Solar power showed off its resiliency during Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence, the wettest tropical cyclone on record, left a trail of destruction within the Carolinas. This is obviously terrible news, but there is one positive we can take from this: most rooftop solar panel systems stayed intact and kept producing power after the storm, signifying that Read More...
Oregon breweries have launched America’s first refillable beer bottling system
In Oregon, seven breweries are now offering beer in returnable, refillable bottles. This is terrific news considering America currently ranks last when it comes to percentage of beer sold in refillable bottles. Reusing a bottle requires 93 percent less energy than making a new container, and every Read More...
Why so serious? These 6 tips will add a little more laughter to your daily life
No matter what position you find yourself in during your life, you need to have a sense of humor. If you take life too seriously, you will only deplete your happiness and impair your ability to connect with others. That’s why it’s important to get your daily dose of humor just like a vitamin. Read More...
An Ode to Laughter
By Kristy Jansen Have you ever been in a situation brimming with tense anxiety that evaporates the instant one person makes a joke or self-deprecating comment and everyone chuckles together? That’s the magic of laughter. It eases tension and relaxes us - physiologically, psychologically and Read More...
South Africa is the latest country to legalize private marijuana use
South Africa has now become the third country in Africa to legalize marijuana, following Zimbabwe and Lesotho. The new law allows people to use marijuana privately, effectively decriminalizing the personal consumption and possession of the herb. In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the Read More...
Why your hate for wasps is uncalled for
If you're like most people, you probably appreciate bees while simultaneously hating wasps. A recent survey of people from all over the world found this to be a common trend, but scientists believe this view is unfair considering wasps are just as ecologically useful as bees. Wasps also pollinate Read More...
This metal material quickly removes pollutants from water at little cost
Scientists in Australia have come up with a cheap metal alloy capable of stripping impurities from contaminated water. The metal can latch onto impurities and greatly hasten the process of removing pollutants from water at a fraction of the cost of existing approaches. The new invention could have Read More...
According to IKEA, autonomous vehicles will look like living rooms on wheels
From IKEA’s point of view, the inside of a self-driving vehicle shouldn’t mirror that of a regular car, but rather it should be a small space that we can have experiences in. Instead of sleek self-driving cars, IKEA wants autonomous vehicles that look like bright-colored living rooms on wheels. Read More...
These scientific secrets will protect you from jet lag
Where you’re flying cross country or halfway across the globe, jet lag can plague your travels and effect the way your body performs. And with more people flying internationally than ever before, more people are likely suffering from jet lag. If you are one of these people, here are a few Read More...
Could this medical kit help smokers quit their habit?
Even though about half of smokers try to quit every year, only about 3 to 5 percent succeed after six months. That’s why a company has created a no-smoking kit that includes medication, gum, and an app to help smokers stop the habit. Although the kit isn't necessarily cheap, it’s supposed to Read More...