Decision fatigue: Does it help to wear the same clothes every day?
Ever since the late Steve Jobs popularized the idea, some folks have been enamored by the idea that by wearing the same clothes everyday, you are somehow setting yourself up for greater success. The psychological reasoning behind this is the idea that the fewer decisions you have to make every day Read More...
The man who found the formula for happiness in a very painful way
Mo Gawdat is the chief business officer of Google X. He spent ten years researching an “equation for happiness”. Then he lost his son to a simple medical mistake by a doctor. Inspired by the painful tragedy Gawdat wrote a book to explain his happiness equation and why it works even under the Read More...
One science-based solution for less stress, better mood and memory and more
Sitting is the new smoking. Researchers have found and continue to find evidence that prolonged sitting increases the risk of developing several serious illnesses like various types of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. So, conversely, walking is a big investment in your health. But Read More...
Offshore wind energy is now competitive without government subsidies
The Danish wind energy giant Dong has won the rights to build two new wind farms in the German North Sea without any government subsidies. The move represents a major milestone for the offshore wind industry, which has relied on support from European governments. The zero subsidy bid is a Read More...
‘Optimism is the engine that moves society forward’
The media create too much pessimism in society, says Kevin Kelly, a long-time technology watcher and author of the new book The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future. In this video, Kelly reminds us that society is constantly making progress and that Read More...
Big business pushes for renewable energy in the most unlikely places
Here’s a big reason why renewable energy moves forward so quickly even in unlikely places like Kentucky where more than 90 percent of energy still comes from coal. Many corporations have set big goals to reduce emissions. In many cases, these are commitments they need to fulfill to satisfy their Read More...
Will blockchain technology be the ultimate disruptor? Harvard says yes!
"Imagine a technology that could preserve our freedom to choose for ourselves and our families, to express these choices in the world, and to control our own destiny, no matter where we lived or were born. What tools and jobs could we create with those capabilities? What new business and services? Read More...
Will Tesla do to cars what Apple did to smartphones?
As Tesla surged past Ford and General Motors last week to become the most valuable car company in the United States, here was the brusque assessment of Bruce Greenwald, a professor at Columbia Business School: “It’s nuts.” And, in a way, it is nuts. Particularly, if you ignore the Elon Musk Read More...
Solar bid prices in India have fallen 73 percent since 2010
Bids in India’s solar power market have crashed sharply ever since the government launched the National Solar Mission, data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shows. According to the Ministry, average solar power tariffs in India have fallen by 73% since 2010. This has been the Read More...
Creative people physically see and process the world differently
If you’re the kind of person who relishes adventure, you may literally see the world differently. People who are open to new experiences can take in more visual information than other people and combine it in unique ways. This may explain why they tend to be particularly creative. Openness to Read More...