Volvo to put electric trucks on the road this year
This week, Volvo is adding itself to the list of many truck manufacturers working on electric trucks. The Swedish group says that it will bring the electric trucks to the road as soon as this year, starting with a line of medium-sized Read More...
Commercial flights on electric planes could be a reality sooner than you think.
Norway’s major airport infrastructure operator announced it wants to have 100 percent of all short-haul flights to be fully electric by 2040 at the latest. We’re talking about flights of about 1.5 hours or less, but still, it’s a big deal. For one, short-haul flights are far more polluting Read More...
The myths that stand in the way of women leaders
If we want what’s been dubbed “The Year of the Woman” to be more than a slogan, we also need significant numbers of women heading our biggest companies and institutions, the organizations that can drive real change. And that won’t happen unless we recognize that the world still operates Read More...
Even without subsidies, renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels in America
Despite Trump’s efforts, renewable energy costs continue to decline while fossil fuels get pushed further from profitability. In fact, building new wind is actually cheaper than running existing coal in many parts of the U.S. Considering that this has all happened without the help of subsidies, Read More...
It may have started as a joke but Elon Musk’s tunnel under LA is getting serious
Elon Musk is at it again, but instead of trying to reach outerspace, this time he’s trying to go underground with the goal of solving the traffic woes of Los Angeles. The Boring Company, which is owned by Musk, went before the Culver City Council this week with its proposal to dig a 6.5 mile Read More...
A simple explanation of the seven chakras
The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. If you want to unlock the power of the Read More...
This is how to overcome anger: 5 powerful secrets from mindfulness
There’s a voice shouting. Takes a second before you realize it’s yours. You feel energized. Righteous. Driving every point home. It’s like the climax of a courtroom drama and you’re the hero.Too bad you’re saying a lot of stuff you’re definitely going to regret in 20 minutes. But, hey, Read More...
Alzheimer's: Protecting 'powerhouse' of cells may fuel new treatment
Injury to mitochondria — tiny powerhouses inside cells that provide them with energy — triggers events that occur early in Alzheimer's disease and may offer a promising target for treatment. So concludes a new study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia that shows how oligomeric Read More...
The craft brewery that runs on the sun
Thor Cheston loves craft beer so much, he was made a knight in Belgium, the global brewing capital. He's also a clean energy geek. When he founded Right Proper Brewing in Washington, DC, he invested in rooftop solar panels and energy efficiency. Cheston recently spoke about his passion for Read More...
These are the best foods for a baby’s brain
So much is going on in the first few months of a baby’s life, it’s no surprise that what a baby eats can have an effect on how important structures and connections in the brain develop. To help parents understand what babies need, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a set of Read More...