A happiness expert explains why having work friends is vital to your success
"How To Be Happy At Work" author Annie McKee explains why it's vital to have work friends and also how getting too personal at work can make things difficult. Following is a transcript of the Read More...
This stretchable solar cell can go through wash cycles and still work
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin solar cell that is both efficient and water-resistant. The flexible solar cell can be bent, stretched and thrown in the wash and still function perfectly well. The new technology could pave the way for wearable photovoltaics that can be embedded in clothing Read More...
Bold conservation ideas go from concept to reality on this new collaboration platform
There are plenty of ideas about how to conserve species that are nearing extinction. However, little is done to implement those ideas. Part of the problem is that it's extremely difficult to find people and resources to partner with outside the world of conservationists. That’s why one frustrated Read More...
Quiet energy revolution underway in Japan as dozens of towns go off the grid
After the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan in 2011, cities in the north of the country had to completely redo their energy systems. But rather than rejoining with the country’s old utility model, the cities have shifted towards a decentralized, self-sustaining system of micro-grids Read More...
Never better: The world according to Bill Gates
If you watch or read the news on a daily basis, you probably think the world is going to hell. But that’s not what Bill Gates thinks. In fact, he has never seen the world in a more peaceful and prosperous state. See here the reasons behind Gates' refreshing view of the Read More...
Boosting your red blood cell count will help you feel more energized
When people have a lower red blood cell count than normal, their body has to work overtime to get enough oxygen to the cells. This can leave you feeling drained of energy. Here’s what you need to do to increase your red blood cells and boost your Read More...
This air filter for strollers creates a barrier of clean air for your baby
If you’re raising a baby in an urban area, you will unfortunately be exposing them to polluted air. And because children’s immune systems are not fully developed until they are around five years old, they end up inhaling more pollutants per pound of bodyweight than adults. That’s why a design Read More...
The end of capitalism is already starting—if you know where to look
One of America’s foremost Marxist economists has never felt so optimistic in his 50-year career. Why? Because he sees that while capitalism continues to trek forward, smaller waves and shifts in the economy are signaling that a transition to a new economic structure could be near. Here’s where Read More...
This online educator is equipping India’s youth for well-paid tech jobs
For many young Indians, having the time and money to finish a university degree is out of the question. But what is possible to get is a nano-degree from online educator Udacity. Nanodegrees are micro-credential certification courses designed to make learners job-ready through module-based Read More...
Forget getting rich—sex and sleep are the real keys to happiness
The verdict is in. Money won’t make you happy, but sex and sleep will. An Oxford study found that those two things have the strongest association with a person’s wellbeing, far more than increasing your income. Other factors found to create a stronger sense of wellbeing included living in a Read More...