Curiosity does much more than kill cats. It propels innovation, spirituality, and self-reflection. It can improve your memory, reveal your creative side, and help you become more social. If you need more convincing, here are 7 reasons why you should remain relentlessly curious. … [Read more...] about How staying curious will help you lead a better life
Archives for September 2018
Fair-trade deals provide safety net for Ivorian cocoa producers
In Ivory Coast, cocoa once guaranteed farmers a sweet life. Then the world's number one producer was whacked, as oversupply and falling demand from health-conscious consumers hit prices. … [Read more...] about Fair-trade deals provide safety net for Ivorian cocoa producers
Chocolate identified as vitamin D source
Guess what: You don’t have to exploit animals or risk melanoma to get vitamin D – and never had to, if only you knew. German scientists have blessed us with the news that cocoa beans contain vitamin D, ScienceDirect Food Chemistry reported this week. … [Read more...] about Chocolate identified as vitamin D source
Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods
Residents and property owners are more likely to adopt some green stormwater infrastructure practices if they have experienced flooding or erosion on their property or in their neighborhoods, according to new research from the University of Vermont. With the number of extreme … [Read more...] about Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods
Fuel from thin air: the catch to a startup’s sunny claims
Over the past few years, a number of scientists have made the seemingly outrageous claim that they could make fuel from thin air. The most recent announcement comes from Cornell University startup Dimensional Energy. … [Read more...] about Fuel from thin air: the catch to a startup’s sunny claims