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Renewables will be the dominant source of energy sooner than you think
The plummeting price of renewable energy has led to a massive increase in clean energy capacity around the world. In fact, China is expected to become the first major country where renewables become the dominant source of energy in 2022. Spain and the United Arab Emirates are expected to reach grid Read More...
Your microbiome is vital. Here’s how to keep it healthy.
The microbiome is one of the most complex biological systems on earth. Until 25 years ago, we knew nothing at all about it, but slowly we’ve come to find out how crucial it is for our overall health. Unfortunately, our microbiomes are constantly under attack from our modern lifestyles. Here’s Read More...
Venezuela’s own oil-backed cryptocurrency is available for presale today
Venezuela launched the presale of its own cryptocurrency, the petro, today. There are currently 82 million tokens available, which the government plans to follow with an initial coin offering (ICO) launch in a month. It’s the world’s first sovereign cryptocurrency, built on the Ethereum Read More...
Problem-solving could be key to grey squirrels' success, study finds
The ability to solve problems may explain why grey squirrels are thriving at the expense of native red ones in the UK, research suggests. Wild greys and reds were presented with an easy task (opening a transparent lid) and a difficult version (a more complex process of pushing and pulling levers) Read More...
Translucent ‘hugging’ towers could help clean Hong Kong’s air pollution
Architect Suraksha Acharya from Midori Architects has proposed a pair of ultra-green translucent towers for the Hong Kong skyline. The futuristic Aero Hive skyscrapers are clad in an organic facade interspersed with greenery that leads up to the towers’ expansive open-air rooftop gardens. The Read More...
Ikea joins Big Clean Switch to offer 100 percent renewable energy tariff
Ikea is calling for households to join its latest joint venture – a collective energy switch that promises an exclusive 100 percent renewable electricity tariff. The furniture retailer has joined forces with the “Big Clean Switch” campaign to use a collective switch to secure cheaper green Read More...
This computer uses light—not electricity—to train AI algorithms
William Andregg ushers me into the cluttered workshop of his startup Fathom Computing and gently lifts the lid from a bulky black box. Inside, a green light glows faintly from a collection of lenses, brackets, and cables that resemble an exploded telescope. It’s a prototype computer that Read More...
China is placing a ban on fishing in the Yellow River starting this year
Illegal fishing is rampant on the Yellow River, the second largest river in China. That’s why the Chinese government will ban fishing in the Yellow River between April 1 and June 30 every year starting this year. The ban aims to protect aquatic organisms in the river as excessive fishing Read More...
Does attending church regularly help you live longer?
A number of studies have shown that there is a positive relationship between attending religious services and living a long time. Another study published last year found that regular service attendance was linked to reductions in the body’s stress responses and even in mortality. However, you Read More...
Science is bringing on a revolution in the relationship we have with animals
Plenty of research suggests that animals, from the chicken to the octopus, can feel in a similar way to humans. Despite our knowledge that animals have sentience, we continue to ignore this and allow for inhumane practices like branding to be done on animals. If animals can feel, shouldn’t they Read More...