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Last but one country: Women register to vote for the first time in Saudi Arabia
Women in Saudi Arabia are registering to vote… for the first time. King Abdullah issued a royal decree in 2011 granting women the right to vote as of 2015, but many critics doubted whether or not the decree would be followed through with, wary of Abdullah’s past empty promises. Now women are Read More...
Cranberries might offer a way to fight colon cancer
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in 20 Americans will develop it at some point in his or her lifetime. A surprising way to treat it effectively might be found in cranberries. Researchers fed cranberry extracts to mice with colon cancer and found that the tumors Read More...
Rewilding: Movement to restore wilderness areas is growing across Europe
Rewilding is probably the most exciting thing happening to the conservation movement. It's aimed at restoring and protecting natural processes and core wilderness areas, reintroducing keystone species that have, in extreme cases, gone extinct. It's a popular trend in Europe. Here's a fascinating Read More...
This is how you will manifest your dreams
You have a dream. You want to tap into your full potential. But how do you do this? Well, first of all, believe in it. Then, clear away all that stands in the way of achieving your goal. Spell out precisely what it is that you want. Then, let it go. And remember to be thankful for anything that Read More...
Norwegian fund giant puts premium on ethical investing
Norway's mammoth sovereign wealth fund, which gets its money from Norway's offshore oil and gas sector, takes an activist approach to its investing when it comes to ethical issues. The sell decision came from the fund's ethical council. It said the four companies may be responsible for Read More...
This New High-Protein Superfood Can Help You Get Fit
When you picture a frog in the water, images of its tiny head peeking through pond weed likely come to mind. Well, believe it or not, that green stuff floating on the water’s surface is the newest vegan protein to hit the health food scene—and experts are claiming it’s superior to Read More...
Vitamin D supplements could help reduce falls in homebound elderly
Every year falls affect approximately one in three older adults living at home, with approximately one in 10 falls resulting in serious injury. Even if an injury does not occur, the fear of falling can lead to reduced activity and a loss of independence. Research has shown that vitamin D plays a Read More...
This sleek, sleep-tracking ring will nudge you to a healthier life
There are no shortages of ways today to track your every step or snooze. But most sleep trackers out there ask people to sacrifice either comfort or accuracy, and some require users to commit the counterproductive sin of looking at their sleep-killing screens just before Read More...
Ocean holds the key to superior nutrition and sustainability
Although 97 percent of the earth's surface water is made up of oceans, humans use only a small percentage of the sea for food. Instead most people, especially those in Western cultures, rely heavily on land-based agriculture for food that result in deforestation, soil degradation, greenhouse gases, Read More...
4 ways self-driving cars will save you money
Industry analysts seem pretty certain that self-driving cars will be on the road within the next five years and commonplace a decade after that. Early adopters are going to face a high price tag for fully autonomous vehicles, which will command a $10,000 premium at least the first few years, Read More...