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These are the supplements that scientists use
Supplements can be an effective way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. The only thing is that not all supplements are effective. That’s because, unlike pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of these products don’t have to prove that their products work, only that they are safe. So Read More...
BMW is bringing its wireless charging pad to the US
In another move to improve charging practices for plug-in electric vehicles, BMW is set to expand the availability of its wireless charging pad for one of its vehicles to the United States. Finally, no more untangling a charging cord for your Read More...
The best border wall is a legal marijuana market
The US is currently facing a government shutdown because Donald Trump is insisting any spending bill must fund the construction of a US-Mexico border wall, which would cost as much as $18 billion. Bound up in symbolism about the racial purity of the United States, the wall has been sold as a way Read More...
Owning an electric car is twice as cheap as owning a gas vehicle
Electric cars are generally more expensive to buy than conventional vehicles. The suggested retail price for a 2018 Nissan Leaf, the world’s best selling EV, is about $30,000 in the U.S. You can pick up a new Honda Civic 2018 for less than $19,000 (though this excludes the Read More...
7 surprising sources of protein that aren’t meat or dairy
Most guys looking to gain love a juicy piece of chicken breast, and with good reason. Your body needs protein to build and maintain lean muscle. Plus, the essential macronutrient helps keep you full, regulate your hormones, and build strong Read More...
The task is being you
Buddhist psychotherapist and bestselling author Mark Epstein talks about his new book, Advice Not Given and explains how the two disciplines of his life, Buddhism and psychotherapy, come together to relieve the suffering of others—as well as his Read More...
Carbon fiber could be made from plants, scientists say
From wind turbine blades to automobiles, many of the things society relies upon on a daily basis are made out of carbon fiber. Unfortunately, carbon fiber is made from oil and other costly ingredients. That could soon change thanks to a recent breakthrough by scientists who say it may be possible Read More...
Urban farming is vital for feeding the world and fighting climate change
According to the United Nations, two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, with the urban population in developing countries doubling. That’s a lot of mouths to feed. Farming in rural lands and transporting food is not a sustainable long-term solution. That’s why urban Read More...
Bernie Sanders: Let’s wrench power back from the billionaires
The six richest people on earth now own more wealth than the bottom half of the world’s population. There is no denying that this is a disturbing reality, but if we all acknowledge this and stand together against powerful special interests, we can eliminate poverty, increase life expectancy and Read More...
We could soon be using carbon emissions to produce plastic
Turning our waste into solutions is vital if we want to keep the planet healthy. A wonderful example of this comes from a group of researchers that have pinpointed the conditions needed to convert CO2 to ethylene, which is used to make most common plastics today. The positive effects of this could Read More...