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...
Belgium’s World Cup team shows why English is the winning global language
After their miraculous win over Japan, the Belgium World Cup team is about to become an unstoppable force in uniting the famously divided country. The North of the country speaks Flemish that is closely related to Dutch; the southern part speaks Walloon that is closely related to French. But in Read More...
Google set the example, now dozens of big companies buy clean energy
In 2010, Google was the first big company to buy renewable energy from a wind farm in Iowa. It was an innovation approach. Google wanted to be powered by clean energy. It was not possible to generate enough energy on-site. At the same time, regulations in the U.S. made it impossible for Read More...
Recycling breakthrough: this process turns 10 plastic bags into liquid in 3 hours
Yesterday, we published the news about plastic eating bacteria that can help solve the plastic pollution crisis. Today, there's another breakthrough: a company has been able to create a chemical process that turns plastic bags into a liquid that can be a resource for other chemical processes. It Read More...
Lessons in recycling: take this quiz
This is a familiar problem for many people: you stand in front of the trash cans but with your best intentions you don't know where the paper cup or the plastic bag in your hands belong. Take this quiz and it may be easier for you next time. The colors of the cans may vary from country to country Read More...
The Japanese practice that will change your eating habits
Centuries from now, when A.I. is growing its own flesh and constantly tweaking its code for more longevity, it will study the strange practices of Homo sapiens. Among the many fascinating and strange relics it will stumble upon will be the all-you-can-eat buffet. The notion that an animal would Read More...
Seattle just became the first major city to ban plastic straws
Seattle just became the first major U.S. city to officially ban plastic straws and utensils. The new requirement, which went into effect on July 1, effectively bans local businesses from using plastic utensils and straws, under penalty of a $250 fine. Seattle had banned the use of non-recyclable, Read More...