Why oil-rich Gulf Arab countries are turning to renewables
With almost 30 percent of the world’s oil reserves and some of the lowest costs of production, Arab countries in the Persian Gulf will probably rely on crude exports as a pillar of their prosperity for years to come. Still, that doesn’t mean that these petrol-exporting countries aren’t Read More...
Airbnb is bringing in huge sums of money for Africans
In 2012, Airbnb hosted around 22,700 guests in Africa. That number has swelled since then, with the room rental giant reporting that 1.2 million people stayed in Airbnb listings across Africa in the past year. That translates into $139 million generated for local hosts in just a year’s time, Read More...
The future of work: department store becomes co-working space
More and more people are employing themselves and contribute their talents and services to the (online) communities around them. So, they don't go to corporate offices anymore. The trend is illustrated by the fact that co-working spaces are popping up everywhere in cities around the world. This Read More...
People who daydream are more intelligent, science says
If you find yourself frequently daydreaming, you shouldn’t scold yourself for it. In fact, a new study suggests that daydreaming may be a sign that you’re really a smart and creative person. Take a look here to see what science is saying about Read More...
'Precycling' concept aims to eliminate food packaging waste
MIWA is working to help food and grocery businesses take a step toward more responsible practices. Food packaging has been a persistent environmental problem, and so has food waste. To combat two food issues at once, Czech packager Arancia Europa created MIWA to help stores sell goods without Read More...
PTSD patients show anomalies in gut bacteria
Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) show differences in gut bacteria compared to other trauma-exposed people who never went on to develop PTSD, according to a new study led by researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Read More...
Migrant crisis triggers a wave of tech innovation
When, this July, French president Emmanuel Macron called for “no more people in the streets and in the woods”, he found an unexpected ally for his call to house homeless migrants: Airbnb, the San Francisco-based online accommodation company. Airbnb’s normal business is to help people let out Read More...
Five of the best ways to boost your memory
Memories are the building blocks of our internal biographies. They tell us what we have done during our lifetime and who we have connected with along the Read More...
New Zealand’s next prime minister wants to plant 100 million trees yearly
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s youngest leader in more than 150 years, has plans to make the country an even greener place. As one of the first orders of business, she announced an initiative that will see 100 million trees planted yearly. The newly elected prime minister also wants to introduce Read More...
The role your car plays in democratizing the energy grid
Not only do microgrids have the potential to reformat the way people get their energy, they may also change the way the energy itself is distributed. Since power in these microgrids is decentralized, they’re conducive to distribution methods that ensure power is spread evenly throughout Read More...