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Nature is more valuable than you thought. Here are four reasons why
From the cloud forests of Costa Rica to the deserts of Southern Africa, the great outdoors inspires awe and offers us valuable perspective from our day-to-day grind. Nature also provides us with basic services - fresh water, clean air, nutritious food and shelter. But it doesn’t stop there. Read More...
The end of car ownership
Cars are going to undergo a lot of changes in the coming years. One of the biggest: You probably won’t own one. Thanks to ride sharing and the looming introduction of self-driving vehicles, the entire model of car ownership is being upended—and very soon may not look anything like it has for Read More...
Extra virgin olive oil preserves memory and protects brain against Alzheimer’s
The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) have identified a specific ingredient that protects against cognitive Read More...
This device can produce water in the driest of deserts
This company has created an apparatus that can collect water in the hottest and driest of environments, without being connected to the grid. The Desert Twins harvester comprises two separate devices—an energy unit, which draws and stores power from solar panels, and the water maker, which uses Read More...
We can use the same formula for inner peace and world peace, says the Dalai Lama
In a recent speech, the Dalai Lama illustrated how the idea of world peace depends on inner peace—you can’t solve global issues without first attending to your own emotional life. To a lot of people, even self-mastery might seem like a herculean effort; never mind getting rid of war and poverty Read More...
Kids who go to gender-neutral preschools in Sweden are more successful
In some kindergartens in Sweden, dolls and baby strollers mingle freely with cars and wooden blocks. Children are encouraged to explore their full range of emotions, meaning girls are not expected to suppress anger, and boys are not pressured to swallow their tears. And as it turns out, Read More...
Red onions are an effective cancer-fighting food, study shows
Red onions are a potent cancer-fighting food. In a new study, researchers tested five different types of onions on cancer cells and found that the pigment of red onions combined with another chemical called quercetin work to kill colon and breast cancer cells. In fact, the pigment seems to Read More...
Why trees are the ultimate meditation teachers
In Buddhism, trees have long been recognized as living things worthy of recognition and protection. For one, they are excellent meditators. They sit in one spot for decades and watch everything that goes by. See here what trees can teach you about Read More...
In a massive change of heart, Uber is adding a tipping option
The new Uber starts with tips. The ride-hailing company said today that it is rolling out a tipping option for rides and UberEats, its food delivery app, beginning in Seattle, Minneapolis, and Houston. Riders can choose from pre-set tip amounts (in dollars) or input a custom value. All of that Read More...
Sweden commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2045 with new law
Sweden has committed to cutting its net carbon emissions to zero by 2045, becoming the first country to significantly upgrade its carbon ambitions since the Paris accord in 2015. The law was drawn up by a cross-party committee and passed with an overwhelming majority in parliament by 254 votes to Read More...