This home generates income by producing more energy than it needs
The use of cars and homes comes with expenses. So we know. But that’s going to change. In the future electric cars can store and sell energy while they are not being used. And homes can become power stations that generate income to pay for mortgages. This home in England’s East Sussex makes Read More...
The 94-old inventor of the lithium battery now has a better battery
Some people have the wrong name. The inventor of the lithium-ion battery, that likely powers the device you’re reading this on right now, is 94 years old—but not satisfied with his invention as his last name would suggest. John Goodenough of the University of Texas at Austin has invented a Read More...
Immigrants have made America. Here are 5 pioneers of the energy industry
The president is trying it again, and it may be helpful to remind him once more that anti-immigrant policies turn away bright young people. That’s why policies that suppress immigration also suppress innovation. Here are five pioneers who revolutionized the energy industry and who came to the Read More...
Study: Having sex doesn’t make you happier, it’s the snuggling, during, and after
People who have more sex are happier. Numerous studies attest to that. One even found that having sex once a week, as opposed to monthly, boosts spirits more than earning an extra $50,000 per year. But it’s not the orgasm. New research makes clear that sex itself isn’t what makes us happier, Read More...
These “crab cakes” are made from heart of palm and artichoke
Here’s a little help on your vegetarian path: A delicious recipe for a seafood classic lookalike. These hearts of palm and artichoke cakes have a lot going for them beyond their ability to mimic one of the most beloved dishes of the Mid-Atlantic Read More...
Solar power now least expensive source of electricity in 60 countries
March 5th, 2017 by Steve Hanley Solar power is now the least expensive source of electricity in 60 countries around the world, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Why is that important? Many of those countries are part of the developing world, places where, until recently, people have Read More...
The world’s first carbon-neutral town could end up in the most polluted country
Meenangadi, India In November 2015, Thomas Isaac, a 64-year-old economist and finance minister for the Indian state of Kerala, traveled to Paris to present a paper on waste disposal at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. He came back to Kerala with an audacious plan: Turn Meenangadi, a Read More...
Urban jungle: saving city wildlife with trees, green roofs and pools
The federal government recently released the Threatened Species Prospectus, showcasing the numerous opportunities for businesses to be involved in conservation. This is great for the bush, but what about the wildlife that calls the city home? With more than 80 percent of Australia’s population Read More...
Beautiful pictures: This photographer shot every national park in just one year
“Now, more than ever, we need to support these incredible natural treasures.” Since the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, in 1872, 58 more were created – symbols of some of the United States’ most beautiful and important natural resources. The parks are governed by Read More...
How a college kid made his Honda Civic self-driving for $700
Brevan Jorgenson’s grandma kept her cool when he took her for a nighttime spin in the Honda Civic he’s modified to drive itself on the highway. A homemade device in place of the rear-view mirror can control the brakes, accelerator, and steering, and it uses a camera to identify road Read More...