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After hundreds of interviews, this writer defines the 4 pillars of life satisfaction
Around the time Emily Esfahani Smith went off to college, she began searching for deeper meaning in her life. She would eventually find it in researching the topic itself, ultimately reaching graduate school to study the psychology of Read More...
Economic reality sets in for energy company trying to build new coal plant in Kansas
After more than a decade of efforts to dramatically expand the Sunflower Electric Power Corporation’s coal-fired power plant in Holcomb, Kansas, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, the principal backer, now considers it unlikely that the project will move Read More...
World's first hydrogen generated by tidal energy
In a world first for clean energy, researchers in Scotland have generated hydrogen using electricity from tidal arrays. The first ever ‘tidal hydrogen' was generated at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney at the end of August and announced by the centre Read More...
The best bets in energy investing, according to Bill Gates
When it comes to revolutionizing our energy system, we’re actually spoiled for choice. From improved batteries to solar fuels, the means to make the world run more efficiently while improving air quality are there to be invested in. The tricky part is choosing the solutions that will succeed Read More...
The science behind acupuncture—and why it really works
Rooted in key principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is based on the idea of creating and sustaining balance within the body. The practice of acupuncture has become increasingly prevalent in the West over the past few years. Still, despite this steady climb in popularity, the Read More...
What scientists believe your dreams actually mean
The ancient Egyptians thought of dreams as simply a different form of seeing, with trained dreamers serving as seers to help plan battles and make state decisions. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that dreams were equal parts predictions of future events and visitations by the dead. Sigmund Read More...
For a healthy gut, get more Omega-3 in your diet
Researchers have found that people who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more bacterial diversity in the gut, which promotes better overall health. A gut with rich and diverse bacteria is key to keeping the immune system healthy and ready to fight. Since we cannot produce omega-3 fatty Read More...
11 famous failures that will inspire you to success
Nearly one in every three people say failure is their biggest fear, making it the top phobia in the U.S. Failing, of course, doesn’t sound pleasant, but it should be nothing to fear. Even the most successful people in the world have failed at some point in their lives. Need proof? Check out these Read More...
The U.S. should go Dutch to avoid building another Houston
Want to design a city to maximize flood damage? Start on very flat land — any kind of slope will help water flow out of Read More...
Study shows organic soil has a 26 percent higher potential for carbon storage
Organic soil has a 26 percent higher potential for long-term carbon storage than soil from conventional farms, finds new research. The study, which is a cooperative effort from Northeastern University and nonprofit research organization The Organic Read More...