Here are the tax credits you get when you buy an electric car
Electric cars could be an incredibly important weapon in the fight to reduce carbon emissions around the world and save the world from a climate change cataclysm. But if the last few decades have been any indication, people won’t jump onboard to help save the world without some kind Read More...
Madrid's residents are using open-source urban planning to create shared spaces
Since the 2008 economic crisis, Madrid has become the epicentre of major political and urban change. The city’s Indignados are back, asserting that residents have a “right to the city” as well as “lodging, work, culture, health, education, political participation, the Read More...
This motor-powered wheel lets you turn any bike into an e-bike
Introducing to you The Copenhagen Wheel, a motor-equipped rear bicycle wheel that can turn an existing human-powered bicycle into an e-bike. As you pedal, the motor kicks in and adds a proportional amount of electrical assistance, with a top speed of 20 mph possible to attain. One charge of the Read More...
The art of carefully transplanting an 800,000 pound sequoia
In Idaho, an 800,000-pound giant sequoia was moved two blocks to allow for the expansion of a hospital. Moving such a landmark of a tree, which was ten stories, was by no means an easy task. See here the long and careful process that comes with transplanting a giant Read More...
Science is proving why urban design matters more than ever
In a new study, researchers have concluded that simple interventions can make a big difference in how people perceive their cities. For example, they found that people living in communities that they think have adequate public seating were 9 percent more satisfied with police, and trusted Read More...
EU ministers agree on energy savings targets to meet Paris climate goals
The first obstacle toward implementing the Paris Agreement on lowering carbon emissions has been overcome after EU ministers reached a compromise on energy saving targets after 2021. The European Commission agreed to an overall 30 percent energy efficiency target and an annual savings target of 1.5 Read More...
4 ways to be more productive, according to the Stoics
Most modern productivity advice is focused on work, making you feel like a machine when you follow it. Taking a more philosophical approach, like that of the old Stoics, can be a much more pleasant way to get stuff done, especially because the things you want to do aren’t always related to work. Read More...
Biologist looks at butterflies to help solve human infertility
When insects skip the light fandango their romantic foreplay often involves some pretty crazy things like hypnotic dance moves and flashy colors. In some species it ends with a complex ejaculate package that does more than fertilize offspring. In the case of butterflies, the cabbage white Pieris Read More...
Bad breath and depression could be signs your gut isn't healthy
Sorting out your gut health is the latest topic keeping the wellness community up at night. A properly functioning gut and digestive system helps with weight loss, clear skin and keeping our moods in check. Australian nutritionist Anna Paredes shared the most common signs of an unhealthy gut with Read More...
Now you can book Uber rides for people without smartphones or accounts
Uber recently pledged to be friendlier to its employees and its drivers. As of Tuesday, it plans to be friendlier to senior citizens, too. The ride-hailing company launched a feature in more than 30 countries on Tuesday that lets users of the Uber app book a ride for someone other than themselves. Read More...