This startup thinks you must know the person who makes your clothes
Do you have any clue who made your clothes? Most people don’t. The truth is that the $3 trillion global apparel industry is so vast and complicated that many brands don’t know the conditions in the factories where their products are made. To make people start thinking about who makes their Read More...
Study: A third of all startups are created for social good
Startups aren’t all aiming to become so-called unicorns who bring in the big bucks. According to a multi-country study, one-third of all startups that come about aim to create social good. Now the question is how to get more funding to go to these projects so that they can make a greater impact Read More...
These digital tools are helping treat people with depression
Depression isn’t the enigma it once was. Tech startups all over the world are finding new ways to spot and treat depression and it’s even possible for you to try some of the tools they’re developing now. Take a look at these app-based services that are working to address mental health Read More...
This is how much you will save by cooking at home
We all know that cooking at home is less expensive than eating out, but just how much money do you actually save by cooking your own meals? Researchers were able to find the average cost per serving of cooking from scratch and compare it to the cost per serving of ordering from a restaurant, and Read More...
Meditation kept the Thai boys trapped in a cave astonishingly calm
The story of the Thai boys soccer team trapped in a cave for two weeks has captivated millions of people around the world. Lost since June 23rd, the group spent ten days without any contact with the outside world. They were finally discovered on July 2nd and rescued on July Read More...
How blockchain can help you become an innovator in your industry
You don’t need to be a bitcoin guru to make use of the blockchain. In many industries, from art dealing to gemstone trading, the blockchain is being used to place a layer of transparency and security over transactions. Other applications of blockchain are having great social and environmental Read More...
This is how serious China is taking their “war on pollution”
President XI Jinping is taking China’s “war on pollution” to another level. Central government inspectors started re-examining thousands of violations uncovered during the nationwide environmental audit last year and found that many of the problems had yet to be properly resolved. As a Read More...
New survey shows traditional views of gender roles are rapidly being abandoned
Traditional views of gender roles are on the decline, according to a new survey, as 72 percent of the British public disputed the conservative view that women should dedicate themselves to housework while the men are out earning a living. Compare that with the mere 33 percent who disagreed 30 years Read More...
The majority of krill companies are putting an end to fishing in the Antarctic
Krill may be at the bottom of the food chain, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Just the opposite. Krill are precisely important because whales, penguins, seals, and squid all rely on the tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans for food. Plus they remove greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. Read More...
Forget coffee. These five yoga poses will give you all the energy you need
There’s a good case for doing a little yoga right when you wake up instead of reaching for a cup of coffee. With the right poses, you can challenge your muscles and give yourself long-lasting energy throughout the day. If you need a little boost in the morning, give these five poses a Read More...