Animal welfare lawyers say New York's 'loneliest elephant' is a person
A 47-year-old Asian elephant named Happy has lived in isolation at the Bronx Zoo for the past 12 years. A team of lawyers is now fighting for Happy’s freedom, saying she’s a legal person who’s been falsely Read More...
Signs that institutional investors are reorienting towards sustainable investing
Could sustainable investing be at a tipping point? For a long time entrepreneurs, investors and advocates of sustainable investing have spoken longingly about the $2 trillion of institutional investor dollars that have been reputed to be sitting skeptically on the sidelines, teasing everyone with Read More...
How to foster little moments of gratitude with your kids
My son’s preschool teachers have a gratitude practice of singing a sweet “Thank You” song with the children every day. I appreciate when he asks to sing it with me at home because it’s a shared opportunity to grow our gratitude together, even in a brief Read More...
The Amazing Promise of Nothing
A Reality Check with Nassim Haramein Nassim Haramein has dedicated his life to finding the origins of our existence. He’s come a long way, and he may be about to unlock an abundant source of energy that will transform humanity and civilization as we know it. If Haramein succeeds, issues like Read More...
Probiotics can help prevent your bones from becoming frail
Scientists have found that one of the most widely used probiotics, commonly found in yogurt, could help prevent osteoporosis. The bone disease is predominant amongst older adults and prevents the regrowth of new bone tissue, making them thinner and thus prone to fractures. Researchers administered Read More...
Nespresso to switch to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for its capsules
While Nespresso coffee machines are incredibly convenient, they’re also incredibly wasteful as most of the used coffee capsules end up in the landfill. In response to mounting pressure, Nespresso, which holds a third of the coffee pod market, has committed to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for Read More...
Diet could play a key role in preventing hypertension
A remarkable study into the lifestyles of two isolated Amazonian tribes revealed diet is a major factor affecting blood pressure. Scientists observed that the people of one of the studied tribes maintain the same blood pressure throughout their entire lives. Researchers believe that this is due to Read More...
These women are peacekeepers in one of the most dangerous places on Earth
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali has the grim distinction of being the deadliest active peacekeeping deployment in the world. Still, that hasn’t stopped nearly 500 women from working for the Blue Helmets. Have a look here to see what life is like for these brave women, and why the UN wants Read More...
How to become more active without making major changes to your life
Tons of studies and articles suggest that exercise is critical to a long, healthy life. But most guidelines for moving more can be tough and squeezing physical activity into your already hectic lifestyle can seem like a real challenge. The following strategy will help you unwrap the most important Read More...
Lime launches its first car-sharing service in Seattle
It's true: after a long time focusing on scooters, Lime is ready to delve into four-wheeled transportation. The startup is launching a car-sharing service, LimePod, that will be available in Seattle as of this Read More...