This factory sucks up carbon dioxide and feeds it to vegetables
At the end of this month the Swiss company Climeworks will open the first commercial plant that sucks carbon dioxide out of the air and feeds it to vegetables in a neighboring greenhouse. It will be the first business to sell carbon dioxide drawn right out of its surroundings, using a technology Read More...
Healing the soul: Letting go of all external sensory stimuli in a floatation tank
This is the closest you can get to floating without traveling into outer space. The sensory deprivation, floating tank, also known as an isolation chamber, is a modern-day relaxation therapy that has been gaining widespread attention for its remedial and healing benefits for the mind and soul. The Read More...
'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water
Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities. It may look like a park, but an experimental plant in Carrión de los Céspedes, near Read More...
Just 10 minutes of meditation helps anxious people have better focus
Just 10 minutes of daily mindful meditation can help prevent your mind from wandering and is particularly effective if you tend to have repetitive, anxious thoughts, according to a study from the University of Waterloo. The study, which assessed the impact of meditation with 82 participants who Read More...
Cryptocurrency all-time highs reveal how blockchain is transforming our world
Both Ether and Bitcoin prices are trading at a record high right now, and no one is entirely sure what is happening in the world of cryptocurrency that’s pushing this surge. According to the Coindesk price index, bitcoin peaked today, May 1, at $1,444. That high represents an increase of Read More...
Cities provide paths from poverty to sustainability
New international agreements commit all UN member nations to solving humanity's greatest challenges over the next few decades, from eliminating extreme poverty and unhealthy living conditions to addressing climate change and arresting environmental degradation. But how we'll achieve these Read More...
Some of the world's biggest pension funds warm to India's solar power ambitions
India is planning $100 billion in investments in solar energy in the next five years. These plans are attracting interest from some of the world's biggest pension funds, seeking long-term returns on green Read More...
Powerhouse: The startup making solar the most accessible energy in the world
In a world flush with tech startups, Powerhouse is one of the only incubators focused on launching and growing solar companies. Since its launch in 2013, Powerhouse has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars collectively into 15 startups, and this summer plans to welcome another few solar Read More...
Why the return of the mammoth may be crucial to reverse global warming
Russian scientists Sergey Zimov and Nikita Zimov believe they can slow the thawing of the Siberian permafrost, that contains vast amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, by bringing back grazing animals to a swath of land called Pleistocene Park. “When animals trample down the snow, they Read More...
India plans an electric car revolution to reduce the smog that kills millions
Every car sold in India will be powered by electricity by the year 2030. The technology will be introduced “in a very big way”, according to the country’s energy minister. The move is intended to lower the cost of importing fuel and lower costs for running vehicles as well as fighting Read More...