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Solar farms are helping rural Chinese farmers get out of poverty
The harsh climate of the grasslands in China have long made it difficult for villagers to plant or herd anything. Now, thanks to new solar farms and greenhouses, residents are able to harvest light and grow crops. The abundance of sunlight produces an abundance of energy, allowing the residents to Read More...
Do friends make you happier than family?
Who makes you happier, your family or your friends? If you answered friends, you’re absolutely correct, according to two surveys featuring more than 300,000 people between the age of 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. The surveys found that those who valued friendships highly were healthier Read More...
Snake venom could lead to a safer medicine for blood clot prevention
A protein found in snake venom could soon lead to a safer medication for the prevention of blood clots. Using the protein as the main ingredient, the researchers were able to reduce the formation of blood clots in mice, without the side effect of excessive bleeding. The researchers believe the Read More...
The largest fishing companies of the world are teaming up to stop overfishing
Overexploitation of the planet’s fish has more than tripled since the 1970s, with 40 percent of popular species like tuna now being caught unsustainably. That’s why the United Nations is hosting its first ever Ocean Conference this week in New York, which will feature member states discussing Read More...
How Googler’s avoid burnout (and secretly boost creativity)
Google is built upon projects like the self-driving car: endeavors that push at the point of resistance for growth, where struggle and productive failure aren’t consequences of the work, but rather the driving forces behind it. In short, Google has nailed the recipe for stress for its employees. Read More...
How schools use brain science to help traumatized kids heal and learn
Neuroscience isn’t on many elementary school lesson plans. But this spring, a second grade class at Fairmont Neighborhood School in the South Bronx is plunging in. Sarah Wechsler, an instructional coach with wide eyes and a marathoner’s energy, asks the students to think about the development Read More...
Ethereum hits all-time high, beating Bitcoin's returns in 2017
Ethereum reached an all-time high above $400 Monday, continuing a surge in cryptocurrencies in 2017. The cryptocurrency jumped as high as $415.31 a piece, up about 5,107% since the start of the year. At the same time, bitcoin reached another all-time high over $3,000 over the weekend, over 210% Read More...
Here's how to find out how much water you need to drink
The advice to drink 8 glasses of water a day isn't a legit recommendation — it's a myth. Everyone's water needs vary, so there's no set amount that works for all people. You'll know if you're drinking enough water if your pee is pale yellow. If it's darker than that, you should Read More...
Jaguar Land Rover invests $25 million in Lyft to help develop self-driving cars
Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said its mobility services business, InMotion Ventures, would invest $25 million in U.S. ride services company Lyft Inc to help develop and test technology for self-driving cars. The auto industry and technology companies are racing to develop Read More...
Scientists have found a way to turn rusty stainless steel into batteries
Metal from the trash heap may one day wind up inside your smartphone instead of the other way around thanks to a group of Chinese scientists. The scientists have figured out a way to turn rusted stainless steel mesh, a material often used for filters and screens in facilities such as wastewater Read More...