How the psychedelics can help those with mental health conditions
Ok, ok - yes the benefits of psychedelics have been a hot topic lately, and we know there is resistance. Aren't these the bad drugs of the hippies? It turns out, that while they may have a less than healthy history in some cases, they have taught us tremendous things about the brain and the way we Read More...
Could this resiliency program help solve mental health issues amongst students?
You've heard it a million times, "kids these days". It's an age-old challenge that we've heard called the generational superiority complex - where the last generation bemoans the readiness of the next generation to take on the world. Well, that's not a particularly Optimist point of view and we Read More...
About to take a long flight? A little meditation will help keep you relaxed
What if - and stay with us here - what if long days of travel could actually be good for you? As millions of people flood the airports for long lines, long flights, delays, and recycled air, we'd like to present you with a different view of the experience. In this recent article, we explore the Read More...
Scientists add rabbit gene to devil’s ivy to purify surrounding air
In an attempt to find solutions to indoor air pollution, scientists have discovered that by inserting a rabbit gene into devil’s ivy, the plant is able to clean harmful chemicals from the surrounding air. The gene is found in many mammals, including humans, and produces an enzyme that breaks down Read More...
Silicon Valley is fighting homelessness with tiny dwellings
In partnership with the San Jose City Council, Silicon Valley is building tiny home communities as a solution to the increasing rates of homelessness. The tiny dwellings are built to shelter the homeless as they transition into more permanent housing, which the city has been trying to construct to Read More...
Norway is embracing an upswing in electric cars with the government’s help
The land of the midnight sun is seeing an admirable upsurge in electric cars on its streets. Some 30 percent of all new cars sport plug-in cables rather than gasoline tanks, compared with 2 percent across Europe overall and 1-2 percent in the US. This follows Norway’s pledge to reduce emissions Read More...
EU passes measures to ban single-use plastics by 2021
The European Union has decided to ban single-use plastics in its member states by 2021 in an effort to reduce marine litter. The ban will include throw-away plastics such as cotton buds, cutlery, plates, straws, and polystyrene cups. In regards to other plastic items, the focus will be on limiting Read More...
How stoic philosophy can help you deal with today’s frantic world
The stoic teachings have long been considered as pertinent guidelines on how to keep calm in times of adversity and overcome life’s trials and tribulations. Thus, learning the key virtues taught by stoic philosophy can help a great deal in training yourself to cope better with today’s hectic Read More...
Mindfulness meditation could be a promising alternative treatment for insomnia
Meditation shows promise as a treatment for chronic insomnia, according to a new study that appears in the journal Mindfulness. “We have been studying the effects of mindfulness meditation on sleep and our previous research has found evidence that it can effectively reduce sleep disturbances,” Read More...
Self-driving, electric transport will eventually be like a public utility
Autonomous and electric transportation will eventually resemble utilities like electricity, gas, or phone service, Morgan Stanley said in a note to clients on Tuesday. That could spell trouble for Tesla, the investment bank said, as it may not retain access to data from the vehicles it builds in Read More...