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The case for teaching your kids to meditate
Inner peace isn't catching up on a new original series (a Making a Murderer marathon isn't exactly what your spouse meant by "Netflix and chill"), and it's not killing yourself on the elliptical machine. Nope, the scientifically backed way to become more mindful, more relaxed, and more engaged is Read More...
Meditation shown to reduce pain during breast cancer biopsy
Meditating during a breast biopsy can reduce pain, anxiety and fatigue, say researchers. The researchers, from the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, NC, publish their findings in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Undergoing a breast biopsy is not pleasant, to say the least. It Read More...
Sodium battery contains solution to water desalination
Much scientific effort goes into shoring up both our energy and water supplies for the future, but what if both problems could be addressed by the same technology? Researchers at the University of Illinois have come up with a new battery design that not only relies on salt water to store and Read More...
New York proposes plan to reach 50% renewables
In December, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the state’s regulators to come up with a plan to reach 50 percent renewables by 2030. Early last week, the New York Department of Public Service (NYDPS) released its proposed plan to do just that. The “50 by 30” Clean Energy Read More...
Bitcoin Isn't Dead—But It Is Threatened by Tech Infighting
at least 93 times already. Every few weeks, a new journalist gets wind of the censorship-resistant payment protocol and takes to the newsfeeds to declare its demise—more often than not, in the midst of healthy Bitcoin price appreciation. But the 89th obituary for the world’s Read More...
Samsung's new trucks allow you to see what's going on ahead of them
There’s a certain degree of angst that comes with driving behind a slow semi-truck, especially when you’re in a two-lane road. Being unable to see in front of the truck, its hard to prepare for a sudden halt or a safe pass-by. Samsung thinks it has the solution to this problem with the new Read More...
Sustainable capitalism is the next best thing in investing
Social investing has a reputation of getting minimal financial returns, but that may change thanks to companies like Generation Investment Group. Run by former US vice president Al Gore, Generation is pioneering a new type of investing that focuses on long-term financial returns through sustainable Read More...
Renewables top fossil fuels as biggest source of new power in the U.S.
Renewable energy was the biggest source of new power added to U.S. electrical grids last year as falling prices and government incentives made wind and solar increasingly viable alternatives to fossil fuels. Developers installed 16 gigawatts of clean energy in 2015, or 68 percent of all new Read More...
Organic agriculture can feed the world and be profitable for farmers
Critics have long argued that organic agriculture is inefficient, requiring more land to yield the same amount of food. But now, Washington State University researchers have concluded that feeding a growing global population with sustainability goals in mind is possible. Their review of hundreds of Read More...
8 ways to practice compassion for a healthier and stronger relationship
It has been argued that emotional intelligence is the key to a successful relationship. Having a level of emotional intelligence enables us to still be loving with our partner even when we aren't able to effectively communicate our needs. We all have the need for attention, affection, appreciation, Read More...