If you want to learn better, pick up a pencil and start drawing
Even if you ‘can't draw’, there’s a special reason you should do it: It helps us think better. Drawing isn’t necessarily an art. Rather, it’s a process that can foster close observation, analytical thinking, patience, and even humility. Even if you’re no Leonardo da Vinci, here’s why Read More...
Community Microgrids for Disaster Resilience: A follow-up to “True Grid”
By Kristy Jansen California is suffering through a brutal fire season, Europe has faced a nasty heatwave all summer, and Japan recently experienced its worst typhoon in 25 years. 2017 was the costliest year for natural disasters in U.S. history with losses exceeding $1 billion, at a total Read More...
The Tesla of China is entering the American market
Nio is the only premium electric vehicle in China besides Tesla, and Nio’s seven-seat SUV is actually much cheaper than the Tesla Model X. Now Nio has listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange as they prepare to become available on the market in Europe and the US. Whether Nio’s cheaper Read More...
This type of exercise burns the most calories in the shortest amount of time
For the most efficient exercise in terms of calories burnt, you need to do something that engages the most muscles at a time. The more muscles you use, the more energy you spend, which requires your body to rapidly burn calories. If you have little time and want to get the most out of your Read More...
London’s half-marathon is replacing plastic bottles with edible water pouches
Following a marathon, it is common to see the streets littered with plastic bottles or cups. The London Half Marathon is attempting to make its event more environmentally friendly this year by eliminating plastic bottles and cup distribution to athletes. As a replacement, runners will be handed Read More...
Psychologists say this behavioral tendency tells you if a person is trustworthy
We know of actions and behaviors that work to build trust, but we have little idea of what actually makes a person more trustworthy than others, until now. In a recent study, psychologists discovered a certain tendency within people that serves as powerful indicator of whether or not they are Read More...
Researchers: microgrids can supply 90 percent of a neighborhood’s energy needs
Under the Paris Agreement, the Dutch government has pledged to drop its carbon dioxide emissions by 80-95 percent by 2050. To reach such an ambitious goal without spending ridiculous amounts of money, the Netherlands is looking to make use of microgrids—decentralized energy grids that Read More...
If America wants to solve poverty, creating jobs isn’t the solution
The rhetoric on Capitol Hill is constantly about finding ways to create new jobs in America as a means of solving the issue of poverty. However, the reality is that creating jobs doesn’t lead to a decrease in poverty. Unemployment is down, and millions of jobs are going unfilled every day. The Read More...
This is when you should be sending your kids to bed
Children ages 3 to 12 need to get somewhere between 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Why? Not getting enough shut-eye time can lead to weight gain, as well as taking a toll on their physical, emotional, and social health. If you don’t know what time you should be sending your child to bed, Read More...
Producing energy from your balcony may soon be possible thanks to new invention
Although cities are typically windy places, we currently have no means of harvesting that resource now. That’s why a duo of university students have created an mini-wind turbine that allows people in dense urban areas to generate energy from their apartment balconies. The innovative turbine has a Read More...