Science
From mathematics and AI to medicine and psychology, The Optimist Daily features the latest news on discoveries, technological advances, and breakthroughs in the world of science. Our Science section is here to engage and enlighten you.
Your 21st-century car will be zero-emissions and smart
Silicon Valley and Detroit are now in a race to reinvent the automobile — delivering zero tailpipe emissions, autonomous driving, and seamless voice-connectivity between the car, all your digital devices, your home and place of work. Think iPhone compared to landline in visualizing the scale Read More...
Significant decline in coal-burning in China signals major turnaround
Coal-burning in China is in significant decline, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The new data is good news for the fight against climate change and shows a major turnaround for one of the world’s biggest polluters as it continues its transition to clean energy; earlier this Read More...
Self-driving cars will save on fuel and cut down substantially on greenhouse gas emissions
While there's more testing than real life to self-driving cars, it seems they will be part of the future. Automakers like Audi, BMW, Ford and Toyota continue developing their versions of the technology and Google sends driverless cars around the streets of California. Meanwhile, president Obama Read More...
In India, solar power tariff at record low
The solar power tariff fell to an all-time low, with Finland-based energy firm Fortum Finnsurya Energy quoting Rs 4.34 a unit to bag the mandate to set up a 70-mw solar plant under NTPC's Bhadla Solar Park tender. "This is the lowest solar tariff so far in India. This has happened because of Read More...
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car promises 200+ miles of range for "around $30,000"
After introducing the Bolt EV concept last year, in all its orange-palette glory, GM has now unveiled the production version of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which will go into commercial production at the end of 2016. The big selling points are the "more than 200 miles of range" at a price "around Read More...
Denmark sets world record for wind energy production
Denmark has set a world record for wind energy. The achievement is hailed as "the key to stop global warming". Last year, almost 40% of electricity consumption used in the country came from its wind turbines, making it the world's leading nation in wind-based power. In January, this figure Read More...
Tesla Model X now offers synthetic leather, for vegan appeal
Tesla's electric cars have won a loyal following from customers, thanks to their zero-emission powertrains, performance, and copious technology. But there's a subset of Tesla customers who weren't completely satisfied with the company's offerings. Vegan buyers have taken issue with Tesla's use of Read More...
Benefits from renewable energy programs far outweigh costs
The benefits of renewable energy for the environment are well-known. Even so, policies that push for clean energy are being criticized by opponents who claim they increase electricity costs for consumers. A new report from Berkeley Lab’s Energy Analysis & Environmental Impacts department Read More...
Renewable energy can make the world richer and happier
Doubling clean power generation within 15 years could add $1.3 trillion to global GDP and improve wellbeing, says International Renewable Energy Agency, UN-backed think tank. A new report, released on Saturday, shows the benefits of ditching coal, oil and gas for domestic resources that counter Read More...
Germany to spend billions supporting electric car expansion
Among European nations, Germany is one of the least active when it comes to policies promoting electric cars. Even as the country's powerful auto industry has turned more attention to plug-in cars, government support for them has been largely limited to political speeches. But now German Economy Read More...