Flying robot can patrol homes autonomously while users are away
Drones are quickly deployable, discreet and autonomous, making them ideal for providing personal security, such as an ‘on-demand’ street light and as part of an external home security system, and now there’s a robot that can fly itself around the home to keep a lookout for Read More...
Taking driverless taxis will cost half as much as owning a car in the future
According to a financial firm, taking self-driving taxis to get from point A to point B will be half as expensive per mile as owning a car in the future. The firm also estimates that the typical household could save about $5,875 per year by switching to self-driving taxis in the Read More...
The shirt of the future will be made by methane-eating bacteria
Instead of using ancient fossil carbons to make materials, a startup wants to utilize the greenhouse gas methane to create a new model of garment production. To do this, the startup is feeding waste methane to a certain type of bacteria that eats it and produces biodegradable bio-polyester fibers. Read More...
These foods tell your brain to stop snacking
When we start to feel a tinge of hunger, we become suckers to the temptation of snacking. Luckily, scientists have found a list of foods that trick the brain into making us feel full. These foods, which include avocados, chicken, and lentils, have two key amino acids that tell your brain that Read More...
Saudi Arabia solar power auction sets new record
The solar industry has witnessed massive drops in energy prices over the past year, but never as low as the price at which Saudi Arabia may start receiving solar energy. This week, the oil-producing country announced that it has received offers from two solar companies to supply power for as little Read More...
What you can learn from Russell Brand’s way of dealing with anger
At one point in his life, British comedian Russell Brand was an addict. Now he maintains that his life is more balanced, and he gives all the credit to Transcendental Meditation. See here how Brand’s technique for dealing with the stresses of life can benefit Read More...
First global pledge to end cholera
Health officials from around the world are meeting in France to commit to preventing 90% of cholera deaths by 2030. The disease, which is spread through contaminated water, kills about 100,000 people every Read More...
Bitcoin’s rise may be like when ‘paper money displaced gold,’ says Goldman’s CEO
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein is weighing in on the biggest debate raging on Wall Street: the prospect for the burgeoning market for digital currencies. In a tweet, the prominent Wall Street executive and former trader appeared to signal that the jury is still out on bitcoin, but also cautioned Read More...
The perfect houseplant for your zodiac sign
Houseplants are the ultimate statement. Lush, draping greenery can make even the starkest of apartments worlds more Read More...
Scottish government bans fracking after public opposition
The Scottish government has banned fracking after a consultation found overwhelming public opposition and little economic justification for the industry. Paul Wheelhouse, the Scottish energy minister, told MSPs that allowing fracking would undermine the government’s ambitions to deeply cut Read More...