There are a few things environmentalists actually do agree on
Fights over renewable standards and nuclear power can be vicious. Here's a list of things that climate hawks share broad areas of Read More...
Want to be more productive? You may want to delete your social media accounts
Will deleting social media make me more productive? By now, you’ve probably asked yourself this question, and for good reason considering that the average distraction delays your focus by 23 minutes. Deleting your social media may help you cut out on the distractions and help you harness your Read More...
Scientists are racing to make oil-free plastics
Most of the world’s plastics are made using oil, which releases carbon emissions when the plastic is incinerated after use. Now scientists are out to make plastics without oil by using materials like straw, wood chips and food waste to produce bioplastics. One particular approach includes Read More...
Behold the eccentric side of Istanbul you’ve probably never seen
You may think of Istanbul as a sprawling metropolis full of market streets and mosques, but the city also has a playful modern side not commonly known. This part of the city is filled with minimalist structures, modernist geometry, and even rainbow-colored high rises. For a good glimpse of the Read More...
A lawsuit in Colorado could force oil companies to pay for climate change
Across the U.S., nine cities and counties have filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies with the goal to make the oil majors liable for the greenhouse gases produced from their products. If successful, the suits would put energy companies on the hook for billions of dollars in damages to pay Read More...
New study finds eating nuts can increase sperm count and quality
Research shows that the sperm count of the average Western male has been halved in the past 38 years. There are a few theories as to explain why this is happening, but even fewer solutions. One of the solutions, a recent study found, is to consume more nuts. According to researchers, nuts can Read More...
Doing this exercise 1 hour per day will exponentially increase your success
There’s a very big difference between wanting something in a virtuous way, and pining for something that you’re not committed to achieving. The winning way of getting what you want is to practice visualizing your goal and walking through this step-by-step. Everything great begins with your Read More...
Kenyan farmers swap coffee for avocados to tap into global boom
While a harsh drought has hindered progress for coffee farmers in Kenya and their thirsty crops, many farmers have switched to the avocado business – a crop that's proving to provide better earnings with less maintenance and Read More...
Dutch town implements new bat-friendly street lighting
A sustainable housing development in the Netherlands uses a new smart street lighting system that works on a wavelength that is comfortable for a rare species of Read More...
Exactly how to find (or create) an internship that doesn’t suck
Most students think it’s crucial to find the “right” internship, otherwise, they’ll be saddled with the “wrong” experience on their resumes for applying to full-time jobs later on. It’s not that simple, and that’s a good Read More...