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Natural geoengineering: A techno-fix to remove CO2 from the atmosphere we can all like
To solve the challenges of climate change, some techno-optimists advocate technological fixes, known as climate geoengineering—from spraying sulfate aerosols into the atmosphere to reflect more solar energy back into space, to fertilizing the ocean with pulverized iron to stimulate blooms of Read More...
4 science-backed tips for achieving your dreams
Self-control is key to achieving your dreams. But it's hard to keep up. Self-control can exhaust us and, research has shown, gets depleted as the day goes on. So, one solution is to work on your dreams in the morning. Staying calm and manage your energy is another way to get ahead. If you find it Read More...
Want more happiness? Learn to value your time over your wallet
Can you guess? Most of us have to work, but the importance we place on our jobs and overworking is on us. It’s better for our health and happiness to make the most of our time and enjoy ourselves, and those who value their time stay happier longer. A study published recently by the Society Read More...
Israeli scientist reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
An Israeli research professor, heading an international team of scientists, has discovered a way to inhibit the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Monday. Dr. Shira Knafo, head of the Molecular Cognition Laboratory at BioCruces Health Research Institute in Read More...
Australia scientists develop 'bionic spine' which could help paralysed patients walk
Scientists in Australia have developed a “bionic spine” which could enable people with spinal cord injuries to walk again by controlling a tiny paper clip-sized device implanted in the brain. The device, to be implanted in three paraplegic patients in Melbourne next year, allows Read More...
Uganda’s youth are choosing peace hashtags over violence as elections loom
At a bustling Kampala market, Desire Karakire listens to a group of young men express their frustrations over the state of their country. Like most of their peers, they’re underemployed and extremely poor—and they feel the only way the situation will change is through violent Read More...
Neil Young is taking his campaign against Monsanto and GE crops on the road
Grammy Award-winning artist Neil Young has been a powerful presence in music for the past 50 years. In addition to his artistic career, Young has become a vocal advocate for social justice, working specifically to highlight issues that impact farmers and the food system. In 1985, Young joined Read More...
NYC’s first resident urban farmer will grow food for Staten Island’s new green community
We recently brought you news about Staten Island’s multi-million dollar URBY waterfront community, and now it looks like the project’s developers have hired NYC’s first official resident urban farmer. Experienced agriculture professional Zaro Bates will be in charge of growing Read More...
France's road of the future will provide power to 8% of the population
France has a plan that will make its roads as a good as gold. Officials recently announced it will construct a 1,000 kilometer-long (621-mile) solar roadway, with each kilometer capable of providing enough clean energy to power 5,000 homes. To make the street, construction workers will simply need Read More...
Police in one of India's states puts away guns in dealing with protesters
Truth be told: We thought long and hard about whether or not to include this news from India. But when a police force has come under criticism for being much too harsh with protesters, it's good to see authorities listen. Police in Haryana has decided to put away the guns to control violent Read More...