Until recently, Dean Meadowcroft was a copywriter in a small marketing department. His duties included writing press releases, social media posts and other content for his company. But then, late last year, his firm introduced […]
Solar panels, currently touted around the world as an important means of reducing carbon emissions, have a lifespan of up to 25 years. Experts warn that this means billions of panels will eventually have to […]
We are often told that we are in the midst of a technological revolution. The world of finance and work is constantly changing and improving thanks to computers, the Internet, faster communication and data processing, […]
The other day, a friend’s parents were complaining that they don’t sleep well. In addition to the fact that they are older, they wake up many times to go to the bathroom, and in the […]
For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, but also a bit nerve-wracking. We’re on our way to a different place, perhaps on vacation, or to reconnect with friends or family. […]
A weight-loss drug has led its manufacturer, pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, to position itself as Europe’s most valuable company, dethroning French luxury conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton). The Danish company’s shares rose a day after the […]
When we go for a run or lift weights in the gym, we are often concerned about what clothes and shoes to wear, how to warm up our muscles, or even how many heartbeats we […]
Despite being a source of bad news, the internet is also flooded with ways to try to counteract that negativity. A quick search for “inspirational” content turns up a plethora of talks, interviews and phrases […]
“The scientific evidence is overwhelming: records will continue to be broken and there will be more extreme weather events,” notes Samantha Burgess, deputy director of Copernicus. Higher temperatures, warmer oceans, more rainfall, more drought, more […]
While canoeing through the Ardèche gorges in southern France, I attracted some strange looks. It’s a sunny July afternoon and the sky is a perfect cobalt blue. The power of the bright sun is more […]