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.
Renewables bring down the wholesale cost of energy, finds new study
A new report shows that renewables are cutting the wholesale price of energy and lessening the impact of subsidies on bill payers. The report has been published today by independent energy company Good Energy and is backed by experts at the University of Sheffield. It follows recent announcements Read More...
China steps up efforts to tackle curtailment of renewable energy
BEIJING China is urging its top wind and solar power production provinces to prioritize transmission of renewable energy over conventional energy sources as it seeks to get more clean power onto the grid. China has installed more wind farms than any other country but not all of the power generated Read More...
This U.S. state just became the world's greatest renewables market
Renewable energy developers, take note. There’s a new spot on Earth leading the way for projects in solar, wind, and other sources of green power. That’s because of a new bill, signed into law late last week in the state, mandating a massive buildout in renewable power capacity, in a Read More...
China’s sany group to invest $3 billion in renewable energy in India
Yet another Chinese company has announced huge investment plans in India’s renewable energy sector.China-based construction equipment manufacturer, Sany Group, has announced plans to invest $3 billion in developing renewable energy assets in India after meeting with the country’s Prime Read More...
The key to cheap electric cars? Ditch the steering wheel
Mark Frohmayer loves to drive. But he’s never quite been able to square that passion with his environmental concerns. He just found the idea of using a gas-powered, two-ton contraption to carry a single person a few miles each day absurd. Eight years ago—before the Tesla Roadster hit Read More...
Kites can harness energy where wind turbines can't
Windmills have been providing power to the world for ages but they have always had one limitation: height. The higher the altitude, the stronger and more consistent the wind is, which is why Italian company Kitenergy has developed technology that harnesses the power of the wind from a kite flying Read More...
Urban waste In Africa offers large source of electricity
For renewable energy researchers in Europe, now is the time to look closely at what is happening with waste in Africa. The estimated electricity production from the total waste generated in Africa could reach 122.2 TWh in 2025, reports the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This kind Read More...
Volvo's first fully electric car will arrive in 2019
Volvo's been bullish about self-driving vehicles, but it's much more coy when it comes to electric cars. The company's latest XC90 has a hybrid edition, and there's an existing V60 plug-in, but nothing fully electric. Finally, the Swedish auto-maker is ready to go all in, confirming an all-electric Read More...
Toyota wants gasoline cars to go the way of the dinosaurs
I seem to recall a period not that long ago when one’s worth was dependent on the size of one’s wheels. Bush was in office, Kid Rock topped the charts, and electric cars were about as common as unicorns. In those dark times of giant, gas-guzzling SUVs, otherwise decent humans drove Read More...
Volkswagen is going electric to overcome diesel scandal
Analysts believe Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal will speed up the transition to electric cars. Volkswagen is betting on that too. That’s why the German automaker is making a quick U-turn from diesel and going full throttle to further develop its own hybrid and electric cars to save its Read More...