California to launch its own satellite to monitor greenhouse gas levels
Frustrated by Trump’s attempts to minimize NASA’s role in monitoring climate change, California Governor Jerry Brown has announced that California will launch a satellite of its own. The satellite is part of a project to ensure that the state can monitor greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate Read More...
Self-control is the beginning of success
Researchers in the UK recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day and help boost your Read More...
Have a laugh with this year’s funniest animal photos
Watching animals play around and act silly can make any human being smile. For that reason, a duo of wildlife photographers created The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which has been delivering hilarious animal photos for four years. From waltzing Komodo dragons to curious polar bears, get Read More...
Rap artists’ new love for Teslas is a good thing for the planet
Whether you like or not, celebrities can have a major influence on what the public takes a liking to. That’s why it’s good news that famous hip-hop artists like Kanye West are buying and bringing publicity to Teslas. Hip-hop artists have long been impressed by Ferraris, Benzes, and other Read More...
New bike path in the Netherlands shows roads can be made using recycled plastic
A Dutch city by the name of Zwolle has created a bike path made almost entirely out of recycled plastic. Although the road looks like red asphalt, the path path makes use of plastic that typically has little value, like old plastic bottles and beer cups from festivals. The design also makes use of Read More...
If you want to learn better, pick up a pencil and start drawing
Even if you ‘can't draw’, there’s a special reason you should do it: It helps us think better. Drawing isn’t necessarily an art. Rather, it’s a process that can foster close observation, analytical thinking, patience, and even humility. Even if you’re no Leonardo da Vinci, here’s why Read More...
Community Microgrids for Disaster Resilience: A follow-up to “True Grid”
By Kristy Jansen California is suffering through a brutal fire season, Europe has faced a nasty heatwave all summer, and Japan recently experienced its worst typhoon in 25 years. 2017 was the costliest year for natural disasters in U.S. history with losses exceeding $1 billion, at a total Read More...
The Tesla of China is entering the American market
Nio is the only premium electric vehicle in China besides Tesla, and Nio’s seven-seat SUV is actually much cheaper than the Tesla Model X. Now Nio has listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange as they prepare to become available on the market in Europe and the US. Whether Nio’s cheaper Read More...
This type of exercise burns the most calories in the shortest amount of time
For the most efficient exercise in terms of calories burnt, you need to do something that engages the most muscles at a time. The more muscles you use, the more energy you spend, which requires your body to rapidly burn calories. If you have little time and want to get the most out of your Read More...
London’s half-marathon is replacing plastic bottles with edible water pouches
Following a marathon, it is common to see the streets littered with plastic bottles or cups. The London Half Marathon is attempting to make its event more environmentally friendly this year by eliminating plastic bottles and cup distribution to athletes. As a replacement, runners will be handed Read More...