This veterinarian specializes in rescuing animals from war-torn regions
Dr. Amir Khalil is not your average veterinarian. Born in Egypt and based in Austria for the past three decades, Khalil has led animal rescue operations and created sanctuaries around the world for more than 20 years in war zones—including Iraq, Sudan's Darfur region, and Bosnia. He has calmed Read More...
Study finds self-administered acupressure can help ease your back pain
You’d be surprised how much relief you can bring to your aching back without having to seek professional help. In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found out that self-administered acupressure can alleviate chronic pain in the back. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, Read More...
Your worst enemy may just be your biggest motivation
What does your worst enemy have in common with your drive to be your best, most successful self? Everything! Turns out, that person who pushes you the wrong way-- your nemesis or rival or whatever villainous name you have given them-- can actually be a driving force to help you reach a greater Read More...
Seattle takes the long-view and announces its roadmap to resilience
As a society, we face challenges every single day, and this week, as Hurricane Dorian leaves its mark on the Bahamas and the rest of the Atlantic coastline, is no exception. Issues include the extreme weather events and destructive acts of nature that are becoming regular occurrences (floods, Read More...
Tracking menstrual cycles can help female athletes reach their full potential
While menstrual cycles have certainly not prevented women from becoming some of the most successful and revered contemporary athletes, many high-level competitors, including the World Cup-winning U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, have begun to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and are Read More...
Denmark takes the lead in the fight against chemicals in food packaging
It’s no surprise that food packaging carries a lot of toxins that shouldn’t be so close to our food. PFAs chemicals (perfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals”, are used to repel moisture in packaging for typically oily and fatty foods. Unfortunately, they are also linked Read More...
This high-tech toilet will recycle rainwater and keep a city cool
After a toilet-design competition, the San Francisco Department of Public Works has awarded SmithGroup the number one place for their innovative toilet design that recycles rainwater into this fully-functioning public restroom. The design is not only environmentally friendly for its efficient Read More...
What would a "Basic Income" really do for America?
“...paying dividends from wealth we own together is a practical, market-based way to assure the survival of a large middle class." - Peter Barnes By Kristy Jansen The United States of America has faced sky-rocketing income disparity for decades, and this issue has been gaining more Read More...
The River Thames was once declared biologically dead. Now it’s a haven for seals
The River Thames is known for many things, but cleanliness isn’t one of them. The English river has been a highway, a sewer and was declared biologically dead 62 years ago. But things have changed. According to the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), researchers counted 138 baby seals living in Read More...
Keep your household out of the US-China trade war and stop buying new stuff
The so-called trade war taking place between the US and China will cost the average US household an estimated $460 by the end of the year, according to economists. But it doesn’t have to. Sure, some of the costs that will come from new US tariffs on Chinese-made goods may be unavoidable, but you Read More...