Search
Total number of posts: 23873
How Japan operates the world’s most effective lost and found system
Have you ever lost a cell phone, umbrella, or jacket and wondered where it ended up in the world? Well, if you live in Japan, you stand a much higher chance of reconnecting with your long lost item. The country’s elaborate lost and found system has efficiently mastered how to reconnect items with Read More...
This just-add-water hand wash comes in an envelope through the mail
Considering that less than 5 percent of plastic gets recycled, a number of major brands are experimenting with new models for reusable packaging. To cut the plastic waste that comes with liquid hand soap bottles, a Stockholm-based company called Forgo is taking a clever new approach by sending Read More...
Changing the altitude of some aircraft could reduce the climate impact of flying
Greener fuels, electric engines, and more efficient aircraft are all being touted as ways to reduce the environmental harm of flying, but a new study suggests one simple move could help existing flights drastically cut their impact. Getting planes to fly just a couple of thousand feet higher or Read More...
7 ways to support your skin from the inside out
Skincare isn’t just about what products you use to treat your skin externally. When you treat your skin from the inside, you give your skin long-lasting benefits. With that in mind, here are seven researched-backed tips to keep your skin healthy from the inside. Consume Read More...
Hobbyists are saving the extraordinary killifish from extinction
Killifish biology has long intrigued fish enthusiasts and scientists. But human encroachment, habitat loss, and climate change are dwindling killifish populations in the wild. Thankfully, collection efforts by conservationists are saving these creatures. The conservationists distribute specimens Read More...
New study suggests waking up to music will help you feel more alert
Want a simple way to wake up in the morning feeling more alert? Stop using that jarring alarm tone to wake yourself up and replace it with a melodic song. According to a new study out of Australia, using a harsh tone to wake yourself may actually work against you, leaving you feeling groggy. This Read More...
3 Ways to rewire your brain’s relationship with credit cards
Credit card debt can feel like it’s burying you. A big payment here and there or a bout of bad luck and all of a sudden you’re drowning in it. Freeing yourself from credit card debt can be as simple as just retraining your mind to be more money-conscious. Here are three ways to change your Read More...
How to make public meetings more productive
If you’re involved in local politics or have just seen the show Parks and Rec, you know that public meetings can be disastrous and unproductive. However, roughly 97 percent of local governments utilize some form of local meetings. So how can we take these collaborative spaces and get them back on Read More...
Why you need to make positive discipline a part of your parenting style
Picture this scene: Your child comes running into your room in tears. They’ve done something they know they shouldn’t have, and now they fear they’ll be in trouble. They’re clearly already wracked with guilt, and they’re admitting their misstep to you. How do you respond? What do you do? Read More...
These compostable, single-serve coffee bags promise a waste-free brew
If you’ve been worrying about the environmental costs of your used coffee pods, start-up Steeped Coffee has come up with an innovative brewing method that could cure that guilt. The company has innovated coffee brewing by making it as convenient and simple as steeping a tea bag, only it’s Read More...