The urban planning of global cities is looking more futuristic than ever
Integrating state-of-the art technology into urban development, countries like Qatar, India, and Malaysia are building futuristic cities which look like they’re out of a science fiction movie. Technologies that once seemed impossible, like driverless cars and drone taxis, are now popping up in Read More...
Scientists create a new type of bioplastic made out of olive seeds
A team of scientists from Istanbul has discovered a new way to produce bioplastic by using the cellulosic agent found in olive seeds. According to researchers, just one kilogram of this bioplastic, which is already being used in electronics and food packaging, reduces carbon dioxide emissions by Read More...
Germany’s energy sector to go coal-free by 2038
In its quest to move away from fossil fuels, Germany has decided to phase out all of its coal plants by 2038. The country is the last major bastion of coal-burning in north-western Europe and the dirtiest of fossil fuels still provides nearly 40 percent of Germany’s electricity. The decision to Read More...
96-year-old physicist to revolutionize the way we harness solar power
At 96, Arthur Ashkin became the oldest person ever to receive the Nobel Prize. Now he's using his savvy in physics to make the world better by seeking to revolutionize the way we harness solar energy. Ashkin’s lifelong fascination with light has led him to his latest invention – a device that Read More...
Major consumer brands to start using reusable containers for products
Major consumer goods companies have joined hands to create a recycling platform in an attempt to solve the plastic-waste problem. The platform is called Loop and it involves companies selling their products in reusable containers which are to be sent back by the consumers once the product is Read More...
Living a more minimalistic lifestyle will improve your day-to-day life
From having fewer financial burdens like debt or unnecessary expenses to decluttering your living space, living in a minimalistic way can significantly improve your life. Having less “stuff” can give you more space to breathe, think, move, create and also, connect with what you already have and Read More...
In the future, small electronic devices could be powered by static energy
When you think of static energy, you probably think of the little zap your randomly feel when you touch a doorknob. But now it seems the relatively unknown forces behind static energy might present a path to more sustainable, longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices, according to a Read More...
Reading fiction can make you a nicer and more empathetic person
Why is it that more and more people are reading old-fashioned printed books despite earlier predictions that technology would be the demise of deep reading? Maybe because they intuitively understand what science is just now getting around to proving—not only does reading make us smarter, it also Read More...
Scientists have designed a diet in order to save us as a species
If we want to save the planet from an environmental crisis, then we need a new philosophy for how to eat on planet Earth. That’s why an international commission of 37 scientists have put together a new diet plan called the “planetary health diet” that calls for a dramatic shift in the food we Read More...
These “impossible” success stories prove humanity is making great strides
In the midst of government shutdowns, injustice at the border, and continuing environmental problems, quite a few victories for goodness and progress have occurred in the last year. For example, the country of Niger has reportedly seen the growth of 200 million trees in the past three decades, Read More...