New study finds nature is vital to beating climate change
Better stewardship of the land could have a bigger role in fighting climate change than previously thought, according to the most comprehensive assessment to date of how greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced and stored in forests, farmland, grasslands and wetlands using natural climate Read More...
Octopus-inspired robots: Silicone skin can change texture for "3-D camouflage"
In a flash, an octopus can make like ragged-edged seaweed or coral by changing the color and texture of its skin, thus becoming nearly invisible in its environment. And in the future, robots may be able to pull off this seemingly magical camouflage trick as Read More...
In the fight against poverty, work is our most powerful weapon
Fourteen years ago, I left suburban Los Angeles to teach English in rural Ghana. I’d expected, like so many young people with bleeding hearts and big dreams, to make a difference by donating my time as a schoolteacher for six Read More...
The European cities leading the way in car-free living
The Mayor of London has come under increased pressure in recent weeks to bolster his plans to slash pollution after data revealed all Londoners are exposed to dangerous levels of toxic air. Sadiq Khan has outlined plans to introduce an Ultra-Low Emissions Zone in parts of the city, Read More...
The benefits of building ‘floating’ solar farms
In China and beyond, more countries are chasing the same idea: place massive solar panels on bodies of water to soak up the Sun. By doing so, countries are able to free up precious land while generating large amounts of green energy. On an increasingly overcrowded planet that needs more space and Read More...
Sodium-based batteries can make renewable energy accessible in poorer regions
Although lithium-ion batteries are the best in terms of efficiency, they are amongst the worst in terms of cost. On top of that, lithium reserves around the world are rapidly depleting. The world is in need of a more cost-effective, environmentally-friendly alternative, which is why a team of Read More...
Google is pledging $1 billion to those who will lose their job to Artificial Intelligence
While Artificial Intelligence will certainly benefit a plethora of industries, it will also take many jobs away from the labor market. That’s why Google has pledged $1 billion to its new “Grow with Google” initiative that will help re-train people who are about to lose their jobs to AI. As a Read More...
Mom was right: You should really be eating your broccoli
There are a ton of benefits that come with eating broccoli, and scientists have recently discovered another one. It can give you a healthy gut, which helps your body protect against many different conditions from inflammation to arthritis. For the full benefits of broccoli and how much of the Read More...
A Harvard doctor says these are the best exercises for your body
If you want to get fit but are cramped for time, it’s essential you get the most out of your workouts. Specifically, you want to choose the type of exercise that will benefit your body the most in the shortest amount of time. Here are five of the best exercises you can do for your Read More...
California becomes the first state to require pet stores to sell rescue animals
California will be the first state to require pet stores to sell rescue animals under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Read More...