Read More...
Implanting insulin-producing pancreatic cells could cure type 1 diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a disease where your body stops producing insulin, which can lead to a lifetime of dependence on injected or pumped insulin as well as a host of health complications. New clinical trials, however, show some promising results in “curing” the disease by implanting Read More...
The three keys to making friends and staying friends
Although it can be intimidating, making friends is definitely rewarding. After all, friends form a big part of our life for most of us. They are the ones who walk through life together, share our ups and downs, and pains and joys. If you are looking to make new friends, or just trying to get along Read More...
Turning goats into water: A solution for the desert
One woman's clever idea for how to pay for water Read More...
Fighting urban air pollution in cities with low hedges instead of taller trees
The harmful impact of urban air pollution could be combated by strategically placing low hedges along roads in a built-up environment of cities instead of taller trees, a new study has found. The study, just published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, points out that low hedges reduce the Read More...
New research suggests gut microbiome plays a role in bipolar disorder
Scientists are taking a closer look at how microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal system impact mental health. A new study suggests that bacteria in the gut microbiome is linked to bipolar disorder. The research, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, suggests that the microbial Read More...
Why you may soon start seeing Metro wait times in the Uber app
Uber, which has hailed itself as a “first-mile, last-mile” option for Washington commuters, will soon display wait times for public transit — including Metro — in its app. Starting this week, Uber is partnering with Transit, an app that displays a dashboard of wait times for nearby trains Read More...
What makes life worth living in the face of death
In this deeply moving talk, Lucy Kalanithi reflects on life and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband, Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. "Engaging in the full range of experience — living and dying, love and loss — is what we get to Read More...