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Artificial intelligence could eliminate the need to check your email ever again
In Slack's vision of the future, it will be totally unnecessary to try to get your inbox to zero every day. In fact, it will be unnecessary to read most of your emails. The communication software company lets teams chat in real time and share files. Earlier this year, Slack introduced the Slackbot, Read More...
Clean energy in the U.S could get a big investment boost with this rule change
Something big is starting to develop in the U.S. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has proposed to give distributed energy resources (DERs)—batteries, solar panels, smart energy-management software—access to markets where they can compete directly with big power plants. This means that Read More...
Which European countries are the most optimistic about the future
The smallest country in the European Union also happens to be the most optimistic one. When asked whether their children will be financially worse off than themselves, only 4 percent of Estonians said "yes". The country of 1.3 million seems to think the future will be bright. See here how other Read More...
How to make the greatest social impact in the design world
The world of social impact has grown exponentially over the past few years. Firms such as Ideo.org, Proximity Designs, and Mass Design Group have shown that social design firms can not only survive in the design world, but actually thrive in what they do. The firms have had uncanny success, leading Read More...
Experts say fuel consumption will start to decline soon
Demand for fuel skyrocketed in the last 25 years, but now forecasts claim that electric vehicles are about to force a worldwide decline. According to the International Energy Agency, the global consumption for gas powered vehicles will decrease in the next five years and that the world’s thirst Read More...
Hanging out with friends in times of stress heals us by rewiring our biology
What are friends for? According to new research, socializing with friends helps us cope with stress at a physiological level. Just by being present in our lives, friends can help your body regulate stress-indicating hormones, which effect your body’s most harmful stress levels. More generally, Read More...
Electric car revolution will accelerate soon, predicts Morgan Stanley report
Morgan Stanley has released a new report estimating that electric car sales will increase become 10 to 15% of the global new car market by 2025. That is three time the rate the investment banking house has projected in the past. Why the sudden shift in its thinking? While the US is conveniently Read More...
Spotify will help you meditate now
Spotify is looking to make people better, as well as more entertained. The company has launched a new partnership with Headspace, an app meant to help people live "healthier and happier lives". In the new deal, people will be able to suscribe to both of the services for a reduced price. Together, Read More...
Colombian government and FARC to sign new peace deal
Colombia's government says it will sign a new peace accord with Farc rebels on Thursday, after a previous deal was rejected in a referendum last month. The new revised agreement will be submitted to Congress for approval, rather than put to a popular vote. But opposition groups say it still does Read More...
Common probiotics can reduce stress levels, lessen anxiety
Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation between gut microbes and the central nervous system. Now, researchers at the University of Read More...