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Losing absence
When something is gained something is lost. We sacrifice accuracy for speed, strength for mobility, food for a smaller waist. But what was lost when we gained access to the information super highway? The Internet has just about permeated every aspect of our lives, and its slow, yet sudden adoption Read More...
Regardless of climate change, low-carbon is cheaper
Next week the UN Climate summit kicks off in New York City to decide how countries will share the cost of battling climate change. But according to a new study country leaders should be figuring out how they’ll split the profit after going low-carbon. The study, Better Growth, Better Climate, Read More...
Energy revolution gains momentum
We are in the midst of an energy revolution. Renewable technologies are at the cusp of being a practical solution for base load power, and adoption of clean power is at the highest in human history. Along with widespread adoption is the growing public understanding that climate change is a fact, Read More...
Affordable Hepatitis C drug to be released in poorer countries
Hepatitis C drugs are costly—one pill can cost $1000. Expensive in any country, the thousand-dollar pill is almost laughably over-priced for those living in developing countries—if it weren’t such a serious, deadly disease. Gilead Sciences, a Californian drug maker, has now announced plans to Read More...
The greening of cities around the world
Slowly but surely cities are adopting green energy targets that will have major global impacts. But where it might be difficult to see the path to net zero energy in any city powered by non-renewable energy sources, compartmentalizing each step to net zero creates more attainable goals, which can Read More...
Fat is where it’s at
For more than three decades, we’ve been told that fatty foods are to blame for a full menu of health hazards, from heart disease to obesity to cancer. Described as the nutritional equivalent of cigarettes, fat has been the target of public-service campaigns and municipal bans aimed at keeping us Read More...
Hydrogen production breakthrough could lead to widespread adoption
A major problem with eco-friendly energy sources is that the energy from wind and solar often has to be used immediately. Chemists have come up with a new way to create hydrogen that is 30 times faster than current methods. If the new process is coupled with solar and wind power a major Read More...
Society benefits from carbon offsetting
Offsetting CO2 emissions can have social benefits. Researchers discovered that for every metric ton of carbon a business offsets, the community saves an average of $664 on things like environmental conservation, infrastructure production, and benefits for those below the poverty line. This study Read More...
ADHD symptoms lessened by exercise before school
Staying focused in school is difficult for any child, but can be an even bigger challenge for kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. A recent study has discovered that kids who participate in aerobic activities before school have less severe symptoms of ADHD in the classroom. Read More...
Writing with pen and paper is better for learning
Writing with a pen and paper has almost become a thing of the past. But before you throw all your pens in the trash you might want to keep a few to use when taking notes. Writing with pen and paper is more conducive to learning. When you write with a pen and paper you put your notes in your own Read More...