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Paris goes car-free for a day on Sunday
Central Paris goes car-free on Sunday as part of its fight against air pollution, at a time when the Volkswagen emissions scandal again turns the spotlight on diesel and the air pollutants it produces. The French capital's central arrondissements and areas around landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower Read More...
The benefits of being an introverted parent
I wasn’t always cool with being an introverted parent. I wanted to be one of those moms who thrived among children—the mom who’s always on, always available emotionally;the mom who invites all the neighborhood kids over for snacks every day. But that’s just not me. I love my Read More...
Using The Blockchain To Fight Crime And Save Lives
Andrew Thomson is founder and CEO of VentureRadar, a London-based technology scouting startup that uses big data to connect companies with clients. Blockchain technology has been described as email for money, but it has the potential to be so much more. According to Blythe Masters, the blockchain Read More...
Renewables overtake coal in the UK, wind and solar power capacity surge
There's something big happening in the UK. Al Gore and several business leaders grilled the country this week for cutting subsidies to solar and wind energy, but new government statistics show that Britain is already changing the way it produces electricity. For the first time in history, Read More...
Sales in butter and whole milk up, consumers embracing full-fat foods
It's a fact that cows don’t produce skim milk. In order to produce skim milk, you need to take the fat out of it. For years, health authorities urged people to cut back on foods high in saturated fat, like whole milk, butter and meat, and many of them did. But now, times are changing. A new Read More...
Richard Branson—who owns 3 airlines—calls for a carbon tax
He owns three airlines, but he's still in favour of a carbon tax. Entrepreneur Richard Branson yesterday called for an end to subsidies for dirty fuels and oil drilling in the Arctic, and for a cap on coal and a carbon tax, saying that he is prepared to shoulder the short-term cost. In a meeting Read More...
No more flat tires? German researchers discover rubber that can heal itself
Compared to what Richard Branson is talking about this issue might seem less pressing, but still: a world without flat tires would be nice as well. Thanks to researchers in Germany, it could become reality. They discovered a way to manufacture rubber that can “heal itself” after being cut or Read More...
4 things you can do before you get out of bed to get your day on the right track
You’re in a beautiful state of sleep, dreaming when in the distance loud cries of an alarm clock beckon you to wake. Eyes open but still tired, it’s this moment of grogginess that can be crucial in determining how you feel for the rest of the day. Here are a few recommendations that can Read More...
Uber to become accessible inside hundreds of apps in China
Uber today announced it will enable a wide range of apps in China to embed the ability to grab an Uber ride. This could make Uber ubiquitous in China as apps for maps, travel, local listings, or pretty much anything else could put in an Uber button for their users. Uber is doing this by making its Read More...
Can entrepreneurship in Africa make clean water more accessible?
A father-and-son team from Colorado Springs are providing entrepreneurs in East Africa with equipment to filtrate, bottle and sell water along with the opportunity to grow their own business from the ground Read More...