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Treadmill desks boost memory recall
Study after study tells us that sitting all day is slowly killing us. One solution is the treadmill desk, which is what it’s name implies—a treadmill under your desk. Some might think that walking while your work would be distracting but a new study has found walking while you work actually Read More...
Brazilian bank raises over $400 million for renewables investment
Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco Holding SA has raised a record $408 million to invest in renewable energy. The investment is the largest ever made by Brazilian bank to invest in renewables in Latin America. Most of the $408 million comes from a loan from a 5-year loan from Bank of America, and from Read More...
We can all live better, greener lives by 2050
Sacrificing the environment for comfort is not necessary, according to a new report by the British government. The Brits say we can all improve our quality of life while simultaneously driving down carbon emissions—though this will take a big effort from all countries across all sectors. With Read More...
Monarch butterflies rebound
Last year monarch butterflies hit their lowest recorded numbers, covering only 1.65 acres. Climate change, pesticides, and loss of habitat were killing off the orange insects but they seem to be making a noticeable recovery. Mexican Environmental authorities have announced that monarchs now cover Read More...
Intel and Microsoft are greenest energy consumers
Every quarter the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks the top 100 greenest energy consumers. The list includes companies, cities, and government departments. Despite having enormous, energy-consuming campuses, Intel and Microsoft toped the EPA’s list. Both companies produce more energy Read More...
Soy Moratorium is saving the Amazon
The Amazon Soy Moratorium is an agreement signed in 2006 between major soybean traders saying that they wouldn’t purchase soy grown on parts of the deforested Amazon. According to a new study the soy moratorium has been very effective and has greatly reduced the amount of deforestation caused by Read More...
3D heart helps save child’s life
Two-year-old Mina was born with a hole in her heart. Surprisingly she made it to two without fixing the hole, but recently it was necessary to make an incision and solve her heart problem. The surgery was complicated and doctors were having trouble visualizing the problem and making a plan. But Read More...
Smaller fridges for better cities, and healthier citizens
Bigger isn’t better, especially when it comes to your refrigerator. You probably don’t think of your fridge much but studies have found that the smaller the fridge, the healthier the owner, and it can even be socially beneficial. Bigger fridges mean you store more stuff that isn’t fresh. One Read More...
First licensed bicoin exchange opens in the US
Over the past few years bitcoins have moved from a fringe currency to a legitimate means to transferring money, and big names are getting in on the action. Coinbase, a Californian online bitcoin website that lets users trade digital bitcoins for hard cash, has announced the opening of a new Read More...
Fatty acids in fish counterbalance mercury
The fatty acids from fish are great for your health but it’s a widely held belief that overconsumption of fish is bad because of the high mercury levels, and should be avoided especially by expecting mothers. Now new research has found otherwise, and discovered that the benefits of the fatty Read More...