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Innovative energy storage technologies are making solar a 24-hour energy source
The rapid growth of solar energy requires storage innovation to make sure that the clean energy is available 24/7. In Sweden, a team of scientists is developing a liquid energy storage medium that can not only release energy from the Sun on demand but is also transportable. Meanwhile, in China Read More...
Defying Trump California plans to set stricter emissions standards for cars
When it comes to setting emissions standards California has long led the world. And California's market is too big and too important: No car company can afford to ignore the standards set in the sixth largest economy in the world. Despite a new administration in Washington determined to relax the Read More...
‘Moore’s law’ for carbon would defeat global warming
According to "Moore’s law" innovation doubles the number of transistors on a computer chip about every two years. The law has held true for 50 years. Researchers say a similar "law" of exponential growth can already be seen in clean energy, which is why they are proposing a new “carbon law a la Read More...
Education for all: 250 Ivy League courses anyone anywhere can take online
Education is the best way to bridge the gap between the haves and the have nots in the world. Poor people in developing countries can never attend the best schools in the West. But here's the good news: Prestigious Ivy League schools in the U.S. are now offering free online courses across multiple Read More...
This simple morning stretch can keep you energized throughout the day
Whatever you do right after you wake up can make all the difference between having a sluggish day or a productive, high-energy day. Just a simple morning stretch can help you give more energy throughout the day. Here’s a video that will teach how to do this simple morning Read More...
Uber’s latest crash reminds us how badly we need self-driving cars
A self-driving Uber car was involved in a high-speed crash in Tempe, Arizona yesterday. No one was seriously injured, and the Volvo XC90 SUV, which was driving itself at the time, had the right of way and bears no blame, according to police. “We are continuing to look into this incident Read More...
Cell phones in Amazon trees alert rangers to illegal logging and record wildlife
A newly funded application which makes use of solar-powered cell phones placed high in jungle canopies now helps park rangers — and regular citizens — join the fight in saving Amazonian rainforests. Dubbed the Rainforest Connection, the app uses phones hidden in trees throughout the Read More...
The health benefits of knitting
About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group. My reluctant response — “When would I do that?” — was rejoined with “Monday afternoons at 4,” at a friend’s home not three minutes’ walk from my own. I agreed to give it a try. My mother had Read More...
New Toyota Mirai billboards in California help clear the air
Toyota took zero-emission motoring to the next level with its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle, which is currently available only in California. The Mirai, which needs hydrogen fuel to power its electric motor, emits nothing but water vapor. The FCV will be featured on a new billboard (nothing new Read More...
New cleanup technology burns oil spills while minimizing water and air pollution
Science News from research organizations Source: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Summary: Tests of a novel technology that can accelerate the combustion of crude oil floating on water demonstrated its potential to become an effective tool for minimizing the environmental impact of oil spills. The Read More...