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From combustion to electric: Mercedes hastens shift away from gas cars
In an effort to meet tighter emissions standards, Mercedez-Benz is going all in on electric cars. The world’s largest luxury-car maker has embarked on a 10 billion euro project to release 10 new electric vehicles by 2022, three years earlier than a target announced at the Paris auto show in Read More...
What a wonderful world! Winning photos from the Sony Photographer Awards
There’s nothing like some amazing snapshots of nature and humanity to spark up your inspiration. This year’s Sony World Photography Awards delivered an awesome collection of photos from 183 countries, all them sure to make your hairs stand up. See here the winning photos from this year’s Read More...
Nuclear energy dealt crushing blow as Westinghouse files for bankruptcy
We don't often report on bankruptcies. They hardly represent solutions. But this is a good one. As the prices of natural gas and renewable energy sources continue to tumble, nuclear power is having a hard time keeping up. Westinghouse Electric's filing for bankruptcy protection illustrates the Read More...
Five science-backed ways to break your smartphone addiction
Although the smartphones we carry in our pockets have opened up a world of possibilities, the technology is increasingly getting in the way of enjoying our lives. We’re constantly responding to ceaseless notifications, and its taking up a big chunk of our day. In fact, the average person spends Read More...
How neuroscience might help the San Francisco Giants win the World Series
The next time a San Francisco Giant hits a game-winning home run or turns a great double play to end a rival’s rally, you may be able to thank neuroscience. Today, Halo Neuroscience, a San Francisco startup that’s developed a device aimed at boosting the performance of athletes, Read More...
Henrik Fisker is solving major problem in the car startup world
Henrik Fisker is well known for founding Fisker Automotive in 2007, a startup carmaker that challenged Tesla before going bankrupt in 2013. The designer and entrepreneur has since staged a comeback, unveiling a new supercar with his company VLF Automotive in 2016 and unveiling a new all-electric Read More...
Wind energy now directly competing with coal on cost
Last week, Xcel Energy announced a multi-state wind capacity project, anticipated to be the largest in the United States. Spanning seven states, the project covers eleven new wind farms and would generate 3280 MWs at a cost of $3.5-4.4 billion. In its announcement, Xcel emphasized the cost-savings Read More...
There’s a powerful benefit to exercise that is rarely discussed
When I was about to turn 40, I started working out regularly after years of inactivity. As I sweated my way through cardio, weights, and dance classes, I noticed that exercise wasn’t just changing my body. It was also profoundly transforming my brain—for the better. The immediate effects of Read More...
When will self-driving cars be on the road?
Cars are already driving themselves on roads in California, Texas, Arizona, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Though they are still restricted to specific test areas and driving conditions, it’s pretty clear that at some point in the future, completely driverless cars will be a mainstream Read More...
Blockchain technology is making peer-to-peer energy trading a reality
The blockchain technology that facilitates transactions for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin could revolutionize the power industry. Blockchain offers a reliable, low-cost way for financial transactions to be recorded and validated across a distributed network with no central point of authority. As in Read More...