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James Dyson on batteries, electric cars and the future of design
James Dyson has designed everything from washing machines to high-speed watercraft. Here's how he gets inspiration plus what comes next for Read More...
How to tame your anxious mind
Our humanness dictates our varied perceptions, evaluations, judgments, and expectations. These develop over time based on our physiology, history, and experiences. For some people, they perseverate or hyper-focus and complain that “they can’t get their mind off of something.” Others overthink Read More...
Vegan protein from nuts and seeds better for heart health than meat, study finds
The health benefits of veganism are almost as copious as the endless #avotoast snaps on Instagram. Now, a new study is adding fuel to the plant-based fire by reporting that vegan protein is far healthier than meat for the heart. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, Read More...
This startup wants to pull water out of thin air using solar energy
Technology already exists that can produce water out of thin air by cooling it and condensing the water vapor in it. This is mainly being used for irrigation or industrial purposes, but now it may become something that is available for household use in two years time. That’s because a startup has Read More...
Could this natural insecticide lead to a treatment for prostate cancer?
For men diagnosed with metastatic or advanced prostate cancer, the average 5-year survival rate is 29 percent. Fortunately, researchers have discovered a natural insecticide called deguelin that can kill the metastatic cells that cause prostate cancer. The findings suggest that this natural Read More...
These are the most walkable cities in the world
City lovers and urbanists know a good city needs to be walkable. Amenities need to be close by, cars need to have a minimal presence, and most of all, pedestrians must be protected. Combined with functional transportation systems, and you have yourself a walkable city. Here’s what people are Read More...
Canadians are reinventing assisted living for those with dementia
Taking inspiration from the Dutch village of de Hogewey, developers in Canada are constructing an assisted living complex designed to help people with dementia live independently while also keeping them safe. The idea is that by providing plenty of facilities and activities such as gardening and Read More...
Your microbiome is pivotal to your health. Here’s how to feed it well
Our bodies are teeming with bacteria and other microbes that live mostly on our skin and in our gut. In fact, each person contains trillions of these microorganisms, and collectively, their called the microbiome. In the last decades, researchers have found out that the microbiome has a major Read More...
Massive source of ‘missing’ nitrogen could revolutionize climate change projections
'This runs counter the centuries-long paradigm that has laid the foundation for the environmental sciences,' say researchers behind Read More...
Portugal generated enough renewable energy to power the whole country in March
Portugal’s renewable electricity production exceeded monthly consumption for what is likely the first time, in March, according to the nation’s transmission system operator, REN. The average renewable generation for the month exceeded 103 percent of consumption, beating out the last record Read More...