Artificial intelligence is growing so fast, even Google's co-founder is surprised
Alphabet Inc. has been one of the world's biggest spenders on artificial intelligence. The advancements have even surprised company co-founder Sergey Brin. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Brin said that when he was in charge of Alphabet's research group he didn't pay much attention Read More...
Transcendental meditation is a great way to reduce trauma: Study
Practicing transcendental meditation technique for 20 minutes twice a day can significantly reduce trauma symptoms such as unwanted thoughts and help female prisoners find inner peace, a study has found. Transcendental meditation is a technique for detaching oneself from anxiety and promoting Read More...
True Zero fuels more than 3.7M fuel-cell-car miles in California in 2016
Fuel from True Zero’s hydrogen-fueling stations during 2016 powered more than 3.7 million zero emission fuel-cell-car miles in California, eliminating more than 2.3 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. To help car owners and others understand the benefits of driving on hydrogen, True Read More...
Norway spurs $400 million rainforest fund
Norway on Thursday said it will raise $400 million to encourage Brazil's farmers to stop destroying the rainforests, launching a fund also backed by food giants Unilever and Nestle. Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the plan is a major effort to reform harmful small-scale Read More...
Wars will not be fought over water – our thirst could pave the way to peace
The changing of the guard on the 38th floor of the United Nations has taken place at a time when notions about peace and conflict undergo a subtle change. In particular, the role of resources – especially water – is getting the recognition it deserves, as António Guterres takes Read More...
Why seeing food as medicine will help you stay healthy
We tend to think of food and medicine as different entities, but in California, a food-as-medicine movement is picking up steam amongst doctors and parents. The idea is that by treating food as a means to prevent diabetes and cancers caused by poor diets, you can limit the reliance people have on Read More...
A startup in San Francisco has created the doctor's office of the future
Introducing to you the Forward clinic, a futuristic doctor’s office that looks more like an Apple store than a traditional medical center. Located in San Francisco, Forward offers a hi-tech approach to healthcare where members have unlimited access to the clinic’s medical resources. The medical Read More...
Solar employs more workers than coal, oil and natural gas combined
Here’s a proper rebuttal to the argument that renewable energy is taking jobs away from workers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S solar employs more workers than any other energy industry, including coal, oil and natural gas combined. In fact, solar is responsible for producing 14 Read More...
The Finns are on a mission to revolutionize the world of education
Finland has long been recognized as having one of the finest education systems in the world, but that’s not stopping the Nordic country from embarking on a bold project that aims to advance and scale innovation in education. The project goes by the name HundrED, and its urging Finnish schools to Read More...
How (and why) to master the habit of delaying gratification
Avoiding temptation is an uphill battle, especially when the gratification of giving in is standing right before you. With a little willpower, though, you can achieve the things you really want in life. All you need to do is learn how to delay gratification. Here’s how to do just Read More...