The secret to Finland’s educational success can be found in their school designs
Finland leads many international education rankings. Why? One reason could be the flexible, open learning spaces that characterize Finnish schools. Instead of creating walled-off classrooms, many schools have an open floor plan with moveable walls and long, sprawling hallways that keep students of Read More...
How to thrive in life, according to science
For centuries, the question of why human individuals react so differently to similar circumstances has preoccupied philosophers and psychologists alike. With a consensus yet to be researched, a sport and exercise scientist went through a plethora of different literature available on the concept of Read More...
Why teachers should make sleep a priority
We all know the stereotype of the coffee-guzzling, yawning teacher – but that image has its roots in the very real stress that early starts and long hours can put on your body. So how can you look after yourself as you adjust to the demanding Read More...
The next money: as the big economies falter, micro-currencies rise
More consumers are walking away from fiat currencies to drive commerce -- and society -- with new ways of buying. People everywhere are fed up with the status quo of the Read More...
Mercedes wants to sell a plug-in hybrid that runs on hydrogen
Few automakers have treaded into the hydrogen fuel cell waters for production cars, but Mercedes-Benz is about to, and with a twist on the formula. The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell is set to be the first plug-in electric that also runs on Read More...
Plant-based biofuels are completely transforming energy
Biofuels are an alternative to fossil fuels, but a recent study suggests that climate change and rising temperatures will negatively impact its production. There are a couple of changes that can be made to the process to maintain its Read More...
Amazonian locals key to saving 'lungs of the planet' says study
Locals are more effective than governments in protecting the world's largest rainforest, a study said on Tuesday, amid efforts to crackdown on soaring illegal Read More...
Tesla extends range of cars in Florida to help owners escape Hurricane Irma
Tesla has decided to temporarily unlock the full battery capacity of all Model S and Model X cars in Florida to support local residents dealing with the impact of Hurricane Irma. Tesla said that by doing this, drivers had an extra range of about 30 to 40 miles in order to ensure a safe evacuation Read More...
New artificial reef at Sydney Opera House will shelter local marine life
Looking to replace some of the natural habitat lost to development in the Sydney Harbor, scientists are set to install an artificial reef outside the iconic Sydney Opera House as a way of preserving local marine biodiversity. The scientists have created specially designed hexagonal-shaped modules, Read More...
Not all carbs are bad. Here’s how to eat carbs and still lose weight
Carbohydrates are often labeled as the reason why people gain weight, but this isn’t exactly fair. The science behind carbohydrates is very complex, and it's important to understand that there are good carbohydrates and bad ones. If you want to eat carbs while losing weight, take a look at this Read More...