This city turned a dark highway underpass into a glowing work of art
Highway underpasses are usually no-go zones at night, but not in this Polish city. Designers converted a dark tunnel in the city of Katowice, Poland, into a colorful neon-lit sound installation. From the ceiling, PVC pipes hang and create a variety of sound effects every time a strong breeze rolls, Read More...
We need to recycle better. This infographic will teach you how to do just that
Just tossing items into the recycling bin and hoping for the best isn’t going to cut it anymore. It’s imperative that we all know what can and cannot be recycled if we want our recycling programs to work better for the environment. The good news is that learning the basics of recycling is quite Read More...
Study: Artery hardness can be reduced rapidly with high doses of vitamin D
When your arteries start to harden, oftentimes it’s a sign of heart disease. Luckily, researchers have found a new way of treating the hardening of the arteries. In a recent study, they discovered that very high doses of vitamin D can significantly and rapidly reduce arterial stiffness in just Read More...
California plans bill that requires all cars sold after 2040 to be emission-free
California is going to give gas-powered cars the boot under a new bill that was introduced on Wednesday. In line with California’s climate change policies, the bill will require every new passenger vehicle sold after Jan.1, 2040, to be zero-emission. California has nearly 300,000 electric Read More...
The 9 beliefs that are stopping you from finding inner peace
The only thing stopping us from finding the inner peace and enlightenment we all crave is our own beliefs. We want to feel the deep relaxation that comes with inner peace, but we’re too stressed out about being productive or working towards a better future. If you’re struggling to find inner Read More...
UK bans microbeads in beauty products in bid to cut plastic in oceans
A UK-wide ban on manufacturers making products containing microbeads has come into force, in an attempt to cut down on plastics in our oceans. The beads are used in hundreds of different cosmetic products such as face washes and shower Read More...
Policy support gap for “climate-smart” agriculture
Conditioned that ploughing is the sure way to produce crops, Zimbabwean farmer Handrixious Zvomarima surprised himself by trying a different method. He planted cowpea seeds directly without tilling the land. It worked. The new method tripled Zvomarima’s cowpea yield when many farmers did not Read More...
These are the 2018 TED fellows, finding inspiring solutions to global problems
It’s both fitting and encouraging that in the year of #MeToo, three people working to combat the issue of sexual harassment and abuse have been awarded one of the top fellowships in the world. Laura Dunn, an attorney, founded a nonprofit to provide legal assistance to survivors and to advocate on Read More...
Headband promises better sleep by whispering in your ear all night long
You don’t need a scientist to tell you that a good night’s sleep is important to your health. Your body tells you that every time you try to climb out of bed after a late night. So to help maximize what sleep you are able to get, Philips has created a headband that plays special sounds Read More...
Love your lungs with tomatoes and apples
One of the most encouraging studies to come out recently concerns the dramatically improved lung function of people who’ve recently stopped smoking, especially those who like eating tomatoes and apples. The research, which appeared in the December 2017 issue of the European Respiratory Read More...