These $4,500 solar panels want you to never buy drinking water again
Zero Mass Water intends to provide drinkable water using only sunlight and air. But does it taste good? See these solar panels get put to the test in this Read More...
This new fuel cell could revolutionize carbon capture technology
While hydrogen fuel cells have made news lately for their promise to produce clean, efficient energy, there’s a new a fuel cell that’s promising to make headlines. Researchers have created something called the direct carbon fuel cell that generates clean energy using solid carbon sources like Read More...
Blockchain technology could help combat illegal tuna fishing
Blockchain technology is rapidly evolving beyond Bitcoin and being applied to different industries. One way it can help clean up the fishing industry is by bringing some much needed supply-chain transparency. The WWF is set to test out blockchain technology by keeping track of every step of the Read More...
Energy bills eat up the income of the poor. This activist wants to change that
An energy bill more than 6 percent of a household’s income is considered unaffordable. That's already a high threshold, but in some parts of the US many of the poorest families pay up to 20 percent. Upon learning this, one activist looked into the matter and found that the reason why low-income Read More...
These foods will help boost your iron levels
Iron is an essential mineral that supports the formation of red blood cells, which help transport oxygen through your body. When your iron levels are low, it can weaken your immune system and cause you to feel fatigued all the time. If you think your iron levels are low, try bringing these foods Read More...
Why you should stop checking your smartphone before bed
If you’re checking your facebook before you go to bed, cut it out. A clinical researcher looked into what happens when you stare at your screen before you sleep, and the negative effects on your brain and body are worse than previously thought. For everything you need to know about the effects of Read More...
Identity secession: California is declaring surfing its state sport
California is continuing to distance itself culturally and philosophically from much of the geographical US. The state greeted 2018 by enshrining new protections for undocumented immigrants, tougher gun laws, and recreational marijuana. These positions are all out of step with this moment in Read More...
Geologists find bacteria that takes traces of gold and turns them into nuggets
Your old mobile phone could hold value long after you throw it in the bin with a team of Australian researchers working to unlock the gold inside.Geologists have discovered bacteria on a patch of earth in regional Queensland that takes natural traces of gold and turns them into nuggets. The Read More...
China's waste import ban has upended the global recycling industry
For years China was the world's top destination for recyclable trash, but a ban on certain imports has left nations scrambling to find new dumping grounds for growing piles of garbage. The decision was announced in July and came into force on January 1, giving companies from Europe to the United Read More...
Researchers are building better batteries using crumpled graphene balls
In the quest to improve on the lithium-ion batteries that power today's mobile devices and electric vehicles, lithium-metal batteries hold a lot of potential. Although they promise to hold much more energy per charge, they do have shortcomings in their current form, particularly when it comes to Read More...