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Meet the woman who's cleaning up the fashion industry
Fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world, causing widespread pollution and subsequent health problems in Asia, where most clothing production takes place. Innovator Rebecca Burges witnessed the harmful effects of the fashion industry firsthand when she was working in villages in Asia, Read More...
The oil sheikhs of the North are rapidly shifting to renewable energy
Oil has made Norway a very rich country. However, the Norwegians realize that they need to move away from fossil fuels. Norway already leads the electric car revolution in Europe. And the government is actively supporting the country’s growing renewable energy sector. With a grant from a Read More...
Using lasers to awaken 'lost' memories points at new cure for Alzheimer's
An MIT-researcher, studying mice in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, has found that the animals could form new memories and that “forgotten” memories could be retrieved. The researcher used a laser flooding the brain cells with positively charged ions that activate memory functions. There’s Read More...
Why you don't need to choose between making money and living a meaningful life
Pursue wealth and security, or go after something meaningful in life? This is the choice many people feel they need to make when looking at career opportunities, but research says you can have both. See here how leading a meaningful life can lead you to more Read More...
What’s the one thing to do every day? Deepak Chopra explains (video)
Last week’s failed Republican health care bill, and any iteration of an American health care plan, misses the mark on creating a foundation of true wellness, according to author Deepak Chopra. Speaking with Salon about his New York Times bestselling new book, “You Are the Universe: Read More...
UK breaks new solar energy record on sunny March weekend
Last weekend’s sunny weather was not only good for beers, barbecues and bees, but also drove solar power to break a new UK record. For the first time ever, the amount of electricity demanded by homes and businesses in the afternoon on Saturday was lower than it was in the night, because solar Read More...
7 everyday ways to improve your memory
Studies find that sex, doorways, social media and the correct supplements can all help boost your memory. Here are 7 everyday ways to boost your memory. (Click the links for longer descriptions of the studies.) Telling someone else a piece of information helps you to remember more, psychological Read More...
How Airbnb is spurring innovation in luxury travel
There is now a cottage industry of short-term-rental start-ups, whether started before or after Airbnb. The category includes dozens of other companies: Roomorama, Love Home Swap, Stay Alfred, and many more. Some were scooped up by Read More...
The race to put more zero-emission cars on the road
California has led the charge for electric vehicles with an ambitious strategy to put 1.5 million zero‐emission vehicles on the road by 2025 (Executive Order B‐16‐2012) with the ultimate goal of transitioning virtually all personal transportation in the state to Read More...
A more equitable economy exists right next door
Business owners gather at an elegant Montreal event center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a large-scale economic partnership. The former chief of Quebec’s largest bank is the guest of honor. Sidewalks bustle with people walking in and out of homes, offices, bank, pharmacy, workout Read More...