Ireland as the world's first country plans to sell all its fossil fuel shares
The Republic of Ireland will become the world’s first country to sell off its investments in fossil fuel companies, after a bill was passed with all-party support in the lower house of Read More...
It’s easier to keep your aging mind sharp in rural areas, new study finds
Living in the countryside preserves people’s cognitive powers as they get older, a new study has found. A ten-year analysis of more 6,500 people living in the UK showed mental decline was slower among those who lived in villages and rural Read More...
Happiness is a practice: 6 secrets to a better life
The reason we are so hooked on getting things done is that we believe the payoff that comes from achievements, an award or a larger savings account will ultimately lead to the biggest payoff of all: happiness. But it doesn’t. We have the illusion that the success, fame, money, fill in the blank Read More...
In this county, all the bees are treated like queens
While farmers throughout the West have plowed up the ground where alkali bees nest in order to grow crops, farmers in Walla Walla County in Washington State have welcomed the alkali bee with open arms. In fact, if you’re driving in Walla Walla County, you might come across a sign that tells you Read More...
This startup thinks you must know the person who makes your clothes
Do you have any clue who made your clothes? Most people don’t. The truth is that the $3 trillion global apparel industry is so vast and complicated that many brands don’t know the conditions in the factories where their products are made. To make people start thinking about who makes their Read More...
Study: A third of all startups are created for social good
Startups aren’t all aiming to become so-called unicorns who bring in the big bucks. According to a multi-country study, one-third of all startups that come about aim to create social good. Now the question is how to get more funding to go to these projects so that they can make a greater impact Read More...
These digital tools are helping treat people with depression
Depression isn’t the enigma it once was. Tech startups all over the world are finding new ways to spot and treat depression and it’s even possible for you to try some of the tools they’re developing now. Take a look at these app-based services that are working to address mental health Read More...
This is how much you will save by cooking at home
We all know that cooking at home is less expensive than eating out, but just how much money do you actually save by cooking your own meals? Researchers were able to find the average cost per serving of cooking from scratch and compare it to the cost per serving of ordering from a restaurant, and Read More...
Meditation kept the Thai boys trapped in a cave astonishingly calm
The story of the Thai boys soccer team trapped in a cave for two weeks has captivated millions of people around the world. Lost since June 23rd, the group spent ten days without any contact with the outside world. They were finally discovered on July 2nd and rescued on July Read More...
How blockchain can help you become an innovator in your industry
You don’t need to be a bitcoin guru to make use of the blockchain. In many industries, from art dealing to gemstone trading, the blockchain is being used to place a layer of transparency and security over transactions. Other applications of blockchain are having great social and environmental Read More...