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France bans unlimited soda refills in an effort to reduce obesity
Despite the fact that the level of obesity in France is below the EU average, research shows it's on the rise. That’s why lawmakers in France have banned all restaurants and other spaces catering to the public from offering unlimited sugary soft drinks. The World Health Organization has shown Read More...
Drilling for good: Iceland is making a giant hole to capture geothermal energy
Iceland is already one of the world’s greatest users and suppliers of geothermal energy, producing nearly 26 percent of its energy from geothermal sources. Now the country is taking it a step further by boring a hole that extends 3.1 miles beneath the earth to take advantage of the extreme Read More...
Immigrants are America: U.S. responds to the order of the new president
If there’s one thing that can be taken away from Donald Trump’s ban on Muslims, it’s the fact that so many people and organizations are willing to stand up to his order. The heads of Apple, Twitter, Tesla, Microsoft and Uber have announced they will resist the new immigration policy, taxi Read More...
Take it from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and stop comparing yourself to others
Comparing yourself to others is a natural part of being human. It's hard not to, but if you find yourself comparing all the time, it can make you lose sight of what you really want in life. If you want to stop comparing yourself to others, consider these wise words from an ancient Read More...
As the White House changes course on climate change, California presses forward
With cheese and shrimp cocktail piled on their plates, guests strolled the exhibit like patrons at an art gallery, sipping beer and pausing to ponder the displays that lined the room. But instead of paintings or sculptures, they were examining scientific charts about climate change at a state Read More...
Ikea's flat pack refugee shelters wins design of the year
A flat-pack refugee shelter designed by Ikea has been crowned design of the year in the prestigious Beazley design competition. The ready-to-assemble shelter was created by the Swedish furniture giant in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It Read More...
Bitcoin helped a home buyer make a $1.3 million profit off his home purchase
Sometimes, making a payment results in a big payday — for you. At least, if you’re making that payment with a volatile cryptocurrency that has a tendency to undergo rather large swings in worth. One bitcoin enthusiast managed to luck into not only a new house, but a $1.3 million profit Read More...
Nordic countries are bringing about an energy transition worth copying
What can we learn from the Nordic low-carbon energy transition given the new US leadership vacuum on climate change? A new study by Professor Benjamin Sovacool at the University of Sussex offers some important lessons. The Trump administration's "First energy plan" criticises the "burdensome" Read More...
Research: Boost your brain power by eating these things
The harsh reality is that we're not getting any younger, and with aging come consequences, like losing your mental acuity. Translation: Forgetting names! OK, I'll speak for me. But it does happen more frequently now that I'm north of 40. You meet someone over lunch, perhaps a prospective new client Read More...
Crowdfunding and blockchain: A perfect match?
In the last few years, sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionized the world for startups. Ideas that didn't have mainstream business appeal were not only getting off the ground, but flourishing. Blockchain crowdfunding might just be the next step in startup evolution, helping Read More...