Hitting toughest climate target will save world $30tn in damages, analysis shows
Almost all nations would benefit economically from keeping global warming to 1.5C, a new study Read More...
First study shows that hiring refugees makes economic sense for US employers
When a company like Starbucks pledges to hire 10,000 refugees globally by 2022, as it did two years ago, or when WeWork announces plans to recruit 1,500 refugees by the same deadline, the decision is often cast as morally driven. Refugees, the companies are saying, deserve opportunities in their Read More...
Amid Israel-Gaza violence, a personal drive to preserve humanity and hope
Days after 64 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded by Israeli soldiers guarding the Israeli-Gazan border, members of nearby Israeli collective communities were grappling with the loss of life. Most Israelis blame Gaza’s militant ruling faction Hamas squarely for the recent deaths. But a Read More...
Environmentally-friendly fabric created from microbial cellulose
You may have noticed an increasing number of hangers in high street fashion outlets sporting clothing made with the environmentally conscious shopper in mind. Organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and even recycled plastics are being transformed into clothing for eco-aware fashionistas. Australia's Read More...
Eggs can lower risk of stroke and heart attack, new study finds
An egg a day keeps the doctor away, according to a new study out of China. Researchers at Peking University Health Science Center found that the simple and cheap food, once thought to raise unhealthy cholesterol levels, dramatically protects the Read More...
Medical diagnostics tests can be assembled like Legos with this kit
Diagnostic tests for diseases like Zika or Ebola are often very specific in what they measure and don’t always work for local populations. That’s why researchers have designed a Lego-like kit designed to make it possible for technicians anywhere to make, and tweak, diagnostics themselves. The Read More...
This magnetic motor could usher in a new generation of electric cars
A British engineering company typically geared towards making parts for Formula 1 cars claims it has created an electric motor that offers superior torque, power density and cooling capabilities in a package that’s smaller and cheaper to manufacture than a standard motor. With electric Read More...
The era of electric planes is set to begin in 2022 thanks to this new deal
Zumum, the electric plane startup backed by companies like JetBlue and Boeing, has just announced it has made a deal with JetSuite to sell 100 electric planes with deliveries expected to commence in 2022. That means that for the first time, electric planes will become a part of commercial travel. Read More...
Even automakers are urging Trump to cooperate with California on fuel standards
As California officials get set to rewrite the vehicle efficiency standards for the state, automakers are pleading with White House to cooperate. In a letter, automakers told the White House that “climate change is real” and that carmakers “strongly support” continued alignment between Read More...
How to be kind to yourself, according to science
For some reasons, we’re often nicer to others than we are to ourselves. It’s time you give yourself the much-needed love and respect that you need, which will boost your overall well-being by aligning your thoughts, action, and presence. Here are 8 scientifically-backed ways to be kind to Read More...