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BMW wants to sell half a million electric cars by 2019
German carmaker BMW aims to more than double the number of electric and hybrid vehicles it has sold to 500,000 by the end of 2019, Chief Executive Harald Krüger told German weekly Read More...
India unveils anti-smog cannon in fight against Delhi pollution
India has unveiled a new weapon against air pollution – an “anti-smog gun” which authorities hope will clear the skies above New Delhi but which environmentalists say amounts to a band-aid solution. The cannon’s Indian manufacturers say the fine Read More...
The way these geeks are using science to make chocolate will blow your mind
Most of the chocolate that we eat is made by big companies. They mix low-quality cocoa beans from all over the world and then overroast them and add a ton of sugar, fake vanilla, cocoa butter and other additives to make the taste and texture the same each time. What we think chocolate tastes like Read More...
McDonald’s is introducing a vegan burger to its menus
In an attempt to appeal to a wider audience, McDonald’s is going to start selling a vegan burger in hundreds of restaurants across Sweden and Finland. The meatless burger, which has been dubbed the McVegan, consists of a soy patty, bun, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, mustard, oil and an Read More...
The inside of this expressionist church is awe-inspiring
Copenhagen’s Grundtvig’s church is unlike any of Europe’s churches. The architecture is breath-taking not for its extravagant ornamentation, but for it’s minimalistic style and beautiful symmetry. Have a look for yourself to see what makes the architecture of this rare church so Read More...
Study shows that rich people and poor people experience happiness differently
Rich people are more likely to experience happiness as feelings of contentment and pride, while those with less money tend to have stronger feelings of love and compassion, according to a new study. The research shows that instead of feeling positive emotions that involve connections with other Read More...
Feeling the stress of exams? Mindfulness training can help
The stress of taking an exam is an unavoidable part of student life. To combat this stress and boost your mental health during exams, perhaps you should try mindfulness training. Recent studies concluded that taking mindfulness courses as a student can help prevent mental illness and boost your Read More...
Blockchain’s 2018 Goal? Human rights over financial gains
2017 was an exciting year for blockchain. Despite the fact that the world today is rife with discord and polarization, there are those who are passionate about building a better future, one where people are empowered to self-organize and the institutions that underpin society actually work for the Read More...
How one man is fighting to save the world's last living root bridges
If you travel through the forests of Meghalaya, Northern India, you may come across something extraordinary: bridges made from the living branches and roots of rubber trees. These often century-old structures have been tended and shaped to Read More...
Global coal consumption forecast to slow
Every major country in the world except India reduced its consumption of coal last year, with demand for the dirty fuel forecast to stagnate for the next half decade, according to official forecasts. The International Energy Authority Read More...