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The way we respond to pain determines the way we recover
We all experience pain and discomfort in our lives. There's no escape, but we do determine how we respond to these experiences and how we let them shape us. Here is a powerful story that can help you choose to see the painful experiences from the past in a different light in order to grow Read More...
Malala named youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace
Malala Yousafzai calls on other girls in Pakistan to be change-makers UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres describes Yousafzai as a "hero" (CNN)Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been named the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on girls' education. The Read More...
Whales keep carbon out of the atmosphere
Unlikely heroes could play a starring role in helping the Pacific islands meet their climate commitments: whales. Residents of the Pacific islands are keeping an anxious eye on the whales that populate their steadily warming waters. Many are concerned that climate change will take a toll on the Read More...
This lab-made probiotic fights off infections from unfriendly bacteria
As scientists continue their exploration of the thousands of organisms that live inside our body, a new study is showing just how much one “good” bacteria can be exploited to its host’s advantage. Scientists were able to engineer this bacteria to find and attack a harmful pathogen Read More...
The collaborative and sharing economy in Amsterdam
Two years ago, I wrote in US News & World Report that Amsterdam is a hub of startup innovation, and interviewed Deputy Mayor Kajsa Ollongren after The Next Web conference in the Netherlands. I also spoke with Patrick de Zeeuw, CEO of Startupbootcamp Amsterdam and Co Founder of Startupbootcamp Read More...
Chicago city buildings to be powered by 100 percent renewable energy
Government representatives of Chicago just announced their commitment to converting their city pulling buildings’ electricity supply to 100% renewable energy by 2025. When implemented, Chicago will be the largest major city in the country to have a 100% renewable energy supply for its public Read More...
Google develops ‘see-through’ air conditioner without fan
Google has filed a patent for a bladeless air conditioner that offers a better seal with your window and lets you see straight through it. The fanless air conditioner is quiet, non-obstructive, uses less energy and doesn’t even necessarily use refrigerant to help cool your home. The new design Read More...
Proof of the unstoppable rise of the electric car: Tesla’s market value passes GM
Electric car maker Tesla eclipsed General Motors in terms of market capitalization yesterday to briefly become the most valuable auto company in the world. To put that in perspective: GM sold 10 million cars last year and generated a record profit; Tesla sold 76,000 cars and produced a loss. Read More...
Deep breathing brings peace and scientists are discovering why
Take a deep breath. Mothers and meditation teachers have said it for ages: Breathing reduces stress and anxiety and brings peace. But why? For the first time, scientists have uncovered why taking deep breaths is so calming. Working with mice, they found that taking deep breaths is calming because Read More...
‘Tornado man’ wants to power the world with clean energy through vortexes
There was a time, just over a century ago, that horses and their manure were a big problem for the fast-growing cities. Governments and universities struggled to find a solution. Ultimately, out of their sight, that solution came from the man who introduced the mass-produced car: Henry Ford. The Read More...