Scientists turn nuclear waste into electricity-generating diamonds
How to dispose of nuclear waste is one of the great technical challenges of the 21st century. British physicists have now found a way to convert seemingly worthless—and dangerous—nuclear waste into man-made diamond batteries that can generate a small electric current for longer than the entire Read More...
One in six Americans are considering a career in the sharing economy
A new survey shows that one in six Americans are considering launching a career in the sharing economy. One in four has already participated in the peer-to-peer economy sharing their possessions or selling their used goods or personal creations. They have taken a task on a digital platform (like Read More...
Turn your daily bath into a revitalizing ritual
Here are 5 tips for turning your daily bath into a meditation. In a bath ritual, you can set intentions for different aspects of your life—and let everything negative go down the drain. Use crystals and essentials oils—and forget soap—for spiritual maintenance and to clean your Read More...
The Unbusy Manifesto: How to slow down, chill out, and live life more intentionally
When did we stop choosing our lives and begin surrendering to them? Half-living each day as a reaction to the constant barrage of never-ending to-do lists, social obligations, work functions, status updates, and more? Pummeled by reactive, autopilot busyness, rather than living life as an Read More...
Stop meditating alone—for productivity gains, it’s a team sport
You’ve probably heard that meditation increases focus, memory, and compassion, according to a range of studies. Yet only 8% of us do it. This number could get a boost soon, as several companies introduce the practice into group settings in the workplace. A survey by Fidelity Investments and the Read More...
Survey of New York City soil uncovers medicine-making microbes
Microbes have long been an invaluable source of new drugs. And to find more, we may have to look no further than the ground beneath our feet. Researchers at The Rockefeller University have shown that the dirt beneath New York City teems with our tiny allies in the fight against disease. In soil Read More...
Storing hydrogen in your pocket with this new plastic
A Waseda University (Tokyo) research group has developed a polymer which can store hydrogen in a light, compact and flexible sheet, and is safe to touch even when filled with hydrogen gas. Although research and development on technology allowing hydrogen to become a major energy source have been Read More...
Here’s why the clean energy industry is hopeful about Donald Trump
U.S. wind and solar companies for the first time gave more money to Republicans than Democrats during the 2016 election cycle, according to federal campaign disclosures, part of a years-long effort to expand renewable energy’s appeal beyond liberal environmentalists. The industry is now Read More...
More people bicycling than driving in Copenhagen now
Those of us who try to keep abreast of urban planning and clean transportation news are familiar with the benefits of bicycling in terms of pure air, livability, quieter streets and homes, space and resource efficiency, a stable climate, and public life. We’re also aware that some places are Read More...
When you shop online, this chrome extension suggests ethical alternatives
A Google search for "men's dress shirts" yields a list of ads and results from the most expected brands. But if you install a new Chrome extension called DoneGood, you'll also get a lesser-known suggestion: Tuckerman, a startup that makes organic cotton shirts in a union factory in Massachusetts. Read More...