For a fruitful day, ask yourself these two questions in the morning
Morning routines can be the key to a positive, focused day. While some people start their day with a bit of meditation, others might practice yoga or go for a run. These can all do the trick, but there’s another simple practice you can do that can help you gather your focus: asking yourself two Read More...
Meat equals manliness. These faux meat startups are out to change this idea
Whether it’s an advertisement or a neighborhood BBQ, it’s common to hear people associate eating meat with being manly. In general, the food industry has masterfully trained consumers to think that eating meat is a sign of strength and confidence while meat alternatives such as tofu dogs are Read More...
Answers to the questions you never asked about plastic waste
By now you’ve probably heard a million times that plastic waste is harming the planet. There’s no question about that. But there are many other questions you might have about plastic and how we should deal with the problem. For example, perhaps you want to find out if the plastic you put into Read More...
This smart shelter uses AI to protect stray cats from the cold
Temperatures in Beijing can drop to 15 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, leaving stray cats in pretty dire conditions. That’s why Baidu, China’s top search engine company, invented a smart shelter to spare cats the winter’s biting temperatures. The shelter uses artificial intelligence and Read More...
Feeling lonely? Practicing mindfulness has been shown to help
It’s no secret that being overly attached to your smartphone can cause serious social problems, from boosting feelings of loneliness and isolation to worsening anxiety and depression symptoms. But used in the right way, smartphones may actually do the opposite. Researchers have recently found Read More...
A stylish French shoe brand now offers sneakers that are entirely vegan
Veja, a chic French sneaker brand, has a reputation for its newfangled use of sustainable and organic materials in the production of its shoes. Wanting to take it a step further, the company has been working on developing a truly eco-friendly vegan shoe for the last five years, one that is fully Read More...
Florida’s Key West is banning the sale of sunscreens that damage coral reefs
Although it’s always wise to apply sunscreen before heading to the beach, evidence suggests most sunscreens contain chemicals that can harm the development of corals and make them more prone to bleaching. When corals bleach, they essentially start to die because they’ve lost the algae they rely Read More...
Popular sandwich chain opens hostel for the homeless in London
Being homeless is a vicious cycle, especially when you live on the streets of some of the most expensive cities in the world. Once you’ve lost your home and a stable income, the opportunities to find employment, let alone a place to sleep, can be scarce, making it more than likely that you will Read More...
These scientists are turning a common type of plastic waste into clean fuels
While many people like to think that recycling is the antidote to our plastic problems, the reality is that most plastic waste doesn’t get recycled. On top of that, plastics that are recycled can only be recycled a couple times before the material is rendered useless and becomes waste. Read More...
New law in Hawaii will ban the killing of any sharks in state waters
Lawmakers in Hawaii have been busy bees over the past couple years when it comes to drafting laws that protect the natural beauty of their islands. The Aloha State banned all sunscreens that harm coral reefs last year and banned all plastic bags years ago, with new legislation being proposed that Read More...