With Norway in lead, Europe set for surge in electric vehicles
On Europe’s northern margins, lightly populated Norway has been at the cutting edge of electromobility for years, even decades now. The capital of Oslo, like most of Norway’s cities and towns, boasts bus-lane access for electric vehicles (EVs), recharging stations aplenty, privileged Read More...
Building a better microbial fuel cell
The concept behind microbial fuel cells, which rely on bacteria to generate an electrical current, is more than a century old. But turning that concept into a usable tool has been a long process. Microbial fuel cells, or MFCs, are more promising today than ever, but before their adoption can become Read More...
Airbnb wants to house 100,000 displaced people in five years
Airbnb was one of several tech companies to take a firm stance against Trump's immigration ban last weekend, but the company has since expanded its assistance beyond just those affected at American borders. In a blog post titled #weaccept, Airbnb's founders outlined a goal to provide short-term Read More...
Nearly 100 tech companies file court document opposing Trump’s immigration ban
Nearly 100 American companies have filed an amicus brief expressing their opposition to an executive order by US president Donald Trump that places immigration restrictions on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries. They filed the letter late Sunday (Feb. 5) to the 9th Circuit Court of Read More...
The blockchain's emerging role in sustainability
Picture, if you will, a tracking system that discreetly verifies the provenance of products as they move across a supply chain — sending proactive alerts about unexpected detours that could signal potential tampering or environmental conditions that might pose safety issues. Did we mention Read More...
Two cups of grapes a day may keep Alzheimer's away
Besides being delicious, grapes have the ability to protect your mental health. In a new study, researchers found that consuming two cups of grapes a day can help fend off Alzheimer’s disease. The effect is likely due to the known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols, which Read More...
And here's a guide to reducing your plastics consumption
And what about plastics? At the rate in which we create and consume plastics, soon there will be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than there are fish. So what can you do? First: You should try to avoid plastic packaging. If you truly can’t, make sure the packaging is a straightforward polymer Read More...
You can reprint this paper 80 times without using a drop of ink
While the production of lab-grown leather can eliminate a major issue within the fashion industry, researchers from around the world have come up with a solution to an even greater environmental problem: Paper waste. According to the Paperless Project, the average office worker goes through 10,000 Read More...
Growing leather to protect animals and save the environment
The global economy runs on production and consumption, creating a relentless demand for the world’s most precious resources. It’s an unsustainable system, one that, without care, will lead to a complete depletion of the earth’s natural resources. That’s why innovative solutions are needed Read More...
Adopting "the beginner's mind" can transform the way you live for the better
When you drop your expectations and preconceived ideas about something, and start seeing things with an open mind, something very interesting happens. You become more curious and full of wonder. You learn to experience moments better and gain a better understanding of the world around you. Adopting Read More...