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A vegetarian inspiration for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a problematic celebration for vegetarians. But here’s recipe that will also make carnivores Read More...
This electric van let's you work comfortably on the road
Nissan has created the ideal car for the digital nomad. Considering that the traditional office works setting is no longer prominent, employees around the world can travel and work as they go as long as they have internet. With that in mind, Nissan created the world’s first electronic mobile Read More...
How the vegan movement is making changes in Washington D.C
The American vegan movement was always its own worst enemy. But gradually it has become one of the largest disruptors of the American food system, successfully changing public and corporate policies across all levels of government in the U.S. They have driven the push for meat-alternative Read More...
First home brain implant lets ‘locked-in’ woman communicate
A woman in the Netherlands is benefitting from a new form of brain implant that’s helping her regain control over the functions of communication that were taken away by ALS, also known a Lou Gehrig’s disease. The implanted device can detect the woman’s brain activity and turns them into Read More...
The 11 countries with the highest quality of life
Each year, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development releases their Better Life Index that categorizes countries based on quality of life. To create the list, the OECD studies countries across 11 parameters of well-being, including financial wealth, safety, and environmental Read More...
Ashwagandha: The natural stress reducer
Looking for a natural way to protect the body against the effects of stress? Perhaps you should try ashwagandha, a shrub that modifies cortisol levels and can have a balancing effect on glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. What this all means is that it helps to keep you calm and Read More...
Leonard Cohen's tortured love affair with Zen Buddhism
Leonard Cohen was waiting for the miracle to come, and he waited half his life away. For three decades, the Jewish poet pop star studied Zen Buddhism. At 65, he finally saw small miracles. ‘There was just a certain sweetness to daily life that began asserting itself,” Cohen told The Guardian in Read More...
Colombia peace deal: Government and Farc reach new agreement
The Colombian government and the Farc rebel group have announced a new peace agreement, six weeks after the original deal was rejected in a popular vote. Alvaro Uribe, a former president who led the "no" campaign, was involved in this round of negotiations intended to end 52 years of civil war. The Read More...
Daimler boss tells German Greens he shares vision of zero-emission cars
The chairman of Germany's largest luxury carmaker, Daimler-Benz, braved boos and a frosty reception as guest speaker at a Greens party congress on Sunday to tell delegates he too wants CO2-free cars on the roads. Dieter Zetsche, whose company is demonized by many Greens, said the firm had not Read More...
Which milk is most nutritious: soy, cashew, almond or coconut?
Question: Which kind of milk is more nutritious: almond, soy, coconut or cashew? Answer: “It varies based on the company,” said Sara Haas, a dietitian speaking on behalf of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “I encourage people to be label readers.” Vegans and others Read More...