Electric plugs aren’t the only way to charge electric cars. In fact, young engineers have come up with wireless charging panels that can provide power to an electric car parked above it. Even if there are nearly six inches of empty space between the charger and the car, power can … [Read more...] about New wireless charging systems represent a bright future for electric cars
Archives for September 10, 2018
The Sahara could see more rain with the installation of wind and solar farms
Placing vast amounts of solar and wind farms in the Sahara Desert in Africa would do more than just generate clean energy. According to a major new study, installing large-scale wind and solar farms in the Sahara could cause more local rainfall. Such rainfall could then lead to … [Read more...] about The Sahara could see more rain with the installation of wind and solar farms
The Ocean Cleanup system is on its way to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
After five years of gathering money through crowdfunding and testing different prototypes, the Ocean Cleanup aimed at cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is finally heading out to sea. The Ocean Cleanup uses currents and waves to collect trash in the system’s center. … [Read more...] about The Ocean Cleanup system is on its way to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Carlsberg becomes first company to ditch plastic six-pack rings
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has come up with an innovative replacement for the plastic six-pack rings that holds its beer together. After testing more than 4,000 different adhesive formulations, Carlsberg settled on using a type of strong glue that firmly holds cans together … [Read more...] about Carlsberg becomes first company to ditch plastic six-pack rings
How to learn a foreign language as an adult
Learning a new language is a daunting task, especially if you’re an aging adult. But that doesn’t mean it’s absolutely impossible. By having some determination and following this technique, you will be able to learn a new language in no time. … [Read more...] about How to learn a foreign language as an adult