Sodium-based batteries can make renewable energy accessible in poorer regions
Although lithium-ion batteries are the best in terms of efficiency, they are amongst the worst in terms of cost. On top of that, lithium reserves around the world are rapidly depleting. The world is in need of a more cost-effective, environmentally-friendly alternative, which is why a team of Read More...
Google is pledging $1 billion to those who will lose their job to Artificial Intelligence
While Artificial Intelligence will certainly benefit a plethora of industries, it will also take many jobs away from the labor market. That’s why Google has pledged $1 billion to its new “Grow with Google” initiative that will help re-train people who are about to lose their jobs to AI. As a Read More...
Mom was right: You should really be eating your broccoli
There are a ton of benefits that come with eating broccoli, and scientists have recently discovered another one. It can give you a healthy gut, which helps your body protect against many different conditions from inflammation to arthritis. For the full benefits of broccoli and how much of the Read More...
A Harvard doctor says these are the best exercises for your body
If you want to get fit but are cramped for time, it’s essential you get the most out of your workouts. Specifically, you want to choose the type of exercise that will benefit your body the most in the shortest amount of time. Here are five of the best exercises you can do for your Read More...
California becomes the first state to require pet stores to sell rescue animals
California will be the first state to require pet stores to sell rescue animals under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Read More...
Can bitcoin buy freedom?
The U.S dollar value of bitcoin reached $5,659 as I began composing this Read More...
How to start a regenerative agriculture movement in your community
The most important, although as of yet little known, new paradigm shift and set of practices in the world today is regenerative agriculture, or rather regenerative food, farming and land Read More...
The revolutionary power of diverse thought
"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of Read More...
Swedish energy innovation can make any building net zero
Constructing a net zero building from scratch is one thing. Turning existing buildings into net zero structures is a different challenge. A Swedish innovation is using active elements systems, heat pumps, chillers, and solar panels to bring existing buildings to net zero energy consumption. The Read More...
Reading real books instead of on screens helps you better retain information
We live our lives with screens in our hands and on our desks. However, research shows that reading old-fashioned print as well as hand-writing helps us to better retain information. Our brain prefers analog mediums. Studies have shown that taking notes by longhand will help you remember important Read More...