How to invest your money responsibly, sustainably, or for impact
Your Aunt Cynthia has died unexpectedly. Our condolences. In her will, she’s left you $25,000. Now you want to invest it wisely, as in–not just leave it in a checking account that pays next to no interest. Ideally, you want to make a decent return, but you also want to be responsible Read More...
How Israeli startups are driving the car technology revolution
Israeli startups are revving their engines ahead of the country’s largest-ever “smart transportation” event. Over 200 local companies working in transportation technology will be at the EcoMotion Conference on Thursday at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa. The plan is to give Read More...
Automakers are betting on hydrogen-powered cars— here are 12 in the works
From an infrastructure standpoint, purely electric vehicles make more sense. There are 15,959 electric charging stations in the United States, but only 35 hydrogen stations in the entire US, according to the US Department of Energy. Of those 35 hydrogen stations, only 3 can be found outside of Read More...
Microbial fuel cell converts methane to electricity
Transporting methane from gas wellheads to market provides multiple opportunities for this greenhouse gas to leak into the atmosphere. Now, an international team of researchers has taken the first step in converting methane directly to electricity using bacteria, in a way that could be done near Read More...
This app is helping employees of worker-owned cleaning services earn better wages
A new web app by the name of Up & Go is giving worker-owned cleaning cooperatives a much-needed tech boost to expand their reach. The app works as a booking platform that allows users to schedule cleaning services with cooperative home-cleaning businesses in an easy manner. What makes this app Read More...
Researchers develop low-cost purification system that uses CO2 gas to clean water
The problem with most water purification methods is that they become clogged and need to be replaced over time. A new technology developed by researchers at Princeton University doesn’t require filters at all, instead relying on the injection of CO2 gas to change the water’s chemistry and Read More...
Zinc lozenges can help you get rid of your cold 3 times faster
If you need to get rid of the common cold quickly, zinc lozenges may be the answer. In meta-analysis of three studies, researchers found that zinc lozenges, which can be commonly found at any drug store, may triple the rate of recovery from the cold. Although the researchers do warn that the doses Read More...
Could plant chemicals provide a healthier contraceptive for women?
Women who struggle with side effects of the contraceptive pill may soon have a new option, thanks to the discovery of a non-hormonal method of contraception. Scientists uncovered that two compounds normally found in wild plants have the ability to stop fertilization by preventing sperm from Read More...
Sit up straight! Here’s the simplest way to correct your posture
We’re all aware that sitting all day damages your body. One of the best ways to counteract those effects is to fix your posture. Having good posture can prevent the sore muscles, strained eyes, and poor circulation that frequently accompany a desk job. To help you fix your posture, here is an Read More...
How to be mindful mowing the lawn
“Approach mowing the lawn as an adventure brimming with curiosity and wonder instead of just an ordinary, mundane task. Take time to intentionally make connections with your natural environment as you look at the sun, the earth, trees, the clouds, birds and animals. Notice the shift within you as Read More...