Progress made toward more powerful lithium-air battery for electric cars
Yes, electric cars are the future. But what type of green and clean future is it, when we get stuck if our car battery is dead? Scientists are working harder than ever to try and fix the electric car range-problem. And a new solution is in sight: the lithium-air battery. In theory, a lithium-air Read More...
The UK hopes to power its homes from the energy of Iceland's volcanoes
When it comes to renewable energy, Iceland is doing it right. The remote island country reportedly meets around 95% of its own electricity needs using the power of its volcanoes and now the UK hopes to enjoy the benefits of geothermal energy as well. The two countries have joined together to create Read More...
This building doesn’t need an AC: The building itself is an AC
Dutch architect Ben Bronsema has developed what sounds like any office worker’s worst nightmare: a large building with no electric air conditioning system. But nobody needs to worry. It’s only because this building itself acts an air conditioner. Without the need for electric fans, this Read More...
7 body language tips to give the best impression
When making an impression, your body language can be more important then the words coming from your mouth. Having good body language can make you look confident and in control in the eyes of another, allowing you to capture someone’s attention without saying a word. Here are 7 tips to help you Read More...
Learn how mindfulness can disrupt your business (and change your life)
It's a sad fact of life, but one we've grown accustomed to, that the workplace is often draining, demanding and disruptive. At its worst, it becomes a culture that breeds toxicity, but even at its best, stress is the norm. In our constant state of rushing from one assignment (or crisis) to another, Read More...
Study: Humans driving cars are more likely to hurt other humans than self-driving cars
With autonomous vehicle operators now required to report their crashes, we finally have some data to compare robot drivers to human drivers when it comes to road safety. Here’s one good argument for a robot-driving future: Human drivers are more likely to get in crashes that hurt or kill Read More...
8 different ways to meditate (for those who can’t sit still)
As I’ve said before, if you really want to change your life and pursue personal excellence, meditation is essential. But there are a lot of people (those diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, for example) who simply can’t sit still. For these folks, sitting quietly with their eyes closed for more than a Read More...
Nature wins! Ford looks to biomimicry to sustain auto industry
Biomimicry might not be the first word that comes to mind in association with the US automotive industry, but if the Ford Motor Company has any say in the matter, that’s going to change sooner rather than later. Earlier this week Ford teased out some news about its exploration of two-way Read More...
Strong sustainability track record can account for 11% of a company's value
How much is a good reputation worth? Volkswagen recently demonstrated the cost of a bad one: in the two days after its emissions scandal broke, its share price plummeted, wiping out almost almost $28bn in market value. On Wednesday, the broader cost of that scandal became clear when the carmaker Read More...
Spooked by sugar, Americans search for healthier Halloween treats
The so-called war on sugar has a new battleground: Halloween. Some Americans are so spooked about the harmful effects of sugar they are finding healthier ways to indulge during the holiday, without disappointing children by handing out apples. Sugary chocolates still dominate Halloween candy handed Read More...