Electric bike-sharing company Lime launches in UK
The Uber-backed electric scooter and bike-sharing company Lime has launched its first UK operation with dockless e-bikes in Milton Keynes. The Californian transportation company, which launched in early 2017 but is already valued at Read More...
Solar and storage minigrids are electrifying towns across the Philippines
The small Filipino town of Paluan on the island of Mindoro has been electrified with the installation of its own Tesla battery powered solar plus storage mini grid. The new mini grid provides power to local residents who had been living on just a few hours of unstable electricity that came and went Read More...
4 reasons why having a "thick skin" isn't good for us
We don’t like to hurt. Why would we? Hurting… well, Read More...
The Pope's 10 tips for happiness
Just when I thought my amazement with Pope Francis had run its course, he did it again. In a long interview with an old friend who was writing for an Argentine magazine, the pope put forward a 10-point plan for happiness. From where I sit, it seems, well, pretty damn good if not perfect. Here are Read More...
Germany’s environment minister unveils country’s strategy to end plastic waste
Germany’s officials have put forth an impressive five-point strategy to curb plastic pollution not only in their country but also around the world. The plan involves cutting down excess plastic products, making packaging and other products more environment-friendly, recycling more, and reducing Read More...
Back pain could soon become a thing of the past
Back pain is a common health problem that is bound to afflict most people at a certain point in their lives. The pain usually originates from the gradual degradation of the discs that separate the spinal vertebrae. This may no longer be the case as scientists are aiming to solve this issue by Read More...
This Dutch city plans to solve its housing problem with prefabricated homes
Though an attractive destination for students and businesses from all over the world, the Netherlands’ second biggest city is suffering a housing crisis. In an effort to solve this issue, Rotterdam is going big on temporary homes with a new promise to start the construction and installation of Read More...
Blockchain could prevent charity money from going into the wrong pockets
There is a large number of corruption cases involving charitable organizations with some of the money never making it to those in need. Blockchain technology can come to the rescue here as it allows most processes to become radically transparent: from spending and money transfers to supply chains Read More...
A 10-step guide on how to make a major life change come about
At certain times in your life, you may arrive at the conclusion that you need to undergo a major life change. But not knowing which direction to take or where to focus your energy can be incredibly daunting. This 10 step plan will show you where to start and how to successfully achieve a major life Read More...
How 343 women made French history by talking about their abortions
On April 5, 1971, in France, 343 filmmakers, writers, actresses, singers, and philosophers ended a long-held silence. “One million women have abortions each year in France,” they wrote in a manifesto published in the magazine Nouvel Read More...