Treating depression with software
A treatment for depression using Emotional Faces Memory Task (EFMT), a technology originally developed by two Mount Sinai researchers, resulted in a significantly greater reduction of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms compared to a control group, according to initial clinical results Read More...
China completed the world’s biggest floating solar energy farm
Images of the Beijing smog and millions of people wearing masks to be able to breathe are among the more dramatic depictions of air pollution caused by excessive industrialization. Now that China is turning away from industrial manufacturing and towards services, it is focusing on remedying some of Read More...
Hydrogen power to give VTOL drone six-hour endurance
Wirth Research has unveiled the design of its tilt-rotor, vertical take off and landing (VTOL) drone. The company claims its all-new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) will be the first in the world to use lightweight hydrogen fuel cells as its primary energy source, for a combination of long range and Read More...
This is why the environment needs the support of blockchain technology
The blockchain technology that underpins the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is completely secure. No central authority controls the blockchain, and every transaction made is logged in a transparent matter. Considering that many modes of governance work in secrecy and are prone to corruption, the Read More...
Using the sun’s abundant energy 24/7 is no longer a pipe dream
Generating and storing solar energy for less than the cost of fossil fuels is becoming reality. And that changes everything about the energy industry. Recently, Tucson Electric signed a deal with NextEra Energy for 20 years of solar plus storage at less than half of the price of retail electricity Read More...
American history shows immigrants benefit the places they move to
The immigrants entering the U.S. today are similar to those of the past. Most do not speak English, follow different religious practices than the natives, and are fleeing politically or economically treacherous situations. And if history is any indication, most of these immigrants and their Read More...
Pesticides can cause brain damage and organic food is the future, EU report says
After members of the European Parliament asked experts whether organic food was truly healthier than conventionally grown food, the experts returned with an array of studies highlighting the danger of pesticides in non-organic food. One study found that pregnant women who had traces of pesticides Read More...
Why laughter promotes social bonding, according to science
If there’s anything that solidifies a relationship, it’s a good laugh. But why is that? By taking a peek at the brain during laughter, researchers found that social laughter triggers the release of endorphins—often referred to as “feel good hormones”. The researchers found that not only Read More...
Dutch households to trial using data servers to heat hot water for free
Dutch company ‘Nerdalize’ is launching a pilot scheme that uses the energy from computer servers to heat water, allowing citizens to take showers for free as part of a wider plan to distribute free ‘server heat’ to everyone in the Netherlands. The innovative start-up is Read More...
How to maintain, or even improve, your memory as you age
As you age, some slowdown in memory and processing is to be expected. That can mean a forgotten birthday, an accidentally retold story, a temporarily misplaced wallet. Such run-of-the-mill forgetfulness may increase over the years but is usually not — as you may fear — a sign that Read More...