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5 ways to keep your memory sharp
The way you live, what you eat and drink, and how you treat your body can affect your memory just as much as your physical health and well-being. Here are five things you can do every day to keep both your mind and body sharp. 1. Manage your stress.The constant drumbeat of daily stresses such as Read More...
UN climate chief: Here’s why Paris climate deal will work
Do you expect all nations to sign the Paris agreement on 22 April? We have about 130 countries that confirmed to come to New York, and the number grows every day. About half of them will be represented by their head of state or government. The Paris agreement will be open for signature during an Read More...
The Amazon rainforest might be home to more animals than previously thought, Stanford scientists show
By tapping the expertise of indigenous hunters, researchers found that conventional surveying techniques underestimate animal populations and miss species in the remote Amazon. Producing an accurate count is important for planning conservation efforts. Wikimedia Commons The lowland tapir is a Read More...
U.S. wind energy blew away records in 2015
U.S. wind energy output hit record levels last year, producing nearly 5 percent of the nation’s electricity, according to a new report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Employment in the sector also rose 20 percent in 2015, with 88,000 workers now employed in wind energy Read More...
Five ways you can inspire budding entrepreneurs
Starting a business is an unpopular career choice among school pupils – 78% of young people aged 15-18 have no interest in doing so, according to a recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Google. But, as a business owner, you have the power to motivate the future generation of founders. Read More...
New Chinese Medicine Tools to Replenish and Repair Our Gut
Cathy Margolin, LAc, Dipl OM Our health landscape is changing rapidly and we find ourselves in a new era. An era of degrading food supply, systemic inflammation, and overuse of drugs, including antibiotics. Living in our modern world takes its toll and we see it in our practices everyday. Read More...
Companies lead the way towards a sustainable water future
Water is essential to life and is as such the most valuable natural resource on earth. While it has long been considered an infinitive resource, population growth and increasing wealth have put pressure on water reserves. Companies across the globe are starting to realize this, mostly in the food, Read More...
Reducing carbon emissions through ‘climate-smart’ farming
‘Climate-smart’ soil management in agriculture could play an important role in climate change reduction. Much of the earth’s carbon is locked in soil, and by using certain irrigation and fertilizer methods, this storage function can be maximized. Climate-smart farming holds a best-scenario Read More...
Doctors use chip implanted in brain helps paralyzed man regain control of hand
A paralyzed man regained control over his right hand and fingers Wednesday using a special technology that transmits his thoughts directly to his hand muscles and bypasses his spinal injury. By connecting a hi-tech sleeve to a chip implanted within the man’s brain, he was able to learn by Read More...
‘Anti-surveillance’ coat blocks signals to ensure privacy
Dutch designers created an anti-surveillance coat, effectively blocking third parties to read digital information stored in phones, ID-cards, credit cards etc. The designers aim to ensure people the benefits of modern technology, while maintaining control over their privacy. The coat is lightweight Read More...