Umbilical cord blood could slow brain's ageing, study suggests
Scientists have reversed memory and learning problems in aged mice with infusions of a protein found in human umbilical cord blood. The striking results have raised hopes for a treatment that staves off mental decline in old age, but researchers stressed that more studies, including human trials, Read More...
Energy companies across Europe are waving goodbye to coal
Good news: The future of coal looks grim. From Austria to the UK, huge companies like Drax Group Plc and Uniper SE are closing or converting coal-burning generators at a record pace. Even the biggest coal-fired plant in Europe was switched off within the last few weeks after belching steam and Read More...
This fancy food market is localizing produce, and saving "The Last Supper"
Remember this name: Eataly. It's an Italian food market that specializes in bringing only the best of ingredients and fine Italian foods to shoppers eager for locally-made foods. Wherever Eataly sets up shop whether, in New York City or Munich, the company sources nearly all the products from Read More...
Utility offers British solar panels with battery storage to cut energy bills
German utility company E.ON has launched a combined solar panel and battery storage product for British customers which could cut their electricity bills in half. E.ON said customers with south facing gardens, using solar panels on a shade free roof combined with the battery storage units could Read More...
Next time you fear the flu, find a frog
Frog slime has properties that could fight off human flu strains. Researchers found that certain peptides excreted by frogs could be used as emergency vaccines when regular ones aren’t available. It’s not a good idea, though, to just go out licking frogs the next time you get the sniffles, as Read More...
How mindfulness stops you from being a slave to your bad habits
Mindfulness meditation isn’t only for relaxation or focus. In fact, there are a lot of studies being done that are showing the benefit of mindfulness for all kinds of conditions, even for bad habits you’re trying to get rid of. Here are three ways mindfulness can stop you from being a slave to Read More...
Renewable energy in Germany sets records in March
Renewable energy made up just over 41% of Germany’s power supply last month, the most ever at around 19.5 TWh. It’s a good thing, too, because nuclear power production may have fallen to its lowest monthly level since the 1970s – even though no nuclear plant has been switched off since 2015. Read More...
AAA is planning for a future where we don’t own cars, starting with a car-share
To use AAA’s newest service–a one-way car-sharing startup in the Bay Area called Gig–you don’t have to own a car. The nonprofit, which is best known for its roadside assistance, is piloting the service as one step toward a future where self-driving cars, and dropping rates of car ownership, Read More...
Beijing mega-region plan aims to alleviate poverty, but some are wary
Ming Jun snaps some dusty twigs and drags them indoors to cook lunch for his daughter and heat his mud brick home. The Chinese farmer is down to his last pile of firewood, and he can't afford any more. It's just ahead of the Lunar New Year, but Ming says he feels no holiday cheer. "Other families Read More...
Apple's been given the green light to start testing self-driving cars in California
Apple has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, fuelling speculation that it is working on self-driving car technology in a crowded arena of companies hoping to offer those cars to the masses. The permit allows it to conduct test drives in three vehicles with six drivers, the Read More...