This self-fuelling boat just set off on an epic 6-year global voyage
A hi-tech French vessel is undertaking a 6-year journey across the globe without emitting a single molecule of carbon. Named the Energy Observer, this catamaran runs on solar power harnessed from extensive paneling on top of the vessel, in addition to two large wind turbines at the rear of the Read More...
Fish processors can make a buck and save the environment by using of fish waste
A team of researchers at the Ocean Frontier Institute are finding ways to turn waste from all kinds of fish into valuable products such as fuel, road salts and even nail polish. The researchers say they have found a way to extract high-quality oil from finfish guts and used the waste from that Read More...
How many solar panels are needed to power the entire USA? Elon Musk knows
At the National Governors Association meeting this past weekend, Elon Musk reminded more than thirty governors how much real-estate is needed to make sure America can run completely on solar energy. “If you wanted to power the entire United States with solar panels, it would take a fairly small Read More...
This Tibetan monk tradition will teach you about the temporary nature of life
Buddhist monks in Tibet spend countless hours creating mandalas—incredibly detailed geometric designs made out of colored sand—by building them out, grain-by-grain, as a form of meditation. Why then do monks wash away the mandalas moments after they finish making them? See here the moving Read More...
Forest bathing: A retreat to nature can boost immunity and mood
When my editors asked me to report on forest bathing, I packed a swimsuit. I assumed it must involve a dip in the water. It turns out, my interpretation was too literal. I met certified Forest Therapy guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley and several other women who'd come along for the adventure at the Read More...
How to build a business model on altruism
When I was in the hospital several years ago battling cancer, I was given a beautiful candle that soothed me, imparting hopefulness and peace of mind. The mission of my company was birthed out of that experience, and I wanted to reflect that hope and healing back to my community — and the Read More...
A South African startup is using bitcoin to turn digital pirates against each other
The scholarly environs of the New Media research lab at Stellenbosch University in South Africa gave rise to a diabolically clever plan to deal with video piracy in 2015: Lure pirates with bitcoin to find out the source of the contraband material. That project has become the basis for a startup Read More...
Affordable home geothermal energy systems come to upstate New York
When you think of home renewable power systems, geothermal energy probably isn’t the first source that springs to mind. But new company Dandelion, which starts after time at Google’s moonshot factory X, aims to power houses with the clean, free source “right under our feet.” Read More...
This landscape photographer uses a mirror to create stunning images
In the middle of an extremely salty and shallow desert lake in Australia, a photographer captured some extremely dramatic images of the sky reflected in the salt-scape of the lake. The photographer used a rectangular mirror along with his other photography equipment and stood it in the inch-deep Read More...
This is the best thing you can do with your old Amazon shipping boxes
If you took part in Amazon’s Prime Day, here’s what you should do with all those shipping boxes you have lying around. Fill them up with unwanted clothes, household items, and other goods you no longer need. Then, log onto GiveBackBox.com, enter your zip code and email address to generate a Read More...