In the age of industrial agriculture, seeds are often purchased in bulk from corporate growers that use heavy doses of pesticides. …More
FULL AWAKEN SITE TO LAUNCH THIS SPRING!
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Toothless No More – Researchers Using Stem Cells to Grow New Teeth
10 May 2012
by David J. Hill: It may be hard to remember what it was like to lose a tooth as a child, but many adults get an unpleasant reminder as they age when their teeth begin to fall out …More
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Ford Unveils Focus Electric in New York and Las Vegas
8 May 2012
LAS VEGAS — Saying that Ford Motor Company is “fully charged,” Alan Mulally, the automaker’s chief executive, unveiled a fully electric version of its 2012 Ford Focus compact car during a keynote address Friday at the Consumer Electronics Show here. …More
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The No. 1 Cheapest Solution To Stress
2 May 2012
by Ashley Davis: We all know that one of the best ways to manage stress is exercise. Of course, we could also include massages, vacations, and healthy food as effective stress managers. …More
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28 Apr 2012
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Tennessee Solar Farm Unleashes 5 MWs of Power
22 Apr 2012
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s electrification of much of rural Tennessee marked an important chapter in the state’s energy history. …More
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How Exercise Could Lead to a Better Brain
22 Apr 2012
by Gretchen Reynolds: The value of mental-training games may be speculative, as Dan Hurley writes in his article on the quest to make ourselves smarter, but there is another, easy-to-achieve, scientifically proven way to make yourself smarter. …More
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Live Long, and Prosper. Bucky Balls Could Double Your Lifespan.
21 Apr 2012
Buckminster fullerene molecules, the naturally occurring spheres made up of 60 carbon atoms, have long been suspected to have biological benefits. …More
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AJ Jacobs: How healthy living nearly killed me
19 Apr 2012
For a full year, AJ Jacobs followed every piece of health advice he could — from applying sunscreen by the shotglass to wearing a bicycle helmet while shopping. …More
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19 Apr 2012
By John Geirland: The Dalai Lama has a cold. He has been hacking and sniffling his way around Washington, DC, for three days, calling on President Bush and Condoleezza Rice and visiting the Booker T. Washington Public Charter School for Technical Arts. …More
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William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer?
17 Apr 2012
William Li presents a new way to think about cancer treatment: angiogenesis, targeting the blood vessels that feed a tumor. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that beat cancer at its own game. …More
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16 Apr 2012
It’s no surprise that our brains change as we age; however, new studies report that mental decline may start around age 45 — earlier than was previously believed. …More
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10 Apr 2012
Aubrey de Grey passionately talks about the ultimate quest for significantly longer, healthier life! A must view talk! …More
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Julian Treasure: 5 ways to listen better
9 Apr 2012
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening — to other people and the world around you. …More
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Bringing Light To Uganda, And Sharing The Story
8 Apr 2012
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day,” the proverb says. “Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” …More
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To Your Health! Five Healthy Habits Of Healthy People
6 Apr 2012
Now that our resolve for our New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. …More
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Ice age ended with carbon dioxide spikes: Study
5 Apr 2012
(AP) WASHINGTON – The dramatic temperature increases that thawed the last ice age followed spikes in carbon dioxide levels in the air, a new study finds. …More
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At MIT Energy Conference, Innovators Talk Renewables
25 Mar 2012
MIT’s annual Energy Conference, held last Friday and Saturday, featured an impressive array of young engineers, scientists, and renewable energy entrepreneurs. …More
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Privilege Has Its Rewards — How Longevity Will Become The New Class Inequality
15 Mar 2012
Here’s a news flash that isn’t really new: the rich live longer than everyone else. Now, on the surface, this seems like a no-brainer. …More
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Plants have a memory of pests that spans generations
29 Feb 2012
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Provocative New Study Warns of Crossing Planetary Boundaries
24 Feb 2012
by Carl Zimmer: The Earth has nine biophysical thresholds beyond which it cannot be pushed without disastrous consequences, the authors of a new paper in the journal Nature report. …More
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Felice Dunas on Sexuality, The Key to Life’s Vitality
19 Feb 2012
The Best of Connection Point: Intimacy Educator and Holistic Healer: Felice Dunas, Ph.D., …More
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Clarity & Purpose By Anthony Robbins
16 Feb 2012
Anthony “Tony” Robbins (born February 29, 1960) is an American self-help author and motivational speaker. …More
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While Average Lifespans Increase, 114 Remains A Stubborn And Mysterious Upper Bound. Why?
15 Feb 2012
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Another First For 3D Printing – Woman Receives Jaw Implant
8 Feb 2012
An 83-year-old woman suffering from a lower jaw infection became the first personto receive a jaw implant manufactured with a 3D printer. …More
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Tesla Revs Up The Model S Hype Machine
3 Feb 2012
Outside of the Toyota Prius or the Chevy Volt, Tesla is the best known name in the ever-growing world of alternative fuel vehicles. …More
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Amazonian Mushroom Eats Indestructible Plastics
1 Feb 2012
We use polyurethane to make just about everything—garden hoses, furniture, the entirety of my local 99-cent store. …More
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Are We On Track To Stop Climate Change?
24 Jan 2012
Not every problem can be solved by throwing more money at it, but climate change is one of them. …More
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Powerful Magnetic Storm Could Hit Flights And Power Grids
24 Jan 2012
The strongest geomagnetic storm in more than six years is set to hit the Earth’s magnetic field today. …More
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Daniel Kraft Gives You a Peek of the Future of Medicine at TEDMED
18 Jan 2012
Modern healthcare is sick, but Dr. Daniel Kraft knows a little something about the cure. …More
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Obama Drives Clean Energy Boom On Public Lands
13 Jan 2012
There is nothing a president can do to force Congress to pass climate bills, but President Obama has advanced more renewable energy than any other, anyway. …More
AWAKEN THE BODY
The Body page will have access to past, present and future knowledge about the body. It will also have access to e-commerce for the body.
Those visiting the site will know that the focus on “awakening” and self-transformation greatly helps in narrowing their search for pro-evolutionary products and services.
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Retinal Implants Restore Partial Sight To Three Blind
13 May 2012
The blind really are beginning to see again. After receiving retinal implants in a trial, two people in the UK and one in China – all blind – regained part of their vision. …More
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3 May 2012
By Alyssa Danigelis: Noise from wind turbine blades, inadvertent bat and bird kills and even the way wind turbines look have made installing them anything but a breeze. …More
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5 Green Tech Stories You Should Be Reading: May 1, 2012
1 May 2012
The Web’s abuzz with new developments in the wind energy tax credit expiration, green building in California, and how clean energy and politics intersect. …More
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Unused US hydropower could supply 1.5 million megawatt-hours annually
28 Apr 2012
In the US, the loss of landscape and wildlife to hydropower has made the installation of major new dams very unlikely; in fact, the government is seriously considering removing a number of existing ones, and has recently dismantled some smaller ones. …More
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Walnuts may shrink prostate cancer risk
28 Apr 2012
University of California, Davis scientists, working with colleagues at the USDA Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California, assessed tumor size in mice fed different diets for 9, 18 and 24 weeks. …More
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From D.C. To Beijing In 2 Hours – Evacuated Tube Transport Could Revolutionize How We Travel
26 Apr 2012
Daryl Oster wants to change the world by making it smaller. He wants you to “Imagine living in warm sunny Los Angeles and commuting daily to New York City with only a forty-five minute commute.” …More
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20 Apr 2012
by Greg Campbell: There is no plant in the history of human existence with as checkered a reputation as cannabis. It is either a heaven-sent cure for all that ails us, or it’s a scourge on society on par with the Black Death. …More
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The Water Plasma Purifier: Clean, Safe and Cheap Water for Billions of People
18 Apr 2012
Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler have been making the case for Abundance for some time now. Whether you are skeptical or not, the evidence is piling up. One great example I came across today is the Chilean Water Plasma Purifier.
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Top 10 Health Benefits of Eating Kale
6 Apr 2012
Kale is being called “the new beef”, “the queen of greens” and “a nutritional powerhouse.” Here are ten great benefits of adding more kale to your diet: …More
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25 Facts You Should Know About Your Gray Matter
25 Mar 2012
Your brain plays a role in everything you do, from writing a sonnet to scratching your ear, but you likely don’t spend much time on a daily basis thinking about what’s really going on up there. …More
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7 Heart-Healthy Behaviors That Could Help You Live Longer
20 Mar 2012
Despite the fact that we are all generally aware of heart-healthy behaviors — things like not smoking, eating well and exercising — just a little more than 1 percent of the U.S. population abides by the seven key behaviors linked with a longer life, according to a new study. …More
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Lab-Grown Burger To Be Served In Six Months
28 Feb 2012
A number of laboratories around the world are trying to grow meat in a Petri dish. …More
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Justin Hall-Tipping: Freeing energy from the grid
25 Feb 2012
What would happen if we could generate power from our windowpanes? …More
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“Immortal” Jellyfish Swarm World’s Oceans
23 Feb 2012
A potentially “immortal” jellyfish species that can age backward—theBenjamin Button of the deep—is silently invading the world’s oceans, swarm by swarm, a recent study says. …More
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Could babies born today live to 150?
10 Feb 2012
In 1850, the average human lifespan was 43 years. Now it’s closer to 80. How high could it go? …More
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Unearthing A Radical New Energy Storage Technology [VIDEO]
8 Feb 2012
Future360 travels to Austin, Texas to unearth a radical new energy storage technology. Xtreme Power’s patented power cell promises to be a game changer in how renewable energy is integrated into the grid. …More
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Green Buildings A Trillion Dollar Money Shaker?
5 Feb 2012
by Kristy Hessman: The days of constructing energy-hogging buildings could soon be something considered so 2010. …More
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Five Foods You Should Never Eat Again (And What To Eat Instead)
3 Feb 2012
Winter weight gain is a common problem, when the idea of heading out for a jog, swim or bike ride isn’t exactly enticing. …More
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The Current State Of Wind Power — 2012 Should Be The Biggest Year Yet
1 Feb 2012
When Barack Obama ran for President back in 2008, one of the ‘changes’ that he set forth was a New Energy Plan for America, …More
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‘Criegee biradicals’ could offer atmospheric pollution relief
21 Jan 2012
A team of atmospheric chemists have detected a molecule in our atmosphere that can naturally clean up pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. …More
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The Coherent Heart: A Discussion with Dr. Rollin McCraty
21 Jan 2012
The Institute of HeartMath and Global Coherence Project are working together to create healthier, smarter, and stronger human beings. …More
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China’s Newest Train Hits 500 km/h! Only a Taste of What’s To Come
18 Jan 2012
What did China get for Christmas? A train set that goes 500 km/h. …More
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Q&A With Dr. Daniel Kraft, Director of FutureMed At Singularity University
9 Jan 2012
Exponential growth in technology is par for the course at Singularity University, …More
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“Painless ” Plasma Brush Is Becoming Realistic In Dentistry, MU Engineers Say
30 Dec 2011
Rejoice! Scientists at the University of Missouri have invented a way to apply fillings that is completely painless. …More
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15 Scientific Facts About Creativity
28 Dec 2011
Although creativity keeps human society flourishing, science honestly offers few answers to how the intricate, infinitely complex concept actually works. …More
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6 Yoga Poses for Depression and Anxiety
23 Dec 2011
Yoga — the ancient Indian word for the union of mind and body — is more than a fitness regimen. …More
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Latest Victory For Regenerative Medicine: Pituitary Grown From Embryonic Stem Cells
16 Dec 2011
Yoshiki Sasai’s group induced embryonic stem cells to grow into the three-dimensionally complex pituitary. …More
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SF Begins Down The All Clean Energy Path
10 Dec 2011
By 2020, the city of San Francisco aims to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources …More
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The Best New Superfoods For 2012
2 Dec 2011
One minute everyone’s going ga-ga for goji berries, the next minute the acai berry is the ‘it’ ingredient of the moment. Like the fashion-pack of the health food industry, superfood fads come and go like catwalk trends. …More
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Joseph Chilton Pearce The Heart Or Compassionate Mind
29 Nov 2011
Joseph Chilton Pearce pioneers the first of the TMI Wisdom Series. Joe is an author of a number of books on child development. …More
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Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation!
13 May 2012
If this story can inspire someone you know, please share it with them! Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, ever again. …More
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Renewable Revolution: Don’t Worry, It’s Coming
9 May 2012
by Susan Kraemer: California currently has just 524 solar projects over 1 megawatt (MW) — but an incredible 17,707 such solar projects will be on the grid by 2017 [PDF]. …More
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Space Taxis From Boeing, Blue Origin Could Help Replace NASA’s Retired Shuttles
1 May 2012
With NASA’s oldest and most-flown space shuttle now delivered to its museum retirement home, the commercial future of American human spaceflight is taking center stage. …More
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Explanation: How Brain Training Can Make You Significantly Smarter
28 Apr 2012
Who wouldn’t like to be smarter? Neuroscientists once believed that this was impossible — the accepted truth was that you were born with a set level of intelligence, and that was that. Fortunately, we now know better. …More
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So You Have Cancer 10 Things To Do Now (Even If You’re Not Warren Buffett)
24 Apr 2012
Cancer is all over the news lately, thanks to early detection, celebrity patients, and those ubiquitous “Hey Cancer” ads. Though medical breakthroughs may be in the offing, the Big C still packs a psycho/spiritual wallop for the newly initiated, …More
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Kamal Meattle: How to grow your own fresh air
20 Apr 2012
Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air. …More
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SPRING CLEANING: BRING PLANTS INSIDE THE HOME
8 Apr 2012
It’s spring, and flowering plants are popping up outdoors in gardens and inside on store shelves. So, it’s the perfect time to bring some of those plants to the windowsills and tabletops in your home. …More
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A Personal Mission: Define Your Wellness
2 Apr 2012
by Deepak Chopra: A basic outline for prevention has existed for more than 30 years, but wellness has had a hard time making real headway. Old habits are hard to break. …More
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2 Apr 2012
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new research showing that beyond weight gain, sugar can take a serious toll on your health, worsening conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer. …More
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The Next Stop on Your Journey Towards Longevity: The Personalized Life Extension Conference
23 Mar 2012
by Aaron Saenz: What do you do after pushing the world for 25 years to invest in nanotechnology? Try to live forever, of course. …More
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New Worries About Sleeping Pills
14 Mar 2012
by Roni Caryn Rabin: Talk about sleepless nights. Patients taking prescription sleep aids on a regular basis were nearly five times as likely as non-users to die over a period of two and a half years, according to a recent study. …More
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Ekso Bionics Sells its First Set of Robot Legs Allowing Paraplegics to Walk
27 Feb 2012
Mark down February 14th, 2012 as the day when exoskeletons became an established medical therapy. …More
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Paraplegics Walk With Exoskeleton – Exclusive Video of Berkeley Bionic’s eLegs in Action
23 Feb 2012
Robotic legs may get paraplegics walking again, and in more ways than one. …More
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Ford’s Alt-Fuel Vehicle Commitment Paying Off
17 Feb 2012
Around 2000, the Ford Motor Company decided to commit to alt-fuels. …More
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California’s ‘Clean Car’ Rules Help Remake U.S. Auto Industry
13 Feb 2012
by Yale Environment 360: How likely is it that your next vehicle might be an electric car? California just increased the odds. …More
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5 Feb 2012
by Jerome Groopman: After the birth of each of our three children, my wife and I breathed a deep sigh of relief. …More
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Toxic Sugar: Should We Regulate It Like Alcohol?
3 Feb 2012
Should sugar be regulated like alcohol? …More
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Solar Decathlon 2013 Coming To California
1 Feb 2012
Home to Disneyland, Orange County, Calif., has been drawing tourists for decades, and soon, it will be drawing solar enthusiasts from around the world. …More
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Detroit Auto Show Debuts New Volvo Hybrid Car
26 Jan 2012
Volvo is set to unveil its brand new concept, a made-for-America plug-in hybrid version of the popular XC60 …More
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Why Don’t We Have Abundant Solar Power? Blame Financing, and Industry, not Science
21 Jan 2012
In the world of renewable energy resources, solar power is the epitome – abundant, reliable, and green. …More
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Clean Energy Challenge: And Then There Were 10
19 Jan 2012
By Angeli Duffin: Despite it being January, the Midwest is heating up – at least in cleantech circles. …More
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California Becoming Big Clean Energy Powerhouse
18 Jan 2012
California regulators have approved five power purchase agreements that could boost the state’s renewable energy capacity …More
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Your Body Wasn’t Built To Last: A Lesson From Human Mortality Rates
9 Jan 2012
What do you think are the odds that you will die during the next year? …More
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6 Big HealthTech Ideas That Will Change Medicine In 2012
1 Jan 2012
“In the future we might not prescribe drugs all the time, we might prescribe apps.” Singularity University‘s executive director of FutureMed Daniel Kraft M.D. …More
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Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world
27 Dec 2011
Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium — and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the world. …More
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The Earth has a heartbeat we can see from space
25 Dec 2011
The Earth pulses with a special kind of resonant wave. The Schumann Resonance has long been dubbed ‘the Earth’s heartbeat,’ and it has only been spotted from below. …More
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President’s Better Buildings Initiative Will Deliver Real Value And Is Great News
6 Dec 2011
If anyone needs evidence of a smart federal initiative, one with bang-for-the-buck, take a look at President Obama’s Better Buildings Initiative. …More
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Eating Protein Instead Of Sugar Helps Keep Us Awake And Alert, Say Experts
2 Dec 2011
Are you suffering from a bout of afternoon sleepiness? Instead of reaching for the nearest sugary treat, opt for a protein-rich snack instead, …More
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Why is Kundalini Yoga different than other Yogas?
22 Nov 2011
Gurucharan Singh explains why Kundalini yoga is different than other kinds of yoga
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Brain-Boosting Foods To Fuel Concentration And Keep Your Mind Sharp
20 Nov 2011
Do you wake up feeling sluggish and full of fatigue? Is it a struggle to concentrate on a task longer than a few minutes?