How to build a business model on altruism
When I was in the hospital several years ago battling cancer, I was given a beautiful candle that soothed me, imparting hopefulness and peace of mind. The mission of my company was birthed out of that experience, and I wanted to reflect that hope and healing back to my community — and the Read More...
A South African startup is using bitcoin to turn digital pirates against each other
The scholarly environs of the New Media research lab at Stellenbosch University in South Africa gave rise to a diabolically clever plan to deal with video piracy in 2015: Lure pirates with bitcoin to find out the source of the contraband material. That project has become the basis for a startup Read More...
Affordable home geothermal energy systems come to upstate New York
When you think of home renewable power systems, geothermal energy probably isn’t the first source that springs to mind. But new company Dandelion, which starts after time at Google’s moonshot factory X, aims to power houses with the clean, free source “right under our feet.” Read More...
This landscape photographer uses a mirror to create stunning images
In the middle of an extremely salty and shallow desert lake in Australia, a photographer captured some extremely dramatic images of the sky reflected in the salt-scape of the lake. The photographer used a rectangular mirror along with his other photography equipment and stood it in the inch-deep Read More...
This is the best thing you can do with your old Amazon shipping boxes
If you took part in Amazon’s Prime Day, here’s what you should do with all those shipping boxes you have lying around. Fill them up with unwanted clothes, household items, and other goods you no longer need. Then, log onto GiveBackBox.com, enter your zip code and email address to generate a Read More...
25 percent of Australian homes have switched to solar power
A quarter of all Australian households take advantage of the continent’s abundance of sun through the use of solar panels. That number is only expected to rise as the cost of solar technology continues to plummet. In other solar news out of Australia, scientists have found a way to boost panel Read More...
These foods and nutrients can boost your mood and reduce symptoms of depression
Your diet influences your mood. In a recent study, a group of people with moderate to severe depression adopted a diet that encouraged eating whole foods while discouraging things such as refined foods, sweets, and fried food. After 12 weeks, the participants showed improvements in their mood and Read More...
How to know when you need a mental health day
Mental health is just as important as your physical health when it comes to your overall well-being. If you don’t proactively address your mental health, you won’t be able to perform at your best. That’s why it’s a good idea to give yourself a day off from time to time to relax your mind. Read More...
Prince Charles opens 'holistic' clinic at stately home he saved for nation
Prince Charles is creating a state-of-the-art clinic that will offer free ‘holistic’ care for patients referred by NHS doctors. Charles, who has faced criticism in the past for his support for complementary health therapies, has won backing from the NHS and local authorities for Read More...
France urges resumption of Israel-Palestine peace talks
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a resumption of long-stalled peace talks between Israel and Palestine based on a two-state solution. Macron said on Sunday that France was ready to apply diplomatic levers toward renewed negotiations, but gave no specifics. He did not indicate any Read More...