Here’s how to get better at the art of simply being
Given that we are all breathing, it’s safe to say that we’re all pretty good at being. All day, every day, we exist—our hearts beat, our bodies function more or less—without us having to do too much to ensure these processes continue. Yet we suspect that there is some other level of Read More...
London just launched an ultra-low emissions zone for its city center
Global cities around the world are starting to take drastic measures to reduce road transport emissions. In New York City, a new law is being put in place that will charge drivers well over $10 to drive n the busiest parts of Manhattan to reduce congestion and lower air pollution. Meanwhile, in Read More...
Researchers come up with carbon-neutral way to store excess energy as methane
One of the major drawbacks to renewable energy sources like wind and solar is that we don't have an effective way to store excess energy. When the wind blows, we might have more than enough energy to feed the grid, but we can't store the surplus. Then, on breezeless days, we're left powerless. As Read More...
VR-based therapy can do wonders for patients with social anxiety disorders
There’s no doubt that Virtual Reality (VR) is a technological game-changer, but new research shows that it could also become a breakthrough in treating mental health problems. According to a recent study, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with VR technology could help people suffering from Read More...
IKEA develops state-of the-art curtains that purify the air in your home
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health risks on the planet, leading to millions of deaths annually. The problem is more alarming for those us living in cities, so much so that air-purifiers are expected to become a household Read More...
A Vietnamese man is creating biodegradable straws out of wild grass
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the plastic crisis, more and more people are saying no to plastic straws. After all, you don't really need a straw to enjoy a drink. Still, some people are insistent on drinking out of a straw, so innovators around the world are scrambling to find Read More...
The Value of Sadness
"The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain." - Kahlil Gibran Love Makes Us Sad Love can arouse feelings of sadness. This is not the kind of sadness that comes when our feelings are hurt or our heart is broken. That sadness makes sense to us. This type of Read More...
Nature is our most valuable ally in the fight against climate change
There is a wonderful but largely overlooked approach to averting the worst case scenario of climate change while defending the living world: natural climate solutions. By defending, restoring, and re-establishing sea beds and other crucial ecosystems, large amounts of carbon can be removed from the Read More...
A Swiss startup claims to have made a battery with more than 600 miles of range
City dwellers tend to make up the great proportion of electric car buyers, but if the range of EVs were to improve, those of us living in more rural areas would be more tempted to buy one. The good news is a Swiss startup by the name of Innolith says it has developed new high-density lithium-ion Read More...
This aid agency is helping women in refugee camps thrive through permaculture
Although aid agencies have come to Sub-Saharan Africa with good intentions to help refugees, very few have made their desired impact. But one agency by the name of African Women Rising (AWR) is having startling success. The organization educates women and girls in Northern Uganda, schooling them in Read More...