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Oslo, London, Amsterdam lead push for greener transport: study
Oslo, London and Amsterdam are leading a shift by major cities to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from transport, helped by new technologies that will help to curb climate change and reduce air pollution, a study showed on Tuesday. European cities filled eight of the top 10 spots, along with Read More...
Today’s energy jobs are in solar, not coal
President Trump has promised to revive the coal industry and double down on fossil fuels, creating “so many energy jobs,” but he has so far ignored the increasingly important role of renewable power in America’s energy economy. Last year, the solar industry employed many more Read More...
Sound waves enhance deep sleep and memory
Gentle sound stimulation — such as the rush of a waterfall — synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and improved their ability to recall words, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But Read More...
Could universal environmental education spur a green revolution?
We know that the only way to save the planet is to restructure the way the world operates. This includes building the necessary infrastructure for producing clean energy, reshaping the economy into a circular one, and maintaining ecosystems that absorb carbon. So how do we ensure that all of these Read More...
The solar-powered TrashPresso converts trash into tiles
Isolated communities often lack the infrastructure needed to easily dispose of trash. That’s why a design company has created the TrashPresso, a semi-portable, solar-powered plant that turns trash into tiles. The Trashpresso fits inside a 40ft container that can be trucked around to remote Read More...
Mercedes-Benz wants to build the home energy system of the future
Tesla isn’t the only company keen on getting their batteries into family homes. Mercedes-Benz Energy has also developed advanced energy storage systems that will soon be finding their way into homes in the U.K. Using lithium-ion cells, the batteries can be used to store energy generated by home Read More...
French multinational food company Danone creates the world's largest public benefit corporation
French multinational food company Danone has acquired the health-focused brand WhiteWave, uniting under the name DanoneWave. This is special because Danone is listing the company as a public benefit corporation, becoming one of the largest in the world to date. Benefit corporations are unique Read More...
This type of exercise may help you live longer
In a recent study, researchers found that a specific type of exercise called high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can boost your chances of living longer. HIIT, whether in the form of cycling or weight training, improves age-related decline in muscle mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses that Read More...
Larry Page's flying car will be available to buy before the end of the year
Kitty Hawk, the mysterious flying car startup backed by Alphabet CEO Larry Page, has finally launched and its first vehicle will be available by the end of this year. Kitty Hawk president Sebastian Thrun, who helped create Google's self-driving car, today tweeted a link to Kitty Hawk's website Read More...
In-flight, on-demand hydrogen production could mean 'greener' aircraft
Science News from research organizations Source: American Technion Society Summary: Technion researchers have developed a safe and efficient way to produce hydrogen on board a plane in flight. Using aluminum particles and water (fresh or waste), the technology could one day help meet in-flight Read More...