This piece will tell you everything you need to know about Buddhism
While everyone is familiar with the symbolic figure of Buddha, many are not familiar with the fundamental principles of Buddhism and it’s belief in the human spirit. To give you a more well-rounded idea of what buddhism truly is, take a look here at this intriguing explanation of the meaning of Read More...
Scientists are using this ancient Egyptian art technique to make fuel cells cheaper
To make their masks and jewelry more extravagant, ancient Egyptian artists used to cover them with a thin layer of gleaming precious metals such as gold. The technique is called gilding, and it’s inspired scientists to use the same technique to make fuel cells for electric cars that are cheaper Read More...
Taxing people based on their energy footprint could help curb climate change
The wealthy enjoy the luxury of being able to easily travel around the world, import fine goods, and purchase whatever else they might desire. Such a lifestyle requires much capital, and more importantly, much energy consumption. Rarely do we think about how badly the lifestyles of those within the Read More...
Study: Eating leafy greens on a daily basis slows mental decline
If you have an appetite for leafy greens, you’re doing your brain a favor. A new study found that older men and women who ate the most lettuce, spinach, kale and collard greens scored the equivalent of 11 years younger on cognitive tests than those who ate little or none. The researchers also Read More...
Intermittent fasting can help you get fit faster
Have you ever wondered how stars like Hugh Jackman get so fit for their film roles? Well, the answer is through intermittent fasting. People who fast intermittently often eat within an 8-hour block, leaving 16 hours of fasting in between. During that 16-hour stretch, their bodies undergo an Read More...
These are the world's top 20 trending destinations, according to Airbnb
Earlier this month, travel rental company Airbnb analyzed its 2017 and upcoming 2018 booking data to reveal its forecasts for next year's hot spot destinations. Airbnb compiled a list of places where bookings have doubled, tripled, or more, from Read More...
The case for giving free massages to the homeless
Holistic health and pursuit of happiness should be available to all, especially those in poverty and struggling. If ever there was an age of anxiety, it is Read More...
BMW wants to sell half a million electric cars by 2019
German carmaker BMW aims to more than double the number of electric and hybrid vehicles it has sold to 500,000 by the end of 2019, Chief Executive Harald Krüger told German weekly Read More...
India unveils anti-smog cannon in fight against Delhi pollution
India has unveiled a new weapon against air pollution – an “anti-smog gun” which authorities hope will clear the skies above New Delhi but which environmentalists say amounts to a band-aid solution. The cannon’s Indian manufacturers say the fine Read More...
The way these geeks are using science to make chocolate will blow your mind
Most of the chocolate that we eat is made by big companies. They mix low-quality cocoa beans from all over the world and then overroast them and add a ton of sugar, fake vanilla, cocoa butter and other additives to make the taste and texture the same each time. What we think chocolate tastes like Read More...