How technology is sparing the environment in Africa from poaching and deforestation
If a man or woman were to witness an incident of poaching in Africa years ago, they would feel powerless not being able to do something. Now if it happens, any witness can call authorities and help the situation. That’s what smartphones are doing in many of Africa’s countries. They’re Read More...
Dropping prices for renewables makes transitioning from coal a bargain
When Oregon passed legislation that requires utilities to stop generating electricity from coal by 2030, utility company Pacific Power claimed the switch to renewable energy would skyrocket the price of electricity. Clean energy project developers came out with a report that suggests otherwise, Read More...
Virtual reality is helping paraplegics regain control of their limbs
Researchers at Duke University are using virtual reality to teach paraplegic patients to walk again, and so far, the results have been astounding. Aided by devices such as exoskeletons and robotic arms powered by brain activity converted into electric signals, the patients recovered partial control Read More...
After 2,168 years Michael Phelps beats Leonidas
We are not sure who's keeping the records, but the statistic is quite amazing. The last time that an Olympic athlete won 12 gold medals during four consecutive Olympic Games was in 152 B.C when Leonidas won his last 3 gold medals at age 36. Now 31-year old Michael Phelps has won his 13th Read More...
How to reset your diet
Vacations often go hand in hand with indulging, but it can be hard to abstain from doing the same when you return from a trip. Bad habits though can turn into bad diet, and before you know it you could be packing on unwanted weight. Here are 10 ways to reset your diet to get your eating habits back Read More...
New desalination tech could help quench global thirst
The world is on the verge of a water crisis. Rainfall shifts caused by climate change plus the escalating water demands of a growing world population threaten society’s ability to meet its mounting needs. By 2025, the United Nations predicts, 2.4 billion people will live in regions of intense Read More...
Taking on Tesla: China's WM Motor sees mass market electric cars
It remains more promise than product, but the electric vehicle (EV) sector is drawing more talent from mainstream automakers which are reluctant to go full tilt at the new technology. Making the jump can mean better pay and pioneering opportunities. One Chinese-backed start-up with around 900 Read More...
Olympics chefs are cooking extra food for Rio's poor
A group of international chefs has launched an effort to tackle the widespread hunger problem in Rio de Janeiro by cooking surplus food donated from the Olympic Village and serving it to impoverished residents. The 31st Olympic Games in the Brazilian city have faced major criticism as the country Read More...
HullCoins well spent? City's 'Bitcoin for volunteers' offers a new way to pay
Once upon a time, English teachers who couldn’t think of anything else to do with their classes always had “the life story of a penny” to fall back on. Roald Dahl remembers having to do it once for “prep”. In his version, a lump of copper is excavated from a South American mine, shipped Read More...
Growing number of firms back electric fleet transition
Go Ultra Low Company announces over 60 organisations have now committed make at least five per cent of their fleets electric by 2020 Transport for London (TfL) and the University of Cambridge are among 65 public and private sector organisations that have pledged to promote the adoption of electric Read More...