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Relax like a deep-sea dweller with these relaxing ocean soundscapes
Sometimes we point our readers towards articles that provide quality tips and tricks for reducing stress and improving sleep. This is not one of those times. Instead, follow the link and take a dive into the deep blue sea for 10 hours of relaxing ocean soundscapes produced by BBC Read More...
Why plant protein is better for you than animal protein
It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the side), and even some fiber from the roll (you used whole grain, Read More...
A Chennai girl’s rise from Madras University to General Motors’s first female CFO
In an industry not exactly known for its diversity, an iconic American carmaker has appointed its first female chief financial officer (CFO). And she’s from Chennai, Read More...
Researchers: disrupting gut-brain communication may affect learning and memory
The connection between food and memory is one of those fundamentally human experiences we can all relate to. A compelling new study from the University of Southern California has revealed an intriguing explanation behind this phenomenon, and it illustrates how strongly the "second brain" in our gut Read More...
10 tips for traveling more responsibly
Each year, almost 1.2 billion people travel abroad, making travel and tourism one of the largest industries in the world. Representing a whopping 10 percent of the global economy, it supplies millions of jobs and benefits countless Read More...
Seasonal window glass directs light and heat
Swiss researchers have developed seasonal window glass that could make certain soft furnishings redundant. Office workers and homeowners no longer have to block their own view in order to keep indoor space cool. Now, during the summer months, treated windows covered in a film containing micro Read More...
Why the wasp family is in need of rebranding
While we tolerate bees on the notion that they pollinate flowers and produce honey, we tend to disregard wasps as evil insects whose only task is to ruin your picnic. The truth, however, is that without wasps, the planet would be pest-ridden to biblical proportions. Still, have a hatred for wasps? Read More...
We need better energy storage. These billionaires are paying to develop it
The world’s richest people are pouring money into two startups that have developed different techniques for storing energy—one of the biggest bottlenecks in the widespread adoption of renewable-energy. The investors, which include Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, have all invested Read More...
More and more young people identify themselves as ‘pansexual’
According to Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 LGBTQ Teen Survey, the number of youth who identify as pansexual has doubled since 2012, with 14 percent of youth respondents embracing the description. But what does pansexual actually Read More...
This French village could inspire a whole new form of Alzheimer’s treatment
A Danish design studio is constructing a little village in France specially made to host people with Alzheimer’s. The goal of the village, which will be reminiscent of the medieval fortresses located nearby, is to create a sense of community and familiarity for the patients by orienting them with Read More...