Five things to know about China’s electric-car boom
In 2018, more electric cars were sold in China than in the rest of the world combined. The Chinese government has spent nearly $60 billion in the last decade to create an industry that builds electric cars, while also reducing the number of licenses available for gasoline-powered cars to increase Read More...
Study: THC to prevent development of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists tested the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the active compounds in marijuana, and discovered that it can promote the removal of a protein responsible for the progression of Alzheimer’s. The finding supports the results of previous studies that found evidence of the Read More...
The best time to take your medicine is when your genes are most active
A new study shows that you should take notice of your body’s circadian rhythm when taking your medicine as many genes that direct the production of proteins targeted by drugs have a daily cycle of activity. For example, medication to manage a hyperactive thyroid could be most effective if Read More...
Japan found an abundant reserve of valuable rare-earth minerals
Japan has found a deposit of rare earth minerals abundant enough to supply the world’s needs for years to come. These elements hold great value because they help make many technologies perform with reduced weight, reduced emissions, and energy consumption, and are integral to our modern lifestyle Read More...
Local businesses are pitching in to prevent Yellowstone from closing down
Amid the government shutdown, National Parks are suffering from a lack of employees to collect entrance fees, gather trash or clean bathrooms. Thus, with overflowing trash and unsanitary toilets, parks are shutting down. An exception is Yellowstone National Park, which is benefiting from local Read More...
Why and how to become more intellectually humble
Admitting you’re wrong can be a difficult task but acknowledging your cognitive blind spots is a crucial tool for learning. Embracing intellectual humility as a virtue means that you’re recognizing that the things you believe in might, in fact, be wrong. Most important of all, by being Read More...
One of America’s most progressive new political leaders is a white, middle-aged man
Gavin Newsom, 51, was sworn in yesterday as California’s newest governor—and his budget suggests that he plans to make families a Read More...
Coal plants are closing, despite Trump’s efforts
Coal is on a downward swing despite President Donald Trump’s best efforts to frame himself as a champion of the industry. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, more coal power plants closed during Trump’s first two years in the White House than in Obama’s entire Read More...
Seawater turns into freshwater through solar energy: A new low-cost technology
A study conducted at Politecnico di Torino and published by the journal Nature Sustainability promotes an innovative and low-cost technology to turn seawater into drinking water, thanks to the use of solar energy Read More...
Jair Bolsonaro can be stopped from trashing the Amazon – here's how
The inauguration of Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, has triggered fears that rates of deforestation in the Amazon will increase. There are indeed good reasons for concern about Bolsonaro's administration. But several factors, both domestic and transnational, could constrain its ability to Read More...