How to go solar if you cannot put panels on your roof
Renewable energy has become a viable part of the energy portfolio of many modern delivery services. Options for renewable energy now include solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, biomass, and geothermal. The concept of solar energy is familiar to many people in the public, yet many people still Read More...
Texas has enough sun and wind to quit coal, Rice researchers say
Texas might have the perfect environment to quit coal for good. Texas is one of the only places—potentially in the world—where the natural patterns of wind and sun could produce power around the clock, according to new research from Rice Read More...
First no-kill eggs hit supermarket shelves in Berlin
Scientists discovered a way to determine the sex of chicks before they hatch, which may prevent the slaughtering of an estimated 4-6 billion male chicks each year. The process can tell a chick’s gender nine days before an egg has been fertilized, and has the potential to put a stop to the Read More...
Virtual reality to be used as therapeutic treatment for nightmare disorder
Virtual reality could soon be used as a therapeutic treatment for patients suffering from often-occurring nightmares. Researchers conducted a study in which they presented participants with nightmare-like imagery that could then manipulate to be less threatening. The therapy was associated with a Read More...
Scientists unveil technology that brings dying coral reefs back to life
Scientists developed an innovative device that succumbs underwater and pours life back into coral reefs which are suffering dramatically due to climate change. The briefcase-size submersible is designed to move autonomously along damaged sections of reef, seeding them with hundreds of thousands of Read More...
German town to be first in the country to tax single-use plastic products
A town in southwest Germany plans to pass legislation that will tax retailers for using disposable plastic items in their shops, cafes, and fast food restaurants. The measures include taxing single-use plastic items such as to-go coffee cups, pizza boxes, and other food delivery containers. The Read More...
How rejection can help you become more resilient
Whether it’s being cut out by a friend, turned down from a job application, or simply not getting your feelings reciprocated, rejection can be very overwhelming and painful. But researchers point out that knock-backs can actually increase your resilience and help you grow and apply the lessons Read More...
How this woman-owned sewing studio in Texas combats the refugee crisis
According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, there are more than 65 million displaced people in the world, and 22 million are refugees. In the United States, the number of annual, resettled refugees is less than 25,000 (as of Read More...
New York’s new wage law for Uber drivers is a lesson for cities around the world
New York City has set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers—the first for ride-hail drivers in the Read More...
City of North Vancouver requires EV charging capability in all new parking spots
This is leadership … almost. Well, sort of. It’s getting there. We’ve been aching for some real, serious, winning leadership on climate and cleantech matters. Not just “aggressive” 2040 targets, and not the procurement of just a few electric buses. We need leadership that pulls the Read More...