Welcome to 'the cleanest village in India'
It bills itself as the "God's Own Garden," and this tribal village tucked in India's remote northeast is unlike any other in the country. Mawlynnong is free from what plagues so much of rural and urban India: litter, burning garbage and open Read More...
China’s first solar highway may soon be able to charge electric cars
In China, a solar highway is being built that involves transparent concrete being laid over a layer of solar panels. The highway isn’t the first solar road that China has worked on. Earlier this year, a 160 meter long solar road was constructed in the city of Jinan that is capable of heating up Read More...
The founder of Patagonia just dropped the mic on Congress
We are currently seeing the largest reversal of national monument protections in U.S history. No one is happy with this, and nobody has flaunted their disapproval more vehemently in public than the sustainable clothing brand Patagonia. Take a look here at this scathing letter that Patagonia Read More...
This startup is using technology to get Nigerians to farm again
An agro-tech startup is helping smallholder farmers in Nigeria connect with middle-class citizens who can supply some much needed capital. The startup’s crowdfunding model allows Nigerians to sponsor existing farms for between $260 and $790. In return, upon harvest, farm sponsors earn between 9% Read More...
The only way is up for electric cars in 2018
2017 was a groundbreaking year for electric cars. Models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the redesigned Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model 3 showed that electric cars can be both reliable and affordable. Electric cars only made up 1.5% of all U.S auto sales, but as prices continue to drop and the range of Read More...
This piece will tell you everything you need to know about Buddhism
While everyone is familiar with the symbolic figure of Buddha, many are not familiar with the fundamental principles of Buddhism and it’s belief in the human spirit. To give you a more well-rounded idea of what buddhism truly is, take a look here at this intriguing explanation of the meaning of Read More...
Scientists are using this ancient Egyptian art technique to make fuel cells cheaper
To make their masks and jewelry more extravagant, ancient Egyptian artists used to cover them with a thin layer of gleaming precious metals such as gold. The technique is called gilding, and it’s inspired scientists to use the same technique to make fuel cells for electric cars that are cheaper Read More...
Taxing people based on their energy footprint could help curb climate change
The wealthy enjoy the luxury of being able to easily travel around the world, import fine goods, and purchase whatever else they might desire. Such a lifestyle requires much capital, and more importantly, much energy consumption. Rarely do we think about how badly the lifestyles of those within the Read More...
Study: Eating leafy greens on a daily basis slows mental decline
If you have an appetite for leafy greens, you’re doing your brain a favor. A new study found that older men and women who ate the most lettuce, spinach, kale and collard greens scored the equivalent of 11 years younger on cognitive tests than those who ate little or none. The researchers also Read More...
Intermittent fasting can help you get fit faster
Have you ever wondered how stars like Hugh Jackman get so fit for their film roles? Well, the answer is through intermittent fasting. People who fast intermittently often eat within an 8-hour block, leaving 16 hours of fasting in between. During that 16-hour stretch, their bodies undergo an Read More...