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Craving silence? Have a look at this map
Research demonstrates that most of the urban population in the US as well as Europe live with noise levels averaging 50 decibels plus. An average noise of 50 decibels has been shown, in study after study, to increase the level of stress hormones in the human body, and to make us more susceptible to Read More...
What happens if we start solar geo-engineering—and then suddenly stop?
Volcanoes, nuclear war, and solar geo-engineering. With a research portfolio that includes all three, Alan Robock is used to thinking about sudden, catastrophic change. A professor of environmental science at Rutgers University, Robock studies the movement of small particles and liquids through Read More...
Plastic waste: network of water refill points aims to tackle problem
Consumers will be encouraged to refill their water bottles free of charge in tens of thousands of shops, cafes, businesses and water fountains in England under plans announced by the water industry. The national scheme aims to fight the growing scourge of waste created by single-use plastic by Read More...
How to be a leader without having to act like one
It's been largely assumed that to run a successful business today, good leadership is required. But it's not the end of the world for leaders who worry that they're low on charisma or can't stir employees' hearts and minds. Maybe they don't particularly want to, and that's Read More...
Glucose-tracking smart contact lens is comfortable enough to wear
The concept of a smart contact lens has been around for a while. To date, though, they haven't been all that comfortable: they tend to have electronics built into hard substrates that make for a lens which can distort your vision, break down and otherwise cause discomfort. A team of Korean Read More...
Volvo to put electric trucks on the road this year
This week, Volvo is adding itself to the list of many truck manufacturers working on electric trucks. The Swedish group says that it will bring the electric trucks to the road as soon as this year, starting with a line of medium-sized Read More...
Commercial flights on electric planes could be a reality sooner than you think.
Norway’s major airport infrastructure operator announced it wants to have 100 percent of all short-haul flights to be fully electric by 2040 at the latest. We’re talking about flights of about 1.5 hours or less, but still, it’s a big deal. For one, short-haul flights are far more polluting Read More...
The myths that stand in the way of women leaders
If we want what’s been dubbed “The Year of the Woman” to be more than a slogan, we also need significant numbers of women heading our biggest companies and institutions, the organizations that can drive real change. And that won’t happen unless we recognize that the world still operates Read More...
Even without subsidies, renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels in America
Despite Trump’s efforts, renewable energy costs continue to decline while fossil fuels get pushed further from profitability. In fact, building new wind is actually cheaper than running existing coal in many parts of the U.S. Considering that this has all happened without the help of subsidies, Read More...
It may have started as a joke but Elon Musk’s tunnel under LA is getting serious
Elon Musk is at it again, but instead of trying to reach outerspace, this time he’s trying to go underground with the goal of solving the traffic woes of Los Angeles. The Boring Company, which is owned by Musk, went before the Culver City Council this week with its proposal to dig a 6.5 mile Read More...