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Study: Generosity may grant you a higher income
Most people’s expectations hold that frugality and selfishness are key components of a financially successful life. However, a new study proves the contrary. Research conducted on more than 60,000 people from the US and Europe observed that those who showed an interest and engaged more in Read More...
Take a look at what the future of innovative design holds for us
The Global Grad Show is an annual exhibition that unveils the most startling and innovative creations of students from the world’s leading design schools. This year’s edition displayed 150 inventions cleverly designed to make our lives easier. Check them out here to get an idea of how the next Read More...
The most powerful tidal turbine is expected to start generating power in 2020
A company that focuses on converting tidal currents into energy has introduced its newest turbine design. The device, which will be deployed in 2020, is expected to be the most powerful tidal generating platform in the world. This is a breakthrough in the industry as ocean energy could potentially Read More...
One of the world’s largest cruise liners wants to run its ships on rotten fish
Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise line, wants to turn dead fish into fuel to get its ships running. The cruise company plans to use fish leftovers and other organic waste to generate biogas which will then be liquefied and used in place of fossil fuels. The cruise line operates Read More...
How to rev up your brain to prevent cognitive decline when growing old
We usually believe that approaching the autumns of our lives goes hand in hand with developing cognitive decline and a feeble mind. But recent research shows that there are changes we can make to our health and lifestyle to offset mental incapacity. Simple activities like breaking a sweat or Read More...
MDMA helps people cooperate and rebuild trust, study shows
MDMA, the active ingredient of ecstasy pills, makes people more inclined to cooperate on tasks and quicker to rebuild trust, according to researchers investigating its use in treating psychological disorders. Scans reveal it increases activity in parts of the brain linked to empathy and social Read More...
You can’t talk about right-wing populism without talking about urban planning
The suburbs are changing: They’re more diverse in terms of class, race, age, and politics than they ever have been. But there’s one fundamental thing that still unites them: the way they’re designed, with lots of open space and a near-complete reliance on cars, whether residents like it or Read More...
Animal welfare lawyers say New York's 'loneliest elephant' is a person
A 47-year-old Asian elephant named Happy has lived in isolation at the Bronx Zoo for the past 12 years. A team of lawyers is now fighting for Happy’s freedom, saying she’s a legal person who’s been falsely Read More...
Signs that institutional investors are reorienting towards sustainable investing
Could sustainable investing be at a tipping point? For a long time entrepreneurs, investors and advocates of sustainable investing have spoken longingly about the $2 trillion of institutional investor dollars that have been reputed to be sitting skeptically on the sidelines, teasing everyone with Read More...
How to foster little moments of gratitude with your kids
My son’s preschool teachers have a gratitude practice of singing a sweet “Thank You” song with the children every day. I appreciate when he asks to sing it with me at home because it’s a shared opportunity to grow our gratitude together, even in a brief Read More...