Clean energy needs a better battery and it’s coming
The world of clean energy needs a lot of batteries to power a vast range of equipment from electric cars to mobile phones. But the battery is still a problem. There are alkaline batteries that are safe, cheap and reliable but not powerful enough to power, for example, electric cars. Then there are Read More...
Study shows that self-help is as effective as going to a therapist
You may not need a therapist, after all. A meta-analysis of 15 scientific studies has found no significant difference in the treatment outcomes for patients who saw a therapist and those who followed a self-help book or online Read More...
Tips to calm your overactive brain to get a good night’s sleep
People who sleep better increase their chances of staving off diseases. But more and more people struggling with their sleep as a result of their active lifestyles that include watching television and working on computers until right before bedtime. A good night’s sleep requires careful Read More...
The industrious bee: Replacing plastic products with beeswax
The greatest challenge to “going green” these days is finding suitable replacements for our carbon-based conveniences. Things like plastic wrap and zip-lock bags have become household Read More...
Do probiotics for eczema work?
Dealing with eczema can be a daily struggle. About a third of people who have the condition report spending 1-3 hours a day treating Read More...
Wind energy saves up to 12,000 lives, $108 billion in health costs
Wind energy saves up to 12,000 lives, $108 billion in health costs. We often write about the economic benefits of wind power. But a new report released this week reveals that wind is not just a low-cost energy source that’s supporting over 100,000 Read More...
New refrigerator camera takes aim at food waste
We know food waste is an issue, but often it’s all too easy to forget about that bag of lettuce in the back of your refrigerator until it rots. It turns out 40 percent of the salad British families buy each year ends up in the trash – but a new Read More...
Here are some of the technologies that are making cities smarter
As the world’s biggest cities continue to sprawl with many millions of new people, they’ll look to many of the technologies and tactics covered in today’s infographic from Raconteur to work smarter – and not harder – for their inhabitants. Read More...
Some Democrats see tax overhaul as a path to taxing carbon
With a sweeping overhaul of the tax code on the horizon, two Senate Democrats believe this is the moment to broach the third rail of climate change policy: a carbon tax. The plan by the senators, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Brian Schatz of Hawaii, to level a $49 per metric ton fee on Read More...
Norway is slashing food waste through selling out-of-date produce
It is well-known that “best by dates” on produce and food packages are mere guidelines. The dates don’t mean that the food will be bad for consumption by the given date. Nonetheless, supermarkets and consumers throw away a lot of food based on these dates. Norway is now aggressively fighting Read More...