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Europe’s new electric car charging network could propel EVs into the mainstream
For electric cars to become mainstream, infrastructure must be in place that allows electric car owners to leave the house confidently knowing they will find a charging station if needed. In Europe, some of the biggest automakers are making sure such infrastructure is in place by building a highway Read More...
From Syria to Kansas: How smuggled seeds could revitalize wheat in America
As temperatures rise, pests and diseases are moving north into the US heartland, killing crops and diminishing yields. To combat this, researchers are turning to a wild grass variety whose seeds were smuggled out of Syria as the bombs fell. Take a look here at the incredible journey these seeds Read More...
Boost your brain power by adding yoga or mindfulness to your daily routine
More and more studies are finding that just 25 minutes of yoga or mindfulness can improve brain function and boost energy levels. On top of that, some studies have found that yoga can make you more resilient to stress. As a wonderful perk in addition to all of the benefits above, meditation may Read More...
A new theory linking sleep and creativity
The two main phases of sleep might work together to boost creative Read More...
Paul Krugman explains why there’s no future for the coal industry
In an exclusive interview, Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman explained to ThinkProgress why “coal is not coming back,” despite President Trump’s promises to the contrary. Krugman described Trump’s efforts to “desperately force clean energy to subsidize dirty energy” as “bad Read More...
The subtle art of forming valuable, life-long friendships
The late George Carlin is probably one of my favorite comedians. I always found him to be raw and honest, and like most great comedians, there was a sense that he wasn’t there to just make you laugh. He had a subtle truth to share and that truth was best delivered as a Read More...
It's Bike To Work Week; here's how to make it Bike To Work Year
Right up front, I am going to say that Bike To Work Weeks and Bike To Work Day on Friday are probably a terrible idea. Imagine if we had a special Drive To Work Day and everybody did it and the roads were jammed and the pollution was terrible and everybody just parked everywhere and.. oh, never Read More...
This 15-30 minute routine makes your brain healthier, younger, and smarter
In the book, BLUE ZONES: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, author Dan Buettner details some incredible science on how to live the longest possible life. One of the key insights is to continually learn NEW and different things. You will age very quickly if you Read More...
The Dutch are rapidly adopting plug-in electric cars
Compared to April of last year, sales of plug-in electric cars in the Netherlands were up a whopping 170 percent last month. While it’s true that plug-in models make up only 3.2 percent of the new car market in 2018 so far, growth rates over 100 percent have a habit of fairly rapidly transforming Read More...
This new study shows why you should avoid taking unnecessary antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance isn’t the only reason why you shouldn't take unnecessary antibiotics. A recent study found that taking any five types of oral antibiotics was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing kidney stones—mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidney and must Read More...