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Science tells us these are the two best techniques for arguing successfully
Anyone who has argued with an opinionated relative or friend about immigration or gun control knows it is often impossible to sway someone with strong views. That’s in part because our brains work hard to ensure the integrity of our worldview: We seek out information to confirm what we already Read More...
Recycling can be confusing for consumers. This company is out to change that
Each year, people trash 12 billion tons of flexible plastic packaging, according to the consultancy Resource Recycling Systems. Cheap and ubiquitous, items like grocery, dog food, and snack bags are recyclable in theory but are often made from layers of different materials that are too costly and Read More...
Your toothpaste pollutes. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives
While a nice, minty toothpaste can leave your mouth feeling fresh, it has the opposite effect on the environment. Some of the chemicals in toothpaste cause serious water pollution, and with most people spitting those chemicals down the drain twice a day, all that pollution adds up. With that in Read More...
British Columbia to rid its roads of polluting cars by 2040
Canada is ramping up its efforts to get more electric vehicles on its roads. British Columbia, the country’s third most populous province, has recently followed through on a plan to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars starting in 2040. The legislation, which is known as the Read More...
Kids who nap are happier and perform better at school
Sleep experts have long suggested that napping during the day can bring a lot of benefits for the average adult: from increasing alertness and boosting creativity to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and brightening your mood. But now, researchers have also found strong evidence that Read More...
People who meditate might not be the only ones benefitting from the practice
There’s little doubt that meditation has tons of benefits for our health. In fact, science has shown that the practice can help reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and generally improves our ability to cope with uncomfortable experiences. But new research suggests that people who meditate could Read More...
Doctors used music to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders in premature babies
While advances in neonatal medicine have increased the chance of survival of premature babies, these children still remain at high risk of developing brain development disorders. This is because the vast majority of neural growth for a baby occurs during the last trimester of pregnancy. When this Read More...
Cleaning and personal care products use lots of plastic. Here’s a solution
When you stop to think about it, much of the cleaning products or personal care products that we’re shipping around the world is water with ingredients mixed in to clean, moisturize, or do whatever you need. Now imagine if we could remove the water and only ship the additive. It could come in Read More...
New Zealand unveils world’s first ‘wellbeing’ budget to help the vulnerable
It’s a familiar story seen in countries around the world: even while a nation’s economy is growing, marginalized communities aren’t benefitting from any of the fruits of that growth in their daily lives. Such is the case in New Zealand where wealth disparity is on the rise despite steady Read More...
Major architecture firm pledges to make all its buildings carbon-neutral by 2030
One of the most overlooked sources of greenhouse gas emissions is in buildings. The energy that goes into constructing buildings, the materials that go into it, and the heating and cooling systems used by buildings all add up to a whole lot of emissions. In 2018, the World Green Building Council Read More...