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New technology improves efficiency of solar cells by nearly 70%
Researchers in Israel have created a new technology that could improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by almost 70%. Using a special material, the researchers were able to achieve a perfect level of radiation, resulting in a higher conversion efficiency. With the world’s energy demands Read More...
At this store, everything you buy goes directly to the homeless
In 2015, a new startup launched an online store and pop-up shop in London called Crack & Cider that sells all kinds of essential cold-weather supplies. The only thing is you don’t buy these things for yourself, but rather, for the homeless. Partnered with local homeless shelters, all the Read More...
47 of the world's poorest countries are aiming to hit 100% renewable energy
During the final day of the U.N Climate Change Conference in Morocco last week, an ambitious goal was set by 47 of the worlds poorest nations to skip fossil fuels altogether and jump straight to using 100% renewable energy. Developing countries have traditionally grown economically through Read More...
Could getting over your fears be as easy deleting them from your mind?
The typical approach to treating fear-related conditions is exposure therapy, where subjects are made to face their fears in a safe environment. But for many, such a treatment can actually make things worse. With that in mind, an international team of researchers came up with a new technique that Read More...
Finland set to become first country to ban coal use for energy
Finland could become the first country to ditch coal for good. As part of a new energy and climate strategy due to be announced tomorrow, the government is considering banning the burning of coal for energy by 2030. “Basically, coal would disappear from the Finnish market,” says Read More...
Gut's microbial community shown to influence host gene expression
In our guts, and in the guts of all animals, resides a robust ecosystem of microbes known as the microbiome. Consisting of trillions of organisms -- bacteria, fungi and viruses -- the microbiome is essential for host health, providing important services ranging from nutrient processing to immune Read More...
The U.S. food industry is moving forward on date labels and food waste
As much as 40 percent of the food produced in the U.S. goes to waste. The reasons are all over the map: supply chain inefficiencies, consumers’ insistence that food look perfect, and local regulations that discourage food from being donated to those who need it. One factor, however, is the Read More...
Scottish homelessness charity plans village of low-cost eco homes
The Scottish charity Social Bite, which has attracted celebrity support from the Oscar winners George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio, has announced plans to build a row of low-cost, eco-friendly homes to help end the vicious cycle of homelessness. The social enterprise, which runs a chain of Read More...
7 incredible benefits of cryptocurrency
Over the last couple of years, the term cryptocurrency has been rapidly gaining ground and understanding of its use and value in the public eye. At first it seemed unfamiliar and somewhat scary like the credit card looked to users in its early days. You might be more familiar with terms like Read More...
UK government announces funding for autonomous vehicles, electric cars
LONDON Chancellor Philip Hammond on Wednesday announced 390 million pounds of funding to boost the development of low emission vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Delivering his first budget statement to parliament, Hammond also announced support for electric vehicle infrastructure. "Reliable Read More...