The surprising ways neuroscience can help design smarter, more intuitive cities
We have used economics, creativity, and technology to shape the built environment—and now it’s time for science to become the final piece in this puzzle. By integrating aspects of cognitive neuroscience into the design process, we can build cities that are primed for their Read More...
Renewable energy will boost the world economy with $19 trillion, says report
The best news is the fight against global warming increasingly will be a business opportunity rather than a political responsibility. When companies see the opportunity, it doesn’t matter so much anymore what politicians do or think. We are getting at that point with renewable energy prices Read More...
In Japan the healthy school lunch is part of the curriculum
The Trump administration considers cutting federal funds to programs that provide food to poor students. The argument: There’s “no demonstrable evidence” that the programs help them do better in school. Children may or may not score better on tests, eating well is likely to make them better Read More...
Environmental innovation: A New Zealand river has become a legal living entity
This is international environmental innovation. A New Zealand river revered by the native Maori has been recognized by parliament as a "legal person". The river will have its own legal identity with all the corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a legal person. In practical terms, it means Read More...
Main street is alive: The revenge of the independent hardware stores
Amidst the daily news about artificial intelligence and the online (sharing) economy, it would seem that the old-fashioned Main Street store is a thing of the past. Economic trends show a clear downward trend for traditional retail. But there’s one industry that’s challenging this trend. Read More...
Deepak Chopra’s 7 tips for overcoming stress and anxiety
One would expect Deepak Chopra to recommend meditation in response to life’s daily challenges. But what about expressing gratitude, breathing and, yes, “earthing” as part of a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here are Chopra’s 7 tips to reduce stress and Read More...
‘Your child is safe’: Schools address deportation fears among immigrant families
The schools superintendent in Harrisonburg, Va., was meeting parents this month when a mother broke down in tears, explaining that she was undocumented. What would the school do, she asked, if she became separated from her children? “I remember walking up to her and putting my arm on her Read More...
Deep brain stimulation provides lasting relief from severe depression
Treatment with deep brain stimulation can provide lasting relief to patients suffering from previously non-treatable, severe forms of depression several years into the therapy or even eliminate symptoms entirely. This is the finding of the first long-term study on this form of therapy, conducted by Read More...
Trees do more than absorbing CO2, they regulate water and climate
Science News from research organizations Source: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Summary: Forests and trees play a major role on water cycles and cooler temperatures, contributing to food security and climate change adaptation. In recent decades, the climate change discourse has looked at forests Read More...
‘Crazy dream’: the former Delhi IT worker in the race to land on the moon
To this day, Rahul Narayan doesn’t know why he said yes, except that it was the very last day to sign up, and if he didn’t agree to it, then there would be no Indian teams in the running. He threw together a proposal and clicked submit. Perhaps it was the dullness of his day job in IT Read More...