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Unwanted gadgets are polluting the world. Here’s how to recycle them properly
While we're continuously coming up with new technologies, we still haven’t figured out what to do with the outdated stuff. Every time we’re buying new gadgets, we’re left with unwanted ones that often end up in the trash--with serious consequences for the environment. Tossing your electronics Read More...
Meet the creator of the meat-free burgers of Impossible Foods
On an otherwise unadorned table at an event space overlooking Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, glass bowls displayed the constituent parts of the Impossible Burger. One contained a B-vitamin-laced potato protein paste, another wheat protein, a third a globule of coconut oil. In a fourth, shimmering Read More...
Graphene used to make stronger, greener concrete
Graphene, the "wonder material" composed of a one-atom-thick sheet of linked carbon atoms, is the world's strongest manmade material. Now, scientists have used it to create a new type of concrete that is much stronger, water-resistant and eco-friendly than what we're used Read More...
Electrify America to install ultra-fast chargers at 100+ Walmart stores
Let's hope they are near the highways. By the end of next year, Porsche will have installed 500 fast charging stations at its dealerships and convenient highway locations all across America. But they aren't the only ones stepping up in terms of electric vehicle charging Read More...
Lockheed says 'flow' battery will boost use of renewable power
Lockheed Martin Corp hopes to launch a new “flow” battery made of inexpensive, nontoxic materials that can help utilities save money and use more renewable energy, company officials Read More...
Elon Musk shares stunning video of night sky above world’s largest battery
Tesla’s South Australia battery project is turning heads. CEO Elon Musk shared a time-lapse animation on Sunday of the Powerpack project under a starry night sky. The 100-megawatt installation in Hornsdale, providing enough power for 30,000 homes, has surprised commentators with its speedy Read More...
This church in the Netherlands houses books by day and parties by night
In the Netherlands, it’s common to see old churches that are converted into libraries, museums, and even music venues. It’s rare, however, to see a church that is all three of those things. In a village near the city of Den Bosch, architects have converted a beautiful church into a Read More...
What you can do to help the world cut down on plastic
Around Europe, there’s been a recent crackdown on plastics. These efforts are a positive sign that our relationship with plastic is changing, but it’s still not enough. According to the Ocean Conservancy, five countries in Asia are still dumping more plastic into the ocean than the rest of the Read More...
These are the foods you should be eating to improve your mental health
The Mirror recently ran a story about an 82-year-old dementia sufferer who got her memory back after changing her diet. It may sound a bit tabloid-esque, but there is serious evidence that diet can have a major impact on mental health and memory. In the story, the woman’s memory returns after Read More...
Tel-Aviv is a brilliant example of a smart city
We often hear about smart cities, but what actually defines one? First, a smart city must be people-centric. Second, a smart city relies on big data to operate efficiently. Third, the city must be virtual in the sense that essential information on just about everything must be online and Read More...