MOO IS LESS
This New Probiotic Makes Cow Burps Less Damaging To The Climate
Mootral is tackling one of the biggest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions: livestock flatulence.
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IF BUTTER IN YOUR COFFEE ISN'T ENOUGH...
Cell Massages To Cryotherapy: Inside The 'Biohacking' Gym Of The Future
Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey created a "human upgrade center" where for around $500 a month, you can try an array of gadgets instead of working out.
LINCOLN NEVER LOOKED AT EMAIL FIRST
How Abraham Lincoln's Work Habits Keep Doris Kearns Goodwin On Track
The historian and political commentator shares the productivity secrets of former US presidents — plus a few of her own.
SADLY, NOT SURPRISING
Just More Evidence Women And Minorities Are Left Out Of VC Funding
A look at the last 12 months of funding announcements finds that it pays to be a white man with a degree from Stanford.
CLICKS 'CHANGE PRIVACY SETTINGS'
This Time, Facebook Is Sharing Its Employees' Data
Some of the biggest companies turn over their workers' most personal information to the troubled credit reporting agency Equifax.
THINKING BACK ON 'THANKSGIVING'
Lena Waithe: 'I'm Going To Proudly Make People Uncomfortable When I Walk Into A Room'
For the "Master of None" star, coming out was not a one-time event that ended with the words, "I'm gay."
A HOWEGROWN MEAL
In The Future, You Could Eat This Edible Goo You Grow In Your Kitchen
This "bioreactor" is a concept design for a new kind of food production — where we just grow the nutritious cells, not the whole plant or animal.
MAYBE WE SHOULD, UH, INNOVATE EQUALITY?
It’s Not A Coincidence That Innovative Cities Become Very Unequal
A new study finds that as people in cities file more patents, the gap between rich and poor in those cities starts to increase.
BUILD UP, NOT OUT
This Three-Story Tiny House Fits In The Footprint Of A Parking Space
With a floor for working, another for sleeping, and a greenhouse on the top, the Tikku house is designed to replace a city's parking spots with living space.
TAKE NOTES
Stress Is Making You Micromanage, Which Is Making Everything Worse
Ask yourself these four questions to break the vicious cycle.
CAN THEY TAKE THEM OUT OF MOUTHS?
Here's A (Crazy?) Plan To Bribe Crows To Clean Up Cigarette Butts
Tossed cigarette butts are a huge litter problem. Crows are highly intelligent animals that can be trained to perform tasks for rewards. Can this possibly work? And is it even ethical?
THE PRINCESS AND THE LAWSUIT
The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare
Why did Casper sue a mattress blogger? A closer look reveals a secret, multimillion-dollar battle to get you into bed.
BUT YOU CAN TRY
In Jogging Therapy, You Can’t Run From Your Feelings
Psychotherapist Sepideh Saremi founded Run Walk Talk, a combination of "talk therapy with mindful movement" popular among entrepreneurs in Silicon Beach.
LOVE EITC
This Simple Tax Policy Change Could Boost The Cash, Credit, And Well-Being Of The Working Poor
Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit is a rare policy for helping the poor that's supported on both the left and the right — and could be a step toward a universal basic income.
PICKING THEIR TARGETS
How NRA Advertising Changed The Second Amendment — And American Gun Culture
The NRA's brand messaging over the last four decades shows just how political the organization has become.
TIME FOR WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION
This New App Gives The Working Poor An Easy Way To Seamlessly Start Saving
For minimum wage workers, a small emergency can mean financial disaster. A new app called Onward makes it easy for them to automatically set aside a few dollars each week to start an emergency fund.
COLD, HARD G'S
In Six Seconds, Giphy Could Make Billions
With 300 million daily users and every major media company as a partner, Giphy’s got a feeling it can shake up the internet advertising business.
GREATEST GOATS OF ALL TIME?
These Adorable Goats Are Helping To Restore Brooklyn's Last Natural Forest
Able to eat around 25 pounds of weeds in a single shift, the goats are freeing Prospect Park of invasive species and clearing the way for park staff to plant more native trees.
LIVING IN A FOOD DESERT
America Can't Make Progress On The Fight Against Food Insecurity
While the government touts a downward trend, tens of millions of Americans continue to go hungry.
HEY, THIS SUCKS
Two Ex-Googlers Want To Make Bodegas And Mom-And-Pop Corner Stores Obsolete
Called Bodega, this startup installs unmanned pantry boxes in apartments, offices, dorms and gyms. It promises convenience, but also represents competition for many mom-and-pop stores.
