I'm harnessing the power of gardening to help autistic people
If someone had said to me ten years ago that autism and the therapeutic benefits of gardening will become your life, I wouldn’t have believed them. Yes, I enjoyed growing some of my own food in my back yard in Brighton, but it wasn’t until my son Arthur’s autism diagnosis a few Read More...
Plunging price of renewable energy makes end of fossil fuels inevitable, says report
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy “now appears irreversible” as the cost of green power plunges, according to a new report. In The Transition Takes Hold, Clean Energy Canada said some 6.7 million people were working in the sector worldwide with one out of every 50 new Read More...
Toyota is using AI to hunt for new battery materials
Toyota has turned to artificial intelligence for help in the hunt for new advanced battery materials and fuel cell catalysts. The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing $35 million into the project and is teaming up with various institutions and companies, including MIT and Stanford Read More...
Walk, stretch or dance? Dancing may be best for the brain
So for the new study, which was published this month in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, researchers from the University of Illinois in Urbana and other schools decided to look at the effects of several different types of exercise on the wiring and the function of older people’s brain. They began Read More...
Experimental technology allows paralyzed man to regain control of his arm
For the first time ever, a paralyzed man has regained the ability to use his arms thanks to an experimental technology. The man had electrical implants placed in the motor cortex of his brain and sensors inserted in his forearm, which allows the muscles of his arm and hand to be stimulated in Read More...
From combustion to electric: Mercedes hastens shift away from gas cars
In an effort to meet tighter emissions standards, Mercedez-Benz is going all in on electric cars. The world’s largest luxury-car maker has embarked on a 10 billion euro project to release 10 new electric vehicles by 2022, three years earlier than a target announced at the Paris auto show in Read More...
What a wonderful world! Winning photos from the Sony Photographer Awards
There’s nothing like some amazing snapshots of nature and humanity to spark up your inspiration. This year’s Sony World Photography Awards delivered an awesome collection of photos from 183 countries, all them sure to make your hairs stand up. See here the winning photos from this year’s Read More...
Nuclear energy dealt crushing blow as Westinghouse files for bankruptcy
We don't often report on bankruptcies. They hardly represent solutions. But this is a good one. As the prices of natural gas and renewable energy sources continue to tumble, nuclear power is having a hard time keeping up. Westinghouse Electric's filing for bankruptcy protection illustrates the Read More...
Five science-backed ways to break your smartphone addiction
Although the smartphones we carry in our pockets have opened up a world of possibilities, the technology is increasingly getting in the way of enjoying our lives. We’re constantly responding to ceaseless notifications, and its taking up a big chunk of our day. In fact, the average person spends Read More...
How neuroscience might help the San Francisco Giants win the World Series
The next time a San Francisco Giant hits a game-winning home run or turns a great double play to end a rival’s rally, you may be able to thank neuroscience. Today, Halo Neuroscience, a San Francisco startup that’s developed a device aimed at boosting the performance of athletes, Read More...