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“Bad” LDL cholesterol may be a “good guy” after all
The dogma that LDL cholesterol is nothing but bad news—and the multi-billion-dollar statin drug industry that rests on it—is beginning to erode. For decades, a vocal minority of doctors and nutritionists have argued that there is no such thing as ‘bad’ cholesterol and reported various Read More...
Stems cells used for sight therapy
Scientist from Japan have reprogrammed skin cells from a woman’s arm and implanted them into her eye to help her regain sight. This is the first time in history stem cells have been used in such a way. The woman is in her 70s and is the first of six patients to undergo this ground breaking Read More...
New certification grades companies on gender equality
Thanks to certifications like fair-trade and LEED standards, we can support businesses that care about sustainability. But how do we know if a company offers men and women equal opportunities? A new certification, EDGE, rates companies based on how gender-equal their workplace is. Edge takes into Read More...
Job creation reduces public health spending
Everyday our world becomes more globalized. Seemingly unconnected parts of the world, the economy, and society are all weaved together in unimaginable ways. One thing you might be surprised to learn is the intrinsic connection between unemployment and public health. European job creation programs Read More...
Public health intrinsically related to job creation
Waiting in a coffee shop for Nicolas Hazard I see him approach the front door, passing a few homeless people on the way in—the very individuals Hazard is going to help. Hazard is the president of the newly formed CALSO, a social enterprise that tackles healthcare issues through job creation. Seem Read More...
Can sound vibrations replace pesticides?
Researchers in Italy are testing unique ways to combat pests that don’t include chemicals—and they’re going way beyond organic alternatives. They’re experimenting with vibration and pheromones as a sustainable alternative to detrimental chemical pesticides. The vibrations and pheromones are Read More...
First car powered by saltwater hits streets in Europe
The first electric car powered by saltwater will soon be rolling through European cities. Nanoflowcell, a Lichtenstein based car manufacturer, has just received approval to start testing its innovative electric car on streets and highways in Germany. The car produces power similar to a hydrogen Read More...
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...