Green energy will overtake fossil fuels by 2020, Morgan Stanley analyst states
Many concerned citizens and institutions around the world were disheartened when President Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement. According to leading global investment firm Morgan Stanley, it doesn’t matter much. The continuous drop in costs and the benefits surrounding green Read More...
New mindfulness approach can help athletes get ‘in the zone’
Sports psychologists have developed a multi-step program based on the practice of mindfulness to increase coaches’ and athletes’ mental readiness for the game. Mindfulness involves being aware of the present moment and accepting things as they are without judgment. When it comes to sports, Read More...
Researchers create instant hydrogen from water and aluminum
Hydrogen power seemed all the rage for awhile, until we had to face the practical considerations of using it. Yes, it's clean and abundant, but it's also incredibly difficult to transport. One team may have accidentally found the key to jump starting this struggling economy, though; researchers at Read More...
Report: The world invested $264 billion in new renewables in 2016
In Brief REN21's latest Renewables Global Status Report it claims that more solar energy technology was installed worldwide in 2016 than any other form of renewable energy. Overall, renewable energy is growing much faster than fossil fuels, with the former receiving double the investment dollars Read More...
Katerra makes buildings with sustainable wood that are earth quake resistant
Building with sustainable wood is becoming more and more popular and technology is making it stronger than ever. It is also very efficient as components and parts can easily be assembled on site. See here how one of the pioneers of wood construction, Katerra, is shaking up the building industry Read More...
The Danes have better health care, pay more taxes and are happier
The Danes consistently score high on the lists of the happiest people. This article explains the Danish happiness with their satisfaction with their health care system. More than other Europeans, the Danes feel secure. The system delivers quality health care to all and costs Denmark only two-thirds Read More...
This is why the fish want electric boats
Researchers have found that noise pollution from sonar—sound wave—navigation systems may be disrupting whales’ vital abilities to hear and migrate. Now a new report shows that noise from motorboats changes the behavior of fish. These reports illustrate how the marine environment would benefit Read More...
Dallas cops do something all cops should do: Meditate
Meditation reduces stress. Abundant research shows that it helps people to better deal with the challenges of the fast modern lifestyle. Companies promote meditation for their employees because they see that the practice is good for the business. So, what if police officers would meditate? What Read More...
Desert support: Eight evidence-based health benefits of aloe vera
Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is best known for treating skin injuries. But there are many more beneficial effects that have been confirmed in scientific Read More...
How new home crowdfunding pay may let millennials live American dream
American Millennials are making the news once again. This time, it’s because the demographic as a whole can’t afford to purchase homes. According to a recent survey by Apartment list, a staggering 80% of Millennials, those born between the years 1980 and 1995, express that they want to Read More...