A new trial in Scotland may bring universal basic income to life
People living in the Scottish cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, and North Ayrshire may soon receive an unconditional monthly sum as part of a series of universal basic income pilots currently being explored with support from the local Read More...
Free online courses that teach skills for Africa’s most in-demand industries
A number of universities across Africa are creating free online courses in the hope that they will democratize access to education, inspire more collaboration and networking between African institutions, and support access to education for Read More...
These mini-solar panels use bacteria to power small devices
Researchers are using a type of bacteria to create tiny bio-solar panels. These tiny creatures have been turned into living ink that can be printed on paper and used to capture energy. The mini, flexible solar panels can become sensors to track health indicators and other wearables, or can be Read More...
Tomatoes can help restore some of the damage to your lungs caused by smoking
A new study has found that the nutrients in tomatoes and other fresh fruits may help restore lung function in ex-smokers. The study also suggested that a diet rich in fruits can slow down the lung’s natural aging process even if you have never smoked. If quitting smoking is your new year’s Read More...
Edward Snowden has created an app that you can use to protect your home
Hacker, dissident, and app pitchman Edward Snowden has created an app that can help you figure out if your home or laptop has been violated. All it takes is an extra Android phone. The app works by taking advantage of the capabilities of the phone, turning it into a multifaceted tripwire for Read More...
Eating fish regularly can improve your sleep quality
Your diet and quality of sleep go hand in hand as you might know. Some foods keep your body running, and others can put you to sleep. A new study found that regular fish consumption may be key to getting a good night’s sleep. The researchers point to the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish for the Read More...
This new discovery will motivate you to stop sitting all day long
Staying seated for too long is associated with increased risk of diabetes and various cancers, and it can more than double a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. That’s no surprise. But a recently published study sheds light on why exactly sitting is killing us. For the details of the Read More...
Transforming the social sector: bitcoin and blockchain for good
Beyond the hype of Bitcoin in the financial world is a growing movement in the social sector to leverage digital currencies and their underlying technology (called blockchain) for social Read More...
10 electric cars with most range
A lot has changed since I first compiled a list of the 11 electric cars with the most Read More...
A scientist working on plants that fight climate change just won a $3 million prize
Plant scientist Joanne Chory has $3 million more than she did last week. Chory was awarded one of the prestigious 2018 Breakthrough Prizes in life sciences, an award given out annually to scientists by Silicon Valley tycoons including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Facebook creator Mark Read More...