Behold! The most beautiful and admired ear of corn in all the world
You might think you understand what beauty is. But you don’t, not really—not until you have gazed upon this ear of Read More...
Coffee waste is now fetching a 480 percent premium over coffee itself
Aida Batlle grows coffee on her family’s farm in the hills surrounding El Salvador’s Santa Ana Volcano. Like generations before her, she had little use for the skin that encases the beans, so she’d turn it into cheap fertilizer or, more frequently, trash it. Then one day, walking past some Read More...
India is beating China in the race to build massive solar power projects
Since its big entry a decade ago, China has led the global solar energy industry. A massive manufacturing sector that has driven down costs, coupled with supportive government policies, have helped it commission multiple large-scale projects and become the world’s largest producer of solar Read More...
Zero Waste Bistro installation provides circular-economy model at WantedDesign
A pop-up restaurant that is built from recycled food packaging and that composts all of its leftovers has been set up at the WantedDesign Manhattan fair. Commissioned by the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, Zero Waste Bistro is open for four days to coincide with Read More...
The 100 stories that shaped the world
BBC Culture asked writers around the globe to pick stories that have endured across generations and continents – and changed Read More...
The Mediterranean diet could help you fend off the risks of air pollution
Researchers recently made an intriguing finding when they compared men and women who most followed the Mediterranean diet to those who follow it least, while factoring in their exposure to air pollution. Death from all causes increased by 5 percent for every 10 parts per billion increase in Read More...
China values teachers. Here’s why we must too
Teachers’ impact on their students’ lives cannot possibly be overstated. But while the teacher-student relationship is crucial to education, the world faces a shortage of teachers. Teachers’ status, pay, and well-being have all dropped, and a record number of them are leaving the classroom Read More...
How exercising works to keep your arteries from stiffening up
Arteries are blood vessels which transport blood in and out of the heart and to all parts of the body. Each one is shaped like a tube and, as people age, they are prone to stiffening and weakening. Research suggests that exercising four to five times a week is necessary to stop the main arteries to Read More...
These close-up photos of Jupiter are incredible
For the past two years, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been taking photos of Jupiter. But these are no ordinary photos of a distant minuscule planet. No, these photos come from a spacecraft that has gotten much closer to Jupiter than any craft has done before. Take a look here at the best shots Juno Read More...
Why it’s so important to practice forgiveness
No matter how difficult it is to forgive, the truth is forgiving will leave you better off. In fact, a study recently found that the ability to forgive is associated to greater life satisfaction and emotional security. To get started on forgiving yourself, give this mindfulness exercise a Read More...