The elder statesman of the planet: Malaysia’s prime minister at 93
He was prime minister of Malaysia for 22 years—from 1981 to 2003—and then he came back a few months ago at age 93: Mahathir Mohamad. His speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations as the world’s oldest leader inspired politicians around the Read More...
New research points to way to stop Parkinson's neural degeneration
Parkinson's disease is characterized by progressive neural degeneration. Researchers in Spain may have found a way of stopping and even reversing this process. They have discovered a molecule that disrupts the degenerative Read More...
These 10 American cities are almost entirely powered by renewable energy
More than 80 cities in the US are moving in the direction of 100 percent clean energy use. Out of those 80, a small but growing handful are already sourcing 70 percent or more of their energy needs from solar, wind, geothermal and the like. Check out this showcase of the 10 American cities Read More...
California defies Trump, requires car makers to stick to emission standards
President Trump likes to undo much of the environmental regulations set by the Obama administration. But he finds California as a formidable opponent in his way. California surpassed Britain to become the fifth largest economy in the world. State regulators have now voted to require that automakers Read More...
The father of the web has a radical plan: the Internet of people
The man who invented the world wide web, knows what the original mission was: a decentralized global network. That is very different from today’s reality where a few big companies—Google, Facebook, Amazon—dominate the Internet. Now, Tim Berners-Lee launches an initiative to create a free and Read More...
Keep good company and more tips to stay positive in challenging times
A lot of the news is negative and it depresses many people. How do you stay sane in an insane world? There are things you can do to protect your mindset: exercise, hang out with positive people and express gratitude for everything that is going well in your life. Here’s a short list for the Read More...
Corbyn vows to end 'greed-is-good' capitalism in UK
Last week, British Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn attacked the “greed-is-good” capitalism that he claims has resulted in large swaths of the UK being left behind, promising a raft of new policies including a “green jobs revolution” that will create 400,000 new Read More...
Large stretches of coral reefs can be rehabilitated
Even after being severely damaged by blast fishing and coral mining, coral reefs can be rehabilitated over large scales using a relatively inexpensive technique, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with Mars Symbioscience. For the study, published this Read More...
Late to the party, German carmakers join race against Tesla
After years watching Tesla's electric cars speed ahead while they have been on the defensive over an industry-wide diesel emissions scandal, German high-end manufacturers have finally unveiled their first challengers to the Californian upstart. Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen's Audi Read More...
Kelp: the oceanic plant with skin, health, and thyroid benefits
When you think of kelp, you probably think of slimy green seaweed. Maybe you imagine it grazing your leg in the ocean and sending chills down your Read More...