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7 things mindful people do before 9 a.m.
When you're tired and sleep deprived, like many Americans today, mornings can often pass by in a groggy blur. But rushing to work without checking in with yourself is a waste of a precious opportunity. Each morning is a new beginning, and each sunrise brings with it an opportunity for renewal and Read More...
Audi's hydrogen concept car fuels up in four minutes
CES was a hotbed of car announcements this year, but luckily some surprises have been saved for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Take Audi's h-tron quattro, a hydrogen-powered concept car with a Tesla-beating range of 372 miles. It has three fuel tanks hidden beneath the Read More...
New material can store solar energy to warm you up later
Solar projects are usually focused on generating electricity, but we could arguably save more power by storing heat. Scientists from MIT have created a new type of solid material that does exactly that. When exposed to sunlight, it assumes a "charged" state that can be maintained for long periods Read More...
Zero-energy homes are on the rise
According to Net Zero Energy Coalition, there is great news ahead. Within a year zero-energy homes should increase six-fold. Zero-energy homes are houses that produce as much renewable energy as they consume, avoiding any waste. Focusing on the US and Canada, the coalition reports that California Read More...
UK is pledging more support for mental health
Mental illnesses often remain in the shadow of national health plans. Yet, the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, is looking into changing that. He is pledging extra support for the treatment an prevention of such diseases. The plans include specialist care for new mothers who may suffer from Read More...
New startup looks at minimizing impact of student loans debt
There’s over $1 trillion in student loan debt in the US shared among 40 million Americans. For many of them it will take years until they’re debt-free. Variables such as the amount loaned and interest rate have a different impact on the financial future of these young professionals. To give Read More...
Endorsing the sharing economy, Ford’s newest app focuses on mobility
It may be a rather silly image now in the days of smartphones. But there was a time when in order to listen to your own music collection, you’d have to travel around with a bunch of vinyl LPs under your arm. Apple’s iTunes revolutionized the way we listen to our favourite music on the go. Now Read More...
Here are some useful tips on how to lead a greener life
World leaders took a historical step when they agreed to keep global warming temperature rise at 1.5 degree Celsius. But we as citizens also have our share of responsibility to keep the world going. Living green doesn’t have to be about compromising, it can simply be about making slightly Read More...
Wind energy output ‘could power most Scots homes’
Wind power output hit record levels last year, generating enough energy to supply the electrical needs of 97 per cent of Scottish homes. Turbines provided 10,392,439 MWh of electricity to the National Grid, enough on average to supply 2.34 million homes, up 16 per cent compared to the previous Read More...
5 ways faking confidence leads to authentic happiness
When you know what you’re doing and where you’re going, you carry yourself more assertively and, as a result, attract better opportunities. And it seems, even when you don’t know what you’re doing, when you ethically fake it by acting overconfident, so you still achieve Read More...