Massive source of ‘missing’ nitrogen could revolutionize climate change projections
'This runs counter the centuries-long paradigm that has laid the foundation for the environmental sciences,' say researchers behind Read More...
Portugal generated enough renewable energy to power the whole country in March
Portugal’s renewable electricity production exceeded monthly consumption for what is likely the first time, in March, according to the nation’s transmission system operator, REN. The average renewable generation for the month exceeded 103 percent of consumption, beating out the last record Read More...
King penguin breeding colonies are structured like fluids
Colonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This "liquid" organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while Read More...
Brain never stops growing: elderly have same number of new neurons as teens
The brain never stops growing, scientists have found in landmark discovery that could help treat degenerative Read More...
29 tiny changes that will make your home more eco-friendly today
Here are 29 little things you can do tonight, or tomorrow, or this weekend to make your home a more eco-friendly Read More...
How a community fund could actually generate financial returns for its members
If investing in the community would also provide a financial return, more people would surely do it. That’s why a startup has created a new community-based fund that allows neighbors to invest a small amount in a fund, which can be used to invest into parts of the community such as housing. As Read More...
Hershey is investing hundreds of millions into more ethical chocolate
Customer-focused companies from Unilever to McDonald’s are investing more in sustainable sourcing as customers increasingly look for those credentials for spending their dollars. Chocolate giant Hershey is joining the trend with plans to spend $500 million through 2030 in order to produce its Read More...
Stop slouching: These simple tips will help you improve your posture
According to a new study, human emotion and cognition are closely linked to body posture, and this link operates like a two-way street. Feeling depressed or frightened can cause a person’s head to drop or his posture to become tight and closed, but assuming these poses also seems to promote Read More...
Britain wants to completely eradicate illegal ivory trade with stricter ban
The UK is in the process of creating one of the toughest bans on ivory in the world. No matter how old the ivory is or in what form it’s been made into, the new legislation would prohibit the sale of nearly all items that contain ivory in a bid to restrict the illegal ivory trade, tackle poaching Read More...
This one thing separates people who achieve from those who only dream
We all have dreams, but only a fraction of us pursue them. Why? According to Will Smith—the Grammy Award winning, Oscar nominated actor—it all has to do with self-discipline. Take a look here to hear the wise advice Smith has to offer on cultivating self-discipline and chasing our Read More...