India can leapfrog to a sustainable economy 2.0
Developing countries are, well, developing. And that comes with an advantage too. Countries like India don't have to make the same mistakes that, for instance, led to the climate change problems western countries are now facing. A new report from the United Nations Conference for Trade and Read More...
Can a universal basic income fix economic inequality?
It has been a socialist welfare dream for decades: Give everyone a universal basic income. Such a safety net would provide safety and security for the whole society. But does it work? The system has never been thoroughly researched. Now, with a $10 million grant, that’s going to Read More...
Soon in a city near you: Electric, self-driving buses
Buses are the major providers of public transit in the world. And, yet, in all the excitement about the self-driving electric car revolution that is gathering steam, buses seem to be forgotten. But that will change soon. Rolling onto the scene are fleets of high-tech vehicles with self-driving Read More...
Your Friday meditation: Listen to this love poem
E E Cummings’s “i carry your heart with me” is his most famous love poem. Listen to a beautiful rendition plus an interpretation of the poem. It’s a little bit more than five minutes and it offers a perfect moment for reflection, Read More...
Did you know plants can learn from experience?
New research has found that plants, much like a growing child, have the ability to learn from experience. Plants may lack brains and neural tissues, but what they do possess, is a sophisticated calcium-based signaling network in their cells similar to animals’ memory processes. It allows plants Read More...
These 11 cities are showing the world what it means to fight climate change
While governments are struggling with carbon emissions strategies and international treaties, the fight against climate change is led by cities. Here are 11 cities around the world that are showcasing what can be done against global Read More...
Wind power is cheapest electricity source in the U.S. and capacity is soaring
Thanks to a combination of improvements in technology and federal and state tax incentives, wind power has spread quickly across the U.S. From 2008 to 2013, the cost of wind energy dropped by about a third; in some parts of the country, it’s the cheapest electricity source available. For a better Read More...
World Bank: Giving money to poor people actually works
Giving money—instead of services—to poor people actually works. As a result, more children are sent to schools while the money is not spent on alcohol or tobacco. That's the message of a new World Bank report that analyzes 19 separate studies. Contrary to what governments suspect, poor people Read More...
Failure can be a precious gift if you look at it the right way
Our world is obsessed with achieving perfection. As a consequence, people forgo big opportunities in their lives in order to avoid failure. And while this may protect your ego in the short run, it can have a detrimental effect on the level of success you experience in your life. With failure comes Read More...
The Chevrolet Bolt EV extends its range with new portable charger
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is one of the most impressive electric cars out, boasting a range of 238 miles. Owners of the car will probably not need every one of those miles to get to their daily destinations, but if they do, they can rely on General Motors’ newest accessory: the AeroVironment 32-amp Read More...