How staying curious will help you lead a better life
Curiosity does much more than kill cats. It propels innovation, spirituality, and self-reflection. It can improve your memory, reveal your creative side, and help you become more social. If you need more convincing, here are 7 reasons why you should remain relentlessly Read More...
Fair-trade deals provide safety net for Ivorian cocoa producers
In Ivory Coast, cocoa once guaranteed farmers a sweet life. Then the world's number one producer was whacked, as oversupply and falling demand from health-conscious consumers hit Read More...
Chocolate identified as vitamin D source
Guess what: You don’t have to exploit animals or risk melanoma to get vitamin D – and never had to, if only you knew. German scientists have blessed us with the news that cocoa beans contain vitamin D, ScienceDirect Food Chemistry reported this Read More...
Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods
Residents and property owners are more likely to adopt some green stormwater infrastructure practices if they have experienced flooding or erosion on their property or in their neighborhoods, according to new research from the University of Vermont. With the number of extreme precipitation events Read More...
Fuel from thin air: the catch to a startup's sunny claims
Over the past few years, a number of scientists have made the seemingly outrageous claim that they could make fuel from thin air. The most recent announcement comes from Cornell University startup Dimensional Read More...
This new indoor farm is 30 times more productive than a traditional farm
A new indoor farm located in a shipyard in New Jersey is growing food without the need for soil while using 95 percent less water. Through the use of an automatic hydroponic system that delivers nutrients directly to the crops, the indoor farm is growing food at a rate that is 30 times more Read More...
Here’s one way we can start fixing America’s painkiller problem
In a recent study, researchers sent a letter to 388 clinicians informing them that a patient they’d prescribed a drug to had overdosed and died. The letter, which was based on actual events, came with instructions and recommendations on proper opioid prescribing. Another 438 clinicians who had Read More...
Why this infant sat front row at the Nelson Mandela peace summit
Being the world’s youngest female head of state, as well as a new mother, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is constantly breaking down new barriers for women and making history. This week she did it again when she attended the Nelson Mandela peace summit in New York City with her Read More...
Biomimicry: How nature holds the blueprint for creating a circular economy
GreenMoney, a journal that has been covering sustainable business and impact investing for 25 years, recently put together their top 15 favorite articles to celebrate their anniversary. One of our favorites is on biomimicry and how it went from a fringe idea to one that’s being taught from Read More...
Working remotely? These 6 tips will help you stay motivated
While working remotely gives you lots of freedom, it can also deprive you of direct accountability and make it hard for you to stay motivated. Especially, if you see your home as a place of relaxation, using it as a workplace can be harder than expected. If you’re struggling to stay motivated Read More...