The milkman reimagined: Delivery service Loop launches next month
One of the most ambitious attempts to eliminate plastic waste from weekly groceries is set to launch next month. The Loop, as it’s called, will be a major new online service backed by the world’s biggest brands that will deliver products ranging from soft drinks to washing powder and shampoo in Read More...
This just-add-water hand wash comes in an envelope through the mail
Considering that less than 5 percent of plastic gets recycled, a number of major brands are experimenting with new models for reusable packaging. To cut the plastic waste that comes with liquid hand soap bottles, a Stockholm-based company called Forgo is taking a clever new approach by sending Read More...
Hobbyists are saving the extraordinary killifish from extinction
Killifish biology has long intrigued fish enthusiasts and scientists. But human encroachment, habitat loss, and climate change are dwindling killifish populations in the wild. Thankfully, collection efforts by conservationists are saving these creatures. The conservationists distribute specimens Read More...
7 ways to support your skin from the inside out
Skincare isn’t just about what products you use to treat your skin externally. When you treat your skin from the inside, you give your skin long-lasting benefits. With that in mind, here are seven researched-backed tips to keep your skin healthy from the inside. Consume Read More...
New study suggests waking up to music will help you feel more alert
Want a simple way to wake up in the morning feeling more alert? Stop using that jarring alarm tone to wake yourself up and replace it with a melodic song. According to a new study out of Australia, using a harsh tone to wake yourself may actually work against you, leaving you feeling groggy. This Read More...
Why you need to make positive discipline a part of your parenting style
Picture this scene: Your child comes running into your room in tears. They’ve done something they know they shouldn’t have, and now they fear they’ll be in trouble. They’re clearly already wracked with guilt, and they’re admitting their misstep to you. How do you respond? What do you do? Read More...
New speedy 3D printing could have major impact in medical world
While 3D printing has come a long way, it still takes a relatively long time for anything to be printed. That’s because the printers work by creating something from the bottom up, layer by layer. But that could soon change after researchers from Switzerland's Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Read More...
How Vienna is using culture to go car-free
Last year, we wrote about a new transit app being used in Miami called Velocia, which rewards commuters for ditching the car in favor of taking public transit, biking, or simply walking. It was an exciting piece for us to share with you because it represented a novel approach to motivating people Read More...
The Body Shop will now hire employees on a first-come, first-served basis
Almost all retailers run background checks on prospective employees—one of the many obstacles for people who were formerly incarcerated and are now trying to find a job. For other job seekers, a drug screening for marijuana might cost them a position even in states where recreational use is Read More...
These exercises will boost your brain’s neuroplasticity
The amazing thing about exercise is that it not only benefits your body but also the way your brain functions. With exercise, you stimulate chemical changes that enhance learning, mood and thinking—amongst other things. In a new study, researchers found a link between exercise and enhanced Read More...