‘Stonehenge builders used Pythagoras' theorem 2,000 years before he was born’
A new book has re-examined the ancient geometry of Stonehenge and concludes the monument was constructed by sophisticated astronomers who understood lengthy lunar, solar and eclipse cycles and built huge stone calendars using complex Read More...
Dutch teenagers are the happiest in the world: here’s why
Dutch teenagers are among the happiest, healthiest, best educated and wealthiest of adolescents living in the world’s richest nations. An OECD report found that over 93 percent of children aged 11 to 15 years old in the Netherlands recorded above average life satisfaction. The secret to Read More...
Jacinda Ardern, a prime minister gives birth in office and inspires the world
New Zealand’s prime minister gives birth in office. This tweet by Guy Williams, a New Zeland television personality and comedian, captures the pride of his country: “Anyone who claims this isn’t a historic moment for our country is dismissing the ingrained prejudice we all still have towards Read More...
Why switching jobs every three years is good for you
There are a lot of arguments for jumping ship every few years. The economy isn’t what it used to be—and never will be again. Workers who stay with a company longer than two years are said to get paid 50 percent less, and job hoppers are believed to have a higher learning curve, be higher Read More...
With aging populations, companies rethink opportunities for older workers
One in 4 US workers will be 55 or older by 2024, according to the US Department of Labor. As people work beyond traditional retirement ages, companies are in the process of shifting the ways they treat, support, and think about older Read More...
New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost
There have been a number of heat pump technologies we've covered over the years, from the basic ground source heat pumps (which Lloyd has criticized on more than one occasion for being good at cooling, but not so much at heating) to tapping heat from sewage pipes or even our clothes Read More...
Sleeping better under a weighted blanket
If you're a light sleeper, have trouble dozing off, or just generally like the "safe" feeling of being under heavy covers, a weighted blanket may change your sleep for the better. It did for Read More...
The fascinating reason why there are no mosquitoes at Disney world
There are no mosquitoes in The Most Magical Place on Earth. That's right, Disney World is so dedicated to making sure you have the time of your life that they've made the bugs practically disappear. How do they pull that off? No, the answer isn't magic. Vlogger Rob Plays delved into the answer in Read More...
Microsoft is deploying what could become one of the biggest enterprise blockchains
Even as blockchain mania is in some cases being replaced by blockchain skepticism, projects using the distributed ledger technology are still being rolled out. One of the latest is a partnership between consulting firm EY and technology giant Read More...
First paper straw factory in decades opens in Wales as UK bans plastic
The United Kingdom is moving forward towards a ban on single-use plastic products. That policy opens new opportunities for smart entrepreneurs. In Wales, a packaging company has started the first British paper straw factory in decades. The company has already reached out to the 1,361 McDonald’s Read More...