Experts say we are now enjoying the most peaceful period in our history’s time. With that said, terrorism and growing internal conflict over the past eight years have led to a moderate decrease in peacefulness in some parts of the world. Despite this, there a number of leading … [Read more...] about Here are the world’s most peaceful countries of the past year
Archives for October 18, 2018
Study: Exercise could help restore the brain health of those with Alzheimer’s
Despite predictions that up to 100 million people worldwide will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, pharmaceutical giants announced earlier this year that new research on therapeutics will be brought to a halt. Fortunately, the pursuit of a therapeutic treatment for … [Read more...] about Study: Exercise could help restore the brain health of those with Alzheimer’s
How diesel cars could run on algae-based fuel in the future
For years corn and soybeans have been touted as possible alternatives to dirty diesel fuel, but until now, nobody has figured out how to make biofuel from these crops in a cheap, sustainable manner. That’s why researchers from the University of Michigan are turning to algae. … [Read more...] about How diesel cars could run on algae-based fuel in the future
Ocean plastic is a huge problem, blockchain could be part of the solution
The world’s oceans are awash in plastic, and the problem is only getting worse. Each year, 8 million metric tons of plastic debris ends up in the oceans, and that’s on top of the 150 million metric tons already in marine environments. The debris ensnares seabirds, starves whales … [Read more...] about Ocean plastic is a huge problem, blockchain could be part of the solution
Denmark has the flattest work hierarchy in the world
Denmark may be the birthplace of the Lego tower, but its workplace hierarchy is the flattest in the world. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2018, the nation tops an index measuring “willingness to delegate authority” at work, beating 139 other … [Read more...] about Denmark has the flattest work hierarchy in the world