Babel fish? Overcoming the language barrier with Google’s new earbuds
Would the world be a better place when we would all speak the same language? It is tempting to think so. The language barrier stands in the way of much understanding. That’s why the Polish physician, Ludwig Zamenhof, created Esperanto as a universal language in 1887. Millions learned the Read More...
Study shows black tea has stronger prebiotic effect than green tea
Green tea is linked to weight loss. The polyphenols in green tea are more effective and offer more health benefits than polyphenols in black tea because the green tea chemicals are smaller and more easily absorbed into the blood and tissue. Now, a new study shows that black tea also supports weight Read More...
US Senate bill: Self-driving cars don’t need steering wheels
There is a battle going on in the halls of US congress about self-driving cars: to trust humans, or not to trust them. Less trusting legislators have seized the upper Read More...
Mental training changes brain structure and reduces social stress
Meditation is beneficial for our well-being. This ancient wisdom has been supported by scientific studies focusing on the practice of Read More...
Norway wants to bury other countries’ carbon emissions—in their own backyard
Norway’s wealth was built on mostly pumping fossil fuels out of the ground. In fact, one of Norway’s sovereign wealth funds is also known as the “Oil Read More...
Flying robot can patrol homes autonomously while users are away
Drones are quickly deployable, discreet and autonomous, making them ideal for providing personal security, such as an ‘on-demand’ street light and as part of an external home security system, and now there’s a robot that can fly itself around the home to keep a lookout for Read More...
Taking driverless taxis will cost half as much as owning a car in the future
According to a financial firm, taking self-driving taxis to get from point A to point B will be half as expensive per mile as owning a car in the future. The firm also estimates that the typical household could save about $5,875 per year by switching to self-driving taxis in the Read More...
The shirt of the future will be made by methane-eating bacteria
Instead of using ancient fossil carbons to make materials, a startup wants to utilize the greenhouse gas methane to create a new model of garment production. To do this, the startup is feeding waste methane to a certain type of bacteria that eats it and produces biodegradable bio-polyester fibers. Read More...
These foods tell your brain to stop snacking
When we start to feel a tinge of hunger, we become suckers to the temptation of snacking. Luckily, scientists have found a list of foods that trick the brain into making us feel full. These foods, which include avocados, chicken, and lentils, have two key amino acids that tell your brain that Read More...
Saudi Arabia solar power auction sets new record
The solar industry has witnessed massive drops in energy prices over the past year, but never as low as the price at which Saudi Arabia may start receiving solar energy. This week, the oil-producing country announced that it has received offers from two solar companies to supply power for as little Read More...