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Broccoli found to contain a molecule that prevents cancer from forming
Broccoli has always been associated with healthy diets and wellness but its true properties are probably more powerful than you first thought. According to new research, the greens your mother always tried to convince you to eat contain an amazing ingredient which could be the “Achilles’ Read More...
Amsterdam city council to have all its catered events meat-free
The Dutch capital wants to set an example to other cities around the world by taking meat off of their menus. Amsterdam’s city council has recently announced plans to serve vegetarian food as standard at all catered events in its buildings from next year onward. Meetings in the Dutch capital will Read More...
Delivery giant UPS is going all in on natural biogas made from waste sources
The e-commerce sector is growing at a fast pace, which means its associated carbon emissions is also rising rapidly. This also means that delivery companies such as DHL and UPS are under increasing pressure to figure out ways to reduce those emissions and to ultimately decarbonize. This week, it Read More...
You can kayak down European rivers for free—if you pick trash along the way
Want to take a kayak down the rivers of Europe for free? If you do, we have just the thing for you. Greenkayak, a Denmark-based environmental group, is letting travelers kayak for free on a number of Europe’s rivers and lakes—as long as they pick up any garbage they find along the way, which is Read More...
This famous DJ is using her platform to bring the climate crisis home to fans
Not everyone will listen to science, but many people will listen to the words of famous musicians and artists. That’s why it’s great news when artists use their platforms to inform the public about pressing issues such as the climate crisis. The latest one to do so is Jayda G, a Canadian DJ Read More...
New study finds CBD can effectively treat heroin addiction
Nearly 400,000 Americans have died of opioid-related causes since 2000, just slightly fewer than the number of American troops who died in World War II. That’s a jaw-dropping number, but fortunately, researchers have found an effective solution to treating addiction that could potentially save Read More...
Why having neurodiverse employees can give a company a competitive advantage
Yesterday we ran a story about how Goldman Sachs’ plans to hire job candidates on the autism spectrum as a way to boost diversity. As it turns out, doing so could also boost productivity within the company. Because neurodiverse people are wired differently from “neurotypical” people, they may Read More...
Chatting with your baby is a simple way to boost their intelligence
The next time you see a parent chatting with their drooling baby, don’t think of them as crazy, Instead, think of them simply as smart parents! According to new research from the University of York, the number of words a child hears doesn’t just improve their vocabulary and linguistic Read More...
These self-driving mini cars communicate together to improve traffic flow
Self-driving cars withhold the promise of making our roadways safer while improving traffic flow. But before autonomous cars can hit our roads, they first need to learn how to communicate with each other better. That’s why a research team at the University of Cambridge has developed a fleet of Read More...
Flying cars could be great for the environment. Here’s why
While it’s hard to know whether “flying cars” will ever become a commercial reality, they could help solve a major climate problem. Aviation, which makes up about 2 percent of global carbon emissions, will be one of the hardest parts of the economy to decarbonize. Lilium, a German startup Read More...