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Coalition of U.S. states pledge to accelerate renewable energy efforts
Governors from 17 states in the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to create a green economy by boosting renewables, building better electricity grids and cutting emissions from transport. The accord signed by governors from states that include California, New York and Washington sets Read More...
Prospect of a monetary fine makes us exercise more
We all know exercise is good us, yet, few of us exercise enough. The solution? Paying a fine. That's what an interesting new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests. People who had to give up money if they didn't exercise enough met their goal 50% more of the time than people Read More...
New proof vegan medicine can boost our health
Vegan medicine is becoming an accessible and powerful therapy. For a recent meta-analysis of studies researchers analyzed nearly 100 studies relating diet and disease. Overall, reductions in body mass index, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and glucose in vegetarians and vegans compared to Read More...
5 types of music to enhance focus and productivity
Keeping yourself focused and productive is no simple task in today’s world. Constant distractions surround us, from social media to the general busyness of everyday life, making it quite the challenge to maintain focus. The best way to start improving focus is to kick good habits into your own Read More...
Trust the soil, cherish the crop
When a young Japanese agronomist, Shinya Imahashi, started his small Natural Agriculture demonstration farm near Yatesbury in Wiltshire, he invited organic farmers to hear about the way he works. His visitors were interested, but they warned him that, unless he fed his soil or used rotation, within Read More...
The neuroscience of creativity
Some scientists believe that studying creativity is a fruitless endeavor, others do not. Neuroscience can be a dense and unrelentingly complex area of study. The scientists involved strive to answer disparate questions ranging from "how do we walk?" to "how do we remember things?" and from "how do Read More...
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life? Where should you focus your time and energy in order to invest in your best self? One of the people in the best position to answer these questions is Robert Waldinger, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of Read More...
When childhood ADHD turns into a brilliant adulthood career
Mark Neuenschwander, a thirty-one-year-old man from Midwest America, knows what it’s like to grow up with ADHD. He also knows what it’s like to utilize his “disorder” in ways that help him create beautiful pieces of artwork, which bring joy to others and create a successful Read More...
One Turkish town has done so much for Syrian refugees it’s up for the Nobel Peace Prize
The town of Kilis, a busy little place just a few miles from the Syrian border, is where many refugees fleeing the horror of war are first able to breathe a sigh of relief.In the courtyards of its cafes and restaurants, they drink tea without fear of bombs raining down. In the shops, they buy cell Read More...
These are 50 of the most innovative companies
Every year, we look forward to Fast Company's annual list of 50 most innovative companies. They're disruptive, they often have big social impact, they do things differently. Please take a moment to scroll down the list. We'll bet there will be something that will inspire Read More...