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Renewables are set to start outpacing coal power this month
It’s becoming a familiar sight across America: coal-fired smokestacks looming over towns and cities that no longer produce any smoke, a testament to the clean energy revolution currently taking place. Coal, long the king of the power sector, has already been dethroned by natural gas, a much Read More...
Engineers develop squishy robots designed to aid rescue in disaster areas
From mowing lawns and cleaning windows to lending a hand to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, robots are being designed to do an ever-expanding set of tasks. Now, Squishy Robotics, a Berkeley-based startup, has come up with squishy shape-shifting, sensory robots, with potential Read More...
In the future, air conditioners could capture carbon rather than creating it
The air-conditioner has become somewhat of a poster child for climate change, cooling your home while eating lots of energy and spewing heat and emissions into the atmosphere. But what if we could weaponize air conditioning units to help pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere instead? According Read More...
This startup creates new affordable housing—without constructing new buildings
Affordable housing is expensive to build–and that means construction is happening far too slowly to meet demand. In Atlanta, a startup called PadSplit is adding new affordable units more quickly by reusing rooms in single-family homes instead. Rather than building new buildings, PadSplit works Read More...
A new algorithm is helping California scrub thousands of cannabis convictions
In the US, having a criminal record has dramatic consequences on your ability to live a normal life. From not being able to buy a home to being rejected from a job, one conviction can make it almost impossible for a person to assimilate back into society. This reality is especially sour for people Read More...
Technology is helping bridge the divide between young Israelis and Palestinians
In the fractured lands of Israel and Palestine, many young people from opposite sides never have the chance to meet each other. That’s problematic, especially for the goal of bridging divides and bringing peace between the two communities. As a way to bring both sides together, a group of Read More...
How close is Apple to fulfilling its circular ambitions?
Since Apple announced in 2017 its ambitious goal of making all new iPhones, Macs and other products from 100 percent recycled or renewable materials, its progress has been hard to track. Last month, however, Apple grounded its aspirations in action, publicly sharing materials recovery rates and Read More...
Enjoy the outdoors with these earth-friendly spring activities
Flowers are blossoming, trees are growing greener by the day, and people are slowly transitioning from winter coats to shorts and flip-flops. Yes, it must be spring—the perfect time to head outdoors and feel renewed. It’s also the perfect time to contribute to a healthier planet with some Read More...
This device allows you to grow microgreens in your own kitchen all year-round
Nothing beats freshly harvested greens in a salad, sandwich or wrap, except when you’re able to skip the store and harvest them in the comfort of your own kitchen. Thanks to the MicroFarm – a clever countertop module – you will soon be able to do that. The device is the product of Mother, an Read More...
Tesla plans to cut the price of its solar panels by as much as 41%
One of the main problems with solar rooftop installations is they can be quite heavy on the pocket, at least in the short run. The average cost of a residential rooftop solar system today is about $2.98 per watt, $1.00 out of which goes to so-called soft costs – things like design, sales Read More...