Here’s how to overcome your fear of being criticized
The fear of being criticized is paralyzing. It can stop you from sharing your honest opinions with loved ones, prevent you from expressing grand ideas you might have at work, and ultimately, keep you from advancing further in life. Being afraid of criticism boils down to a fear of conflict. Read More...
A new study finds EVs hold the key to decarbonization in America
Just how big a role are EVs going to play in decarbonization? Although there are varying opinions on the matter, Community Energy (a renewable energy project developer) has developed models of both the financial and carbon impacts of large-scale vehicle electrification in Colorado. From these Read More...
This compostable food packaging was made using wasted shellfish shells
Wrapping food in plastic does serve a purpose. A plastic-wrapped cucumber at a supermarket may seem egregious, but the vegetable lasts longer and is less likely to end up as food waste; throwing out food can have an even bigger impact on the environment than the plastic itself. But the system’s Read More...
Stem cells could one day be used to make teeth repair themselves
The dentist's drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. With thanks to a recent study, that may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. The new research coming from the University of Plymouth believes the key Read More...
Ebola drug treatments show incredible results in breakthrough trial
Throughout the past year, scientists have been testing new drugs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an attempt to combat the most recent Ebola outbreak. But it wasn't until recently that these drugs started producing incredible results, according to the BBC. Health experts have said that Read More...
Damaged seamounts in Hawaii make incredible comeback after decades of protection
For decades, overfishing and trawling - dragging the ocean bottom with heavy nets - had been devastating parts of an underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, wrecking deep-sea corals and destroying much of their ecological community. But now, after years of protection, Read More...
Start Monday off with this hilarious video of ducks holding up traffic in Maine
While the state of Maine is known for a lot of things, traffic is definitely not one of them. But recently, a long line of traffic built up in the town of Biddeford for a very curious reason: a seemingly never-ending queue of ducks were making they’re way across the road in a single-file line. Read More...
This organic lawn care brand wants to remove pesticides from the American lawn
We’re in an age of plant-based diets, organic grocery stores, and farm-to-table restaurants. But if you observe the average American lawn, and how it’s cared for, it would seem like there’s no alternative to the industrialized, highly chemical-dependent agricultural practices of the ‘50s. Read More...
Donating a kidney just became a lot easier in the US thanks to this nonprofit
There is a massive problem with kidney donation in America: the typical donor only loses time and money during a conventional donation. In fact, a study found that the typical donor will lose up to $8,000 by participating in a kidney donation. This is partly because you need to take two to four Read More...
Save your mushy grapes from becoming food waste by tossing them in the freezer
A good grape is juicy, sweet (with just a touch of tartness), and firm. Once a grape starts to get mushy, it becomes a bad grape. But rather than simply throw away a mushy grape, you can save it by simply tossing it in the freezer. A frozen grape cannot be a mushy grape, and even an overripe, Read More...