The task is being you
Buddhist psychotherapist and bestselling author Mark Epstein talks about his new book, Advice Not Given and explains how the two disciplines of his life, Buddhism and psychotherapy, come together to relieve the suffering of others—as well as his Read More...
Carbon fiber could be made from plants, scientists say
From wind turbine blades to automobiles, many of the things society relies upon on a daily basis are made out of carbon fiber. Unfortunately, carbon fiber is made from oil and other costly ingredients. That could soon change thanks to a recent breakthrough by scientists who say it may be possible Read More...
Urban farming is vital for feeding the world and fighting climate change
According to the United Nations, two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, with the urban population in developing countries doubling. That’s a lot of mouths to feed. Farming in rural lands and transporting food is not a sustainable long-term solution. That’s why urban Read More...
Bernie Sanders: Let’s wrench power back from the billionaires
The six richest people on earth now own more wealth than the bottom half of the world’s population. There is no denying that this is a disturbing reality, but if we all acknowledge this and stand together against powerful special interests, we can eliminate poverty, increase life expectancy and Read More...
We could soon be using carbon emissions to produce plastic
Turning our waste into solutions is vital if we want to keep the planet healthy. A wonderful example of this comes from a group of researchers that have pinpointed the conditions needed to convert CO2 to ethylene, which is used to make most common plastics today. The positive effects of this could Read More...
Feeling stuck? Here are 11 tips to help fuel your personal growth
When you’re caught up in the same old routines, it’s easy to lose sight of what it is that makes you grow as a person. Of course, there is no magical formula for fueling the personal growth you may crave, but there are some things you can do to help spur change in your life. Here are 11 tips Read More...
Listening to this song for 15 seconds will instantly make you more creative
Innovation matters. Creativity matters. Finding new solutions to old problems is what businesses -- and careers -- are often built on. Sound therapy is a popular way to relax and reduce stress. But now you can use the power of music to be more Read More...
Beyond the bitcoin bubble
Yes, it’s driven by greed — but the mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much more important than Read More...
France plans to accelerate wind power projects
France is expected to announce measures this week to accelerate the installation of wind turbines and overcome long-running opposition from activists who have frustrated the country’s attempts to hit renewable energy Read More...
Heat up food anywhere with this flameless silicone cooker
For years, the military has been using simple chemical-based heating systems as a way to quickly warm prepackaged rations. Now the YABUL Cook translates such systems into a light-weight silicone device that is foldable and easy to Read More...