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New discovery could lead to medicine that enables the brain to heal itself
Most cells in the body can patch up damage by dividing to create new versions of themselves. But the neurons in our brain lack this ability, so once they're damaged through illness or injury, there's not much that can be done. Worse still, in an overzealous attempt to protect the injured site, Read More...
How to feel at home in a place where you don’t really belong
For all the upsides of living life as a digital nomad, there are a few major downsides. The main one is that constantly being on the road can make you lose that distinct feeling of homeliness. Yes, the flexibility of the traveling man or woman is desirable, but having that feeling that you belong Read More...
These entrepreneurs are turning slums into safer places to live
Slums have long represented a great development challenge as they are by definition areas in which the inhabitants lack fundamental resources such as adequate sanitation, improved water supply, durable housing or adequate living space. For centuries, demolishing these settlements was seen as the Read More...
With some thanks to India and China, Earth is greener than 20 years ago
It seems whenever the word ‘forest’ is in the headlines of a news story, the story has only to do with deforestation and habitat loss. But that’s not the case with this story. This time around, we’re here to tell you that NASA’s latest study found that the Earth has actually become a Read More...
Forget the pharmacy, these 7 natural remedies will help you avoid allergies
For some, the spring season is a glorious time of renewal. For others, spring is the season of itchy red eyes and frequent sneezing. In other words, springtime is allergy time. With the spring allergy season approaching, you might have already thought about heading to the pharmacy and stocking up Read More...
Los Angeles abandons plan to spend billions of dollars to rebuild gas plants
Los Angeles is making steady efforts in its swift energy transition from fossil fuels to more climate-friendly energy sources. With coal almost out of the picture, the city is now ready to part ways with natural gas too. In a move to get the city closer to its goal of 100 percent renewable energy Read More...
One of the biggest criticisms of Universal Basic Income has been proven wrong
Existing welfare programs are a tangled mess. If welfare recipients start making too much money, they lose food stamps, medical care, and housing vouchers—essentially trapping recipients in poverty. One way around this problem is universal basic income (UBI), which guarantees every citizen a Read More...
For a fruitful day, ask yourself these two questions in the morning
Morning routines can be the key to a positive, focused day. While some people start their day with a bit of meditation, others might practice yoga or go for a run. These can all do the trick, but there’s another simple practice you can do that can help you gather your focus: asking yourself two Read More...
Meat equals manliness. These faux meat startups are out to change this idea
Whether it’s an advertisement or a neighborhood BBQ, it’s common to hear people associate eating meat with being manly. In general, the food industry has masterfully trained consumers to think that eating meat is a sign of strength and confidence while meat alternatives such as tofu dogs are Read More...
Answers to the questions you never asked about plastic waste
By now you’ve probably heard a million times that plastic waste is harming the planet. There’s no question about that. But there are many other questions you might have about plastic and how we should deal with the problem. For example, perhaps you want to find out if the plastic you put into Read More...