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The winds created by trains in London could soon help power the city
As the energy needs of urban areas continue to increase, innovators are looking for new ways to generate energy in unexpected places. One woman in London has created a startup that seeks to harness wind energy from the draft winds created by the Crossrail trains in the city’s underground. The Read More...
Living from moment-to-moment is the key to a balanced life
In our modern way of living, the idea that balance is met from having equal parts of time spent at home, at work and with friends, has become obsolete. Finding balance in life comes not from how we divide up our days, but rather, from how present we are in each moment of the day. If you desire Read More...
This is how much money you need to be happy, according to science
They say money can't buy happiness, but let's be honest, they say a lot of things – and they're not always right. When it comes to income, scientists say there actually is an ideal yearly amount we can earn to feel emotionally content and satisfied – and believe it or not, if you have too much Read More...
Plants appear to lose consciousness when sedated
Are plants conscious? A new study found that anesthetics work on flora – but what exactly is happening here? University of Bonn plant cell biologist Frantisek Baluska told The New York Times, “Plants are not just robotic, stimulus-response devices. They’re living organisms which have their Read More...
A study of Indian garment workers shows the productivity power of soft skills
The ability to communicate, lead, persuade, and persist are seen as increasingly important in companies where the ability to work in teams and across disciplines is prized. Studies have demonstrated that workers who combine technical ability with those soft skills have more job opportunities, and Read More...
Shell's pivot to renewables sharpens with California deal
Royal Dutch Shell Plc, the world’s second-biggest oil company, is expanding its bet on renewable energy. Shell’s North American unit agreed to provide a credit line for trading and a revolving loan facility to Inspire Energy Holdings LLC, according to a statement Wednesday. The Santa Monica, Read More...
The best ways to counter the negative effects of aging and live a long time
The keys to a long and healthy life are right in front of you. Instead of expensive face creams, a cache of vitamins and supplements, or a hard-to-follow diet, all you need are some research-backed tools to help you stay healthy as you age and fight cognitive Read More...
Natural gas can’t compete with the powerful mix of solar and batteries
The powerful combination of solar and batteries are nudging natural gas out of the power market. Not only because solar energy is becoming cheaper than burning gas, but also because government is supporting the use of battery systems. In California, for example, regulators have called on PG&E Read More...
Stunning sustainability: This hotel fits perfectly with the Arctic scenery
If you’re going to place a hotel amongst pristine nature, this is how you should do it. High above the Arctic circle in northern Norway, a hotel built in the shape of the ring stands elegantly beside the frigid waters of a glacier. The hotel’s main goal is to preserve the environment around it, Read More...
Scientists are looking to use molecules that cause disease to kill cancer
The same molecule that cause Huntington’s disease has been found to have remarkable cancer-killing properties. Huntington’s disease is caused by a mutation that repeats RNA sequences within genes. Research shows that the same mutated molecules were found to be cancer-killing assassins that Read More...