One of the world’s largest cruise liners wants to run its ships on rotten fish
Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise line, wants to turn dead fish into fuel to get its ships running. The cruise company plans to use fish leftovers and other organic waste to generate biogas which will then be liquefied and used in place of fossil fuels. The cruise line operates Read More...
How to rev up your brain to prevent cognitive decline when growing old
We usually believe that approaching the autumns of our lives goes hand in hand with developing cognitive decline and a feeble mind. But recent research shows that there are changes we can make to our health and lifestyle to offset mental incapacity. Simple activities like breaking a sweat or Read More...
MDMA helps people cooperate and rebuild trust, study shows
MDMA, the active ingredient of ecstasy pills, makes people more inclined to cooperate on tasks and quicker to rebuild trust, according to researchers investigating its use in treating psychological disorders. Scans reveal it increases activity in parts of the brain linked to empathy and social Read More...
You can’t talk about right-wing populism without talking about urban planning
The suburbs are changing: They’re more diverse in terms of class, race, age, and politics than they ever have been. But there’s one fundamental thing that still unites them: the way they’re designed, with lots of open space and a near-complete reliance on cars, whether residents like it or Read More...
Animal welfare lawyers say New York's 'loneliest elephant' is a person
A 47-year-old Asian elephant named Happy has lived in isolation at the Bronx Zoo for the past 12 years. A team of lawyers is now fighting for Happy’s freedom, saying she’s a legal person who’s been falsely Read More...
Signs that institutional investors are reorienting towards sustainable investing
Could sustainable investing be at a tipping point? For a long time entrepreneurs, investors and advocates of sustainable investing have spoken longingly about the $2 trillion of institutional investor dollars that have been reputed to be sitting skeptically on the sidelines, teasing everyone with Read More...
How to foster little moments of gratitude with your kids
My son’s preschool teachers have a gratitude practice of singing a sweet “Thank You” song with the children every day. I appreciate when he asks to sing it with me at home because it’s a shared opportunity to grow our gratitude together, even in a brief Read More...
The Amazing Promise of Nothing
A Reality Check with Nassim Haramein Nassim Haramein has dedicated his life to finding the origins of our existence. He’s come a long way, and he may be about to unlock an abundant source of energy that will transform humanity and civilization as we know it. If Haramein succeeds, issues like Read More...
Probiotics can help prevent your bones from becoming frail
Scientists have found that one of the most widely used probiotics, commonly found in yogurt, could help prevent osteoporosis. The bone disease is predominant amongst older adults and prevents the regrowth of new bone tissue, making them thinner and thus prone to fractures. Researchers administered Read More...
Nespresso to switch to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for its capsules
While Nespresso coffee machines are incredibly convenient, they’re also incredibly wasteful as most of the used coffee capsules end up in the landfill. In response to mounting pressure, Nespresso, which holds a third of the coffee pod market, has committed to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for Read More...