This is the best way to recover from failure, according to science
The notion of feeling failure’s pain in order to progress may sound counterintuitive to those who believe in shaking off failures, but new research suggests it's actually motivating to learn how bad it feels to fail. Here’s why embracing the sting of failure is the best way to learn from Read More...
In a stunning turnaround, Britain moves to end the burning of coal
Bigger than any medieval castle, with its 12 giant white cooling towers gleaming in the sun, the Drax Power Station dominates the horizon for tens of miles across the flat lands of eastern England. For four decades, it has been one of the world’s largest coal power plants, often generating a Read More...
How yoga and meditation can help social care workers deal with trauma
Because of the resilience and selflessness that their job requires, many social care professionals – including Molly Rose Zametkin, a 29-year-old primary therapist based in Washington DC – rely on yoga, meditation and mindfulness to cope. These activities give Zametkin the chance to take time Read More...
World’s largest electric vehicle generates more electricity than it uses
Although the most visible example of the future of electric mobility is the consumer electric car, the commercial transportation sector and heavy industry are two major areas where transitioning to cleaner fuels will have a big impact on air quality. And now thanks to a consortium of Swiss Read More...
Probiotics could be the key to reversing colon cancer
In a new study that could herald in a new drugs-free approach to treating colon cancer, researchers have discovered that colon cancer patients lack certain enzymes in their gut, which causes inflammation and cancer. The good news is that through the use of probiotics to reintroduce the enzymes into Read More...
Impact investing gets big boost as millennials take control of family fortunes
A new trend shows that the tendencies of ultra-wealthy families with ‘old money’ are changing. According to a new report, more than a quarter of the world’s richest families are now putting money into social and environmental areas. Considering that Millenials are twice as likely as other Read More...
This project converts wind into funds for climate change research
Here’s a project that just years ago would have sounded absurd and unheard of. In a field in Sweden, a climate activist deployed a wind turbine to power a weather-proof PC that mines the cryptocurrency Zcash. All the digital dollars that it generates go directly to climate change research. The Read More...
Self-critical? Time to lighten up on yourself
Too much self-criticism can erode your self-esteem, causing you to become your worst enemy rather than your own best friend. Instead of trying to correct your behavior, you need to work on the way in which you critique yourself. Here’s how to calm those scolding voices in your Read More...
Satellites help predict malaria outbreaks months in advance
Malaria is one of the greatest health threats in tropical regions like the Amazon, but predicting its spread is difficult. While it's no secret that mosquitoes prefer warm air and standing pools of water, how do you translate that awareness to a large Read More...
China's 'sponge cities' aim to re-use 70 percent of rainwater
Asian cities are struggling to accommodate rapid urban migration, and development is encroaching on flood-prone areas. Recent flooding in Mumbai was blamed in part on unregulated development of wetlands, while hastily built urban areas are being affected by flooding across India, Nepal, and Read More...