How to identify sunscreen that doesn't damage coral reefs
The same stuff you put on to protect your skin from the sun on a day at the beach is killing the coral reefs that live beneath the waves. That is unless you apply reef-safe sunscreens. But it can be rather difficult to tell which sunscreens are actually safe and which ones are just pretending to Read More...
5 tips that will help you step out of your comfort zone
While familiarity and comfortability might feel nice, true personal growth and life lessons are often found when you step outside your comfort zone and dive into the unknown. But thinking about how to get out of your comfort zone may bring mixed feelings. It’s something you know you need to do Read More...
Scientists have a treatment for terminal blood cancer that actually works
The deadly cancer Lymphoma may have finally found its match. That’s the census at King’s College Hospital in London where some patients have been completely cured of the disease thanks to a new therapy that is tailor-made for each patient using their own body’s cells. The therapy, called Read More...
The Silicon Valley is now home to the future of urban farming technology
When you think of Silicon Valley, the last thing you probably think about is agriculture. But nowadays, the tech center of the world is trying its hand at growing food, although not in a conventional way. Inside a cavernous warehouse in South San Francisco, 16-foot-tall walls of kale and other Read More...
New York is close to enacting one of America’s most aggressive climate bills
In recent months, we’ve written about New York’s grand climate plans, which aim to achieve a net-zero economy in New York by 2050. At the time of writing, those ambitious plans still had to jump over several hurdles before they became official policy. Flash forward to today, and those plans are Read More...
This one skill will make you more employable, no matter what job it is
When you’re trying to get a job that a whole bunch of candidates are also applying for, there’s one skill that will make you stand out from the rest of the crowd: good writing. No matter your job description, companies are always looking for people who have a knack for writing. Here are three Read More...
The singing of the world’s rarest whales has been recorded for the first time
The North Pacific right whale is one of the rarest whales on the planet. In fact, these slow-moving whales were nearly wiped out due to intensive whaling, with only about 30 of these precious animals remaining. That’s why it’s wonderful news that marine biologists have recorded singing by one Read More...
Six eco-friendly alternatives to your wasteful bathroom essentials
When you’re trying to make your lifestyle less wasteful, the products you regularly pose a bit of a tricky problem. We’re all dependent on them, and yet, they’re almost always wrapped in plastic and are meant to be disposed of. But things are changing. More and more of the essential products Read More...
Boston is launching a new curbside compositing initiative for city residents
Boston is going all-in on composting in order to help reach its goal of being carbon-neutral by midcentury. Under a new plan from Mayor Marty Walsh, Boston will provide citywide composting pickup, meaning that city residents will now be able to place their food and gardening waste curbside to be Read More...
Take control over your sweet tooth and do a sugar detox
Go on any wellness website these days and you’ll find all kinds of detoxes that are supposed to boost your health. But if there’s one detox that you must give a try, it’s a sugar detox. As registered dietitian Brook Alpert eloquently puts it, “sugar makes you fat, ugly, and old.” Sugar Read More...