New map shows many old-growth forests remain in Europe
Though you might read about deep, dark woods in fairy tales, the prevailing story today is that very little European old-growth forest remains. But now a new study—and map—shows that a surprising number of these primary forests still Read More...
BMW i launches wireless charging for plug-in hybrids
BMW's i division has launched a wireless charging system for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The factory-fitted, fully-integrated inductive charging system is a world-first. BMW says that production for BMW Wireless Charging will begin in July and is available for order now, for the 530e iPerformance Read More...
Europe plans ban on plastic cutlery, straws and more
Europe is proposing a ban on single-use plastic items such as cutlery, straws and cotton buds in a bid to clean up the Read More...
What is CBD? The 'miracle' cannabis compound that doesn't get you high
The cannabis-derived chemical is non-psychoactive, and – while federally illegal – has been hailed as a cure for Read More...
The Ivy Lee Method: A 100-year old routine for stress-free productivity
In the early 1900s, Charles M. Schwab, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation — a steel and shipping company — wanted to increase the efficiency of his management team. Oil business magnate, John D. Rockefeller Sr. suggested that Schwab meet with Ivy Lee — a highly respected productivity Read More...
The secret to happiness is regularly eating meals with others
A new study found that regularly eating meals in isolation is more strongly associated with unhappiness than any other factor apart from having a mental illness. This research is far from the first to suggest a link between eating with others and happiness. Researchers at the University of Oxford Read More...
New polls show young conservatives care about climate change
Liberals are typically thought to be concerned with climate change, and conservatives are thought to be less so. But according to a new poll from Pew Research, that’s starting to change. While 75 percent of conservative baby boomers are in favor of offshore drilling, just 44 percent of millennial Read More...
Sleeping in on the weekends will help you live longer
If you sleep in on the weekends, you’re not lazy. You’re simply doing your body a favor. According to a recent study, researchers found that people under the age of 65 who slept for five hours or less every night, all week, did not live as long as those who consistently slept seven hours a Read More...
You don’t need to consume as much protein as you think
Many of us consciously eat a high-protein diet, filling our grocery carts with products like protein bars and shakes. Considering that the global protein supplements market is valued at $12.4bn, it’s clear we’re buying into the idea that we need as much protein as possible. But do we really Read More...
Offsetting your emissions can be as simple as adding a penny to your purchases
The emissions from a scoop of ice cream—including everything from the cows to transportation and freezing the product—add up to roughly a quarter of a pound of carbon dioxide. Now if you buy ice cream from a Ben & Jerry’s store in London’s Soho neighborhood, the company will spend a Read More...