Psychedelic medicine works but how to overcome the stigma
In the 1960s many scientists experimented with psychedelic drugs. That research ended with a ban of the drugs in the 1970s. Gradually, the research is returning and it is showing good results for many mental ailments. However, as this interview with a professor at a leading university makes clear, Read More...
Cooling a massive new data center in chilly Norway
The data centers that drive the Internet require huge amounts of power to cool their computers. So, it makes sense to place such centers in an already cold environment like the Arctic Circle. A Norwegian company is building a fortress of data in the utmost northern regions of Norway. The project Read More...
Google helps journalists to document hate crimes to support better reporting
To overcome hate, it helps to know—and understand—the facts. Media can make a contribution to positive change with accurate reporting. That’s why the “Documenting Hate” project is so important. The project now enjoys the support of the Google News Lab that has launched the Hate Crime Read More...
The Netherlands opens the world’s biggest parking garage… for bikes
Parking garages are everywhere around the globe and they host… cars. But in The Netherlands, there are many more bikes than cars. So, it may not be a surprise that the country is opening the world’s largest parking garage… for bikes. The three-storey parking garage under the train station of Read More...
You get more nutrients from food you want to eat than from food you don’t enjoy
It makes a difference how you feel when you eat. Science tells us that the more you enjoy your food, the more you absorb the nutrients. That doesn’t mean that you should only eat desert. But to fully benefit from healthy food, you need to make sure that you fully enjoy it. Years ago, researchers Read More...
Grandpa had a pension, this generation has cryptocurrency
Most readers have probably heard of Bitcoin, the digital coin that dominates the cryptocurrency market. It has gained notice both because of its skyrocketing value (from less than a cent in early 2010 to around $2,600 currently) and because it is Read More...
California added 1,300 fuel cell hydrogen vehicles over the last year
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released its latest annual evaluation of “Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development”. The report shows that about 1,300 new fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) Read More...
How carbon farming could halt climate change
Soil holds more carbon than the atmosphere and all vegetation combined. But who’s going to convince more farmers to farm with carbon levels in mind? We can’t say we weren’t Read More...
Volkswagen is working on an electric version of its legendary microbus
The Volkswagen bus has been an iconic presence in many parts of the world for decades. But its long-term future seems bleak given the electric car revolution that is fast gathering speed. However, Volkswagen has announced that the legendary bus will return as an electric vehicle. The car maker aims Read More...
Patagonia launches first-ever TV ad to support the protection of public lands
Business can be a powerful force for positive change. Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company, has been a leader in the world of social responsible business for decades. The company pioneered organic and recycled clothing. This year the company started a campaign to protect public lands in the U.S. Read More...