There's new evidence a plant-rich diets may help prevent depression
A poor diet can cause damage to the brain. Being depressed can negatively affect your appetite and what you eat, but can bad eating habits bring your mood down? Our latest study, a systematic review of the best available evidence, found a clear link between the quality of a person’s diet and Read More...
To save a forest threatened by mining, this startup offered to buy it
Germany is working on plans to phase out coal, and the head of a large German energy company, RWE, has said that the company is “ready to abandon coal.” But before that happens, the company wants to cut down the remaining slice of a 12,000-year-old forest to expand a coal Read More...
4 ways working less could help you live longer
The number of hours you log at work each week can have a significant impact on your health and your longevity -- especially if you Read More...
Starbucks unveils store built from 29 recycled shipping containers in Taiwan
Starbucks Taiwan will debut its first Asia Pacific store that is built from recycled shipping containers in the Hualien Bay Mall. The mall has yet to be opened to the public, but it is situated in a touristic area of the city that is well known for its cuisine and features breathtaking views of the Read More...
Study in Ethiopia links healthy soils to more nutritious cereals
Large fields, predictable rainfall, and favorable temperatures have meant that farmers in Arsi Negele, a town in southeastern Ethiopia, have benefited from good crop yields. Their production of wheat and maize, two of the main food staples in Ethiopia, have also increased over Read More...
Tesla CEO is providing schools in Flint with new water filtration systems
Flint has been suffering from a lack of access to clean water for over a year now due to lead contamination. That’s why Elon Musk and his foundation for technological developments has granted nearly half a million dollars to schools in Flint in order to install new water filtration systems. The Read More...
30 percent of the world’s energy supply to be clean by 2023
The latest annual report of the International Energy Agency suggests that the world will install over 1 terawatt of clean energy within the coming five years. That’s more than the entire power generation of the European Union today. The expected growth is made possible by a rise in the number of Read More...
Why 2 degrees of global warming is way worse than 1.5 degrees
While the Paris Climate Agreement strives to keep global average temperatures below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, the ultimate goal is to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C. How important is that difference though? What might happen if the temperatures rise just 2 degrees higher? This Read More...
Introducing the very first Hyperloop passenger capsule
The Hyperloop has long been a distant concept, but now we’ve just gotten a first glimpse of what a passenger ‘capsule’ of the Hyperloop will actually look like. Resembling high-speed trains found in Europe and Japan, the Hyperloop capsule is around 100 feet long, is able to transport up to 40 Read More...
Why reading a good book is the best thing you can do for your brain
Besides giving us stories to cherish, recent research shows immersing yourself in a good book can do wonders for your mental health. By looking through the eyes of characters, you understand their pain and their joy, which can lead to greater empathy. That can also help to relieve loneliness and Read More...