This circular-economy service could help eliminate single-use coffee cups
To reduce the waste that comes with single-use cups, a startup has created a service similar to that of a bikeshare program, where you don’t pay to own a bike, but pay per ride. The idea is simple; When you order a coffee, you receive it in a special cup with a chip built into it. Then when Read More...
Science says this is the best house-cleaning schedule you can have
While it’s nice to keep your home squeaky clean, it’s also important to keep some microbes around to help us stay healthy and strong. Still, it’s best to keep microbe levels in check inside your home. Some household items need a good wipe-down every day, while others do best when we scrub or Read More...
German minister to carmakers: Invest in electric cars or lose out
The German automotive industry must invest heavily in electric car technology and develop battery production facilities in Europe to keep up with global competitors, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in a newspaper Read More...
Thin film converts heat from electronics into energy
Nearly 70 percent of the energy produced in the United States each year is wasted as heat. Much of that heat is less than 100 degrees Celsius and emanates from things like computers, cars or large industrial processes. Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a thin-film Read More...
Spikes of graphene slice bacteria apart, but leave larger human cells undamaged
A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery. This is the findings of new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Materials Read More...
Ola will add 10,000 electric rickshaws to its India fleet over the next year
Ola announced today that it will add 10,000 electric auto-rickshaws to its fleet in India over the next 12 months. The program, called “Mission: Electric,” is part of its ambitious plan to put one million electric vehicles on the road by 2021. The company launched a trial EV program last Read More...
6 solar roads shaking up infrastructure around the world
Roads aren’t just for walking or driving anymore. Solar road or pathway projects around the world are showing that streets can both provide firm footing and generate clean energy. Inhabitat rounded up six projects in places as diverse as China and rural Georgia to highlight potentially Read More...
Beetle inspires scientists to create first eco-friendly white coating material
For humans to see a surface as white, all wavelengths of light hitting and then shining back off the object have to reflect back equally. Making white products, such as white paint, requires titanium or zinc oxide to even out this reflectivity. While effective at producing a shine, these additives Read More...
For optimal health, try to eat these foods on a daily basis
Many people focus on diet improvements because they feel the need to lose weight. While it’s true that obesity is a rising problem, it’s not the only reason why you should watch what you eat. Your diet has a crucial role in your overall health. With the right foods, you enable your body to Read More...
Google futurist Ray Kurzweil has made a bold prediction about basic income
Futurist Ray Kurzweil has a knack for predicting the future. He forecasted decades ago that we would be using smartphones and storing data in the “cloud.” Now he's back with another prediction: A universal basic income will become widespread in the developed world by the 2030s, and the primary Read More...