These 8 daily habits may be causing you stress
When you think about stress, what comes to mind? Sitting in traffic? Paying the bills? Getting your work done before a strict deadline? These can all be stressful things, but there also many less obvious daily habits that can heighten your stress levels. See here the eight daily habits that may be Read More...
Afghanistan to build its first solar plant
The rapidly declining cost of solar equipment has opened new markets in developing countries for the technology. Even in Afghanistan, one of the world’s most underdeveloped countries, plans to build its first solar plant are being made. Considering that the sun shines 300 days a year, solar power Read More...
This Swedish power plant generates energy by burning clothing from H&M
A heat and power station northwest of Stockholm is using an unusual source of fuel to power its operations: Unwanted clothing from the retail chain H&M. The power station was once fueled by oil and coal, but has now been converted to burn materials such as recycled wood and trash, including Read More...
Drones are taking to the sky in Zanzibar to control malaria outbreaks
To get a tight grip on the spread of malaria, researchers in Zanzibar are flying drones to help locate small bodies of water where mosquitos may lay their eggs. The imagery captured by the drone help the researchers create precise and accurate maps of potential mosquito Read More...
Taking a regular sauna can do wonders for your health
Recent studies show that taking a regular sauna can be extremely good for your health. The studies found that sauna “bathing” can help to alleviate and prevent the risk of common acute and chronic conditions. The researchers also found that those who used saunas regularly suffered from Read More...
To maximize productivity, find out what kind of sleeper you are
A sleep specialist found there are four types of people in the world when it comes to natural sleep habits and energy patterns. By knowing which type of sleeper you are, you can take advantage of your body’s natural energy flows and make the most out of your working Read More...
MIT researchers develop a new heat storage battery in the laboratory
Sunlight can be used to generate electricity using solar panels but it also can add heat to storage media like water, liquid metals, and molten salts. The problem for scientists is that those phase Read More...
Houston is tackling the threat of destructive hurricanes and flooding
Cities across the United States are investing in infrastructure that will help make them more resistant to storms. A neighborhood in Greater Houston is building stormwater detention ponds, one of which helped prevent an estimated 200 homes from Read More...
India's farmer network is saving seeds from climate change
Every gardener knows that native weeds can be harder to kill than that one precious, exotic flower that seems ready to droop at the slightest affront. Yet few seem aware that the same principles apply to the Read More...
Bose is crowdfunding noise-cancelling earbuds that can help you sleep
The newest Bose headphones hope to “put an end to sleepless nights” by cancelling out barks, snores and other irritating noises while you sleep — and it’s the smallest product they’ve ever made. The noise-masking Sleepbuds, as they are called, Read More...