Colombia, FARC will announce peace deal: government sources
Colombia's government and Marxist FARC rebels will announce on Wednesday that they have reached a final peace agreement, three officials connected with the government negotiating team said. A deal would aim to bring an end to a half century of conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Read More...
Why one neuroscientist started blasting his core
Elite tennis players have an uncanny ability to clear their heads after making errors. They constantly move on and start fresh for the next point. They can’t afford to dwell on mistakes. Peter Strick is not a professional tennis player. He’s a distinguished professor and chair of the Read More...
These food apps will actually help you shop, cook, and eat better
So you’ve made the decision to reboot your diet: Eat healthier, cook more, and—once you download all the necessary apps—live your best food life. But choosing which app is worth your phone’s precious memory is harder than it looks. With new options appearing daily and each one claiming to Read More...
Investing in off-grid renewables in the developing world: what you need to know
At the Paris climate talks last December, governments agreed to work towards limiting global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. But the topic of financing developing countries to help them adapt to climate change and transition to clean energy became a sticking point during the Read More...
Years ago Russia researched the biological effects of microwave ovens... then banned them
What would your life be like if you didn't have a microwave oven? While your microwave certainly saves you time, is it slowly destroying your health? Not only do microwaves attract the most unhealthy, nutrient-depleted foods, but they also expose families to electromagnetic radiation that permeates Read More...
Coma patient's brain 'jumpstarted' in breakthrough experiment
A 25-year-old man who had barely emerged from a coma after a severe brain injury regained full consciousness after doctors used a pioneering ultrasound technique to “jump-start” his brain, scientists have revealed. Previously the only way to attempt this was to put electrodes directly Read More...
Apple becomes a green energy supplier, with itself as customer
Although much of Apple’s manufacturing is done offshore, it still has extensive needs for electric power in the United States — and not only for the sprawling new corporate campus it is building at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and its 270 retail stores around the country. One Read More...
New solar still makes tainted water drinkable using bubblewrap
Researchers from MIT have created a solar still made of bubble wrap and other simple materials that can make tainted water fit to drink. Solar stills typically require expensive lenses or other equipment, but this setup allows people to boil and distill water with no extra solar concentrator. The Read More...
These "trees" can turn wind into energy
A nice cool breeze in the summer would feel even better if the trees surrounding your yard were also generating electricity for your home. We’re used to the idea of capturing sunlight for energy, but now it’s also possible to capture wind energy through “wind trees.” Developed by a French Read More...
Scientists find way to produce plastic using much less energy
As much as we would love to rid the planet of plastic, the truth is we rely on it for everything from food packaging to smartphones. Besides plastic pollution, the process of making plastic is also expensive and strenuous on the earth. Scientists claim that may all change soon with their Read More...