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The Amazing Promise of Nothing
A Reality Check with Nassim Haramein Nassim Haramein has dedicated his life to finding the origins of our existence. He’s come a long way, and he may be about to unlock an abundant source of energy that will transform humanity and civilization as we know it. If Haramein succeeds, issues like Read More...
Probiotics can help prevent your bones from becoming frail
Scientists have found that one of the most widely used probiotics, commonly found in yogurt, could help prevent osteoporosis. The bone disease is predominant amongst older adults and prevents the regrowth of new bone tissue, making them thinner and thus prone to fractures. Researchers administered Read More...
Nespresso to switch to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for its capsules
While Nespresso coffee machines are incredibly convenient, they’re also incredibly wasteful as most of the used coffee capsules end up in the landfill. In response to mounting pressure, Nespresso, which holds a third of the coffee pod market, has committed to 100 percent sustainable aluminum for Read More...
Diet could play a key role in preventing hypertension
A remarkable study into the lifestyles of two isolated Amazonian tribes revealed diet is a major factor affecting blood pressure. Scientists observed that the people of one of the studied tribes maintain the same blood pressure throughout their entire lives. Researchers believe that this is due to Read More...
These women are peacekeepers in one of the most dangerous places on Earth
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali has the grim distinction of being the deadliest active peacekeeping deployment in the world. Still, that hasn’t stopped nearly 500 women from working for the Blue Helmets. Have a look here to see what life is like for these brave women, and why the UN wants Read More...
How to become more active without making major changes to your life
Tons of studies and articles suggest that exercise is critical to a long, healthy life. But most guidelines for moving more can be tough and squeezing physical activity into your already hectic lifestyle can seem like a real challenge. The following strategy will help you unwrap the most important Read More...
Lime launches its first car-sharing service in Seattle
It's true: after a long time focusing on scooters, Lime is ready to delve into four-wheeled transportation. The startup is launching a car-sharing service, LimePod, that will be available in Seattle as of this Read More...
Climate solutions: is it feasible to remove enough CO2 from the air?
Is there still time to avoid runaway climate change? To a large degree, the answer depends on the feasibility of “negative emissions” — techniques or technologies that suck CO2 out of the air. In the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), all scenarios for Read More...
Can marijuana save this New Zealand town?
As New Zealand prepares to legalize the production of medicinal cannabis, companies are racing to secure the first and biggest slices of a market that has proved lucrative in the United States and Canada. One of those companies is also racing to save the town of Ruatoria, population 750 and Read More...
The therapy that helps traumatized veterans to ‘rewire’ their brains
The scene, at first, seems to be of two mates reminiscing about the good old days. Relaxing on the porch with a beer, tattoos poking out from under his shirt sleeves, Tyler Flanigan roundly mocks his fellow former marine Nigel Read More...