Pufferfish-inspired drone expands itself to prevent harmful collisions
When a pufferfish feels threatened, the marine animal makes itself larger by inflating its body like a balloon. Drawing inspiration from this undersea creature’s defense mechanism, a group of engineers has developed an innovative structure that can solve some of the safety issues related to Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Try this simple trick to eat slower and more mindfully
The core principle behind mindful eating is not about what you eat, but about how you eat it. When you eat absent-mindedly, as you might do in front of the TV, then you are prone to eat quicker and more than you might need. This can lead to less than desirable health outcomes. However, when you Read More...
Australia to build a giant solar farm that will be visible from space
Australia is preparing to become home to the world’s largest solar farm, with the project expected to generate enough energy to power places as far away as Singapore. Called Sun Cable, the 10-gigawatt solar farm will occupy 120 square kilometers on a remote patch of the outback in the Read More...
Burger King is testing reusable containers for sandwiches and drinks
Amid growing awareness about the world’s plastic binge, fast-food chains have come under increasing pressure from the public to shrink their environmental footprint. Last month, for example, we saw McDonald’s partner with reusable packaging brand Loop to experiment with reusable cups. Now, Read More...
Uber set to invest millions in EV charging points in London
Uber wants its drivers to switch to electric cars. To persuade drivers in London, the ride-sharing giant has pledged to invest more than £5 million ($6.5 million) in public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “Drivers consistently tell us that having reliable, accessible charging near Read More...
A reader’s dream: Have a look at the world’s most stunning libraries
The powerful thing about books is that once you open one up, it can transport you to an entirely different world. Where you read your book doesn’t necessarily matter—the book will bring you to new places and new pools of knowledge. With that said, there’s nothing quite like visiting a Read More...