An easy guide to the Universal Basic Income solution
The Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been lauded by people all over the world as a solution to the growing problem of wealth disparity. From insiders of the Silicon Valley to politicians and media outlets, UBI is starting to get a lot more attention. But is UBI actually a good idea? Will it Read More...
Great ethical holiday gifts under $100
This year, give the planet a gift by ditching mass-produced trinkets when shopping for hoiday presents. Instead, go for gifts that work to improve lives and protect the environment. Not sure where to start? Take a look Read More...
A breakthrough in research could soon triple the range of an electric car
If we want to gather more support for electric cars, the range of batteries is going to have to improve. A new paper by a team of researchers claims that the use of negative electrodes made of lithium metal could “dramatically increase battery storage capacity,” which could in turn drastically Read More...
This powerful confidence practice is built on the principles of Stoicism
While mindfulness works well to calm the mind and help you understand your thoughts, it’s not for everybody. For some, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) might just be what you need to boost your mind and build your confidence. So what is CBT? Essentially it’s Stoicism, except that it’s been Read More...
Travelers are abandoning spas to join fitfluencer retreats
This past October, the cofounders of lifestyle site Well+Good took the stage at the Global Wellness Summit to address hundreds of industry insiders eager to learn about millennial habits. Alexia Brue and Melisse Gelula’s keynote presentation Read More...
Taking London’s new electric taxi for a ride
The first fully-certified electric taxis can now be flagged down on the streets on London. The rollout of the so-called TX eCity London Taxi from the London Electric Vehicle Company will be gradual, with only a handful of the new taxis on the road Read More...
Meat tax ‘inevitable’ to beat climate and health crises, says report
“Sin taxes” on meat to reduce its huge impact on climate change and human health look inevitable, according to analysts for investors managing more than $4tn of assets. The global livestock industry causes 15% of all global greenhouse gas Read More...
Six ways we can adapt to climate change
As our climate changes, human creativity has been turning to solutions to problems ranging from restoring water supplies to rebuilding failing ecosystems. In interviews, six scientists discussed their efforts to slow or even reverse changes brought by warming. Their comments have been edited and Read More...
Scientists have discovered a protein that helps direct our T-cells to fight tumors
One way scientists are manipulating the body's natural defenses is called adoptive cell transfer, which involves extracting a patient's own T-cells, genetically modifying them to target the specific proteins that mark cancer cells, and then injecting them back into the patient. While this kind of Read More...
Could this be the hotel industry’s only advantage over Airbnb?
While Airbnb can make you feel at home in a new place, it misses something hotels have: A communal space like the lobby. Sure it sounds simple, but the tried and true hotel lobby offers a novelty experience and has various other benefits. See here why hotels are starting to upgrade their lobbies in Read More...