What Americans are not understanding about immigration
Generally, people believe that immigrants are poorer, more dependent on welfare, and more numerous than they really are, according to a new study. But there’s a major discrepancy between perception and reality in the US. One example: On average, US respondents estimated that immigrants made up 36 Read More...
The moon can solve the earth’s energy woes
Although wind and solar power increased 75 percent between 2013 and 2016, they still only provided 10 percent of the world’s electricity. Ocean energy could give renewable energy the boost it needs. The ocean energy sector is frothing with ideas, with hundreds of companies developing an Read More...
Report: Give your bones a workout and age better
If you want to age better, it’s not enough to simply work out your muscles. You also need to focus on strengthening your bones. According to a new report, activities like ball sports and dancing benefit your bones greatly and reduce your risk of fractures as you age. In order to maximize your Read More...
5 steps for changing your ways as you age
Despite common belief, it’s never too late to change your own ways. You can teach an old dog new tricks and improve yourself even as you go through the later stages of life. Looking to break out of a monotonous cycle? Here are the 5 steps you need to Read More...
New elevator design could disrupt city infrastructure
It seems the endless minutes spent waiting for elevators to arrive has been inspiring more engineers. We’ve already covered the world’s first rope-free elevator and now, UK firm PLP Architecture is using a new system to create more adaptive elevator Read More...
This power plant has cracked carbon capture
Carbon capture probably gets the least respect of any technology proposed to slow climate change. The basic idea—trapping emissions from fossil fuel-power plants before they’re released into the atmosphere—seems sound. But attempts to build carbon-capturing plants have all run into the same Read More...
Yoga and meditation work better if you have a brain zap too
Brain stimulation seems to offer a shortcut to unlocking the benefits of yoga and mindfulness sessions, but turbocharging meditation could have a dark Read More...
Baidu will launch its autonomous buses in Japan next year
Baidu’s self-driving buses could hit the road in Japan by early 2019. And even sooner in a handful of Chinese cities. The tech company announced at its annual developers' conference that it has ramped up Read More...
Solar powered houseboat takes tiny living to the water
This appealing little houseboat was designed by Quebec boatbuilder Daigno. Named Le Koroc, it's available in two versions, catering either to fishermen or those who just want a tiny dwelling that floats. It also features solar power and an interior layout that makes the most of the limited space Read More...
Germany's green power output has grown by a third in three years
Germany keeps leading the transition to renewable energy in Europe. In the first six months of this year, the country produced enough clean energy to power all German households for an entire Read More...