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Coma patient's brain 'jumpstarted' in breakthrough experiment
A 25-year-old man who had barely emerged from a coma after a severe brain injury regained full consciousness after doctors used a pioneering ultrasound technique to “jump-start” his brain, scientists have revealed. Previously the only way to attempt this was to put electrodes directly Read More...
Apple becomes a green energy supplier, with itself as customer
Although much of Apple’s manufacturing is done offshore, it still has extensive needs for electric power in the United States — and not only for the sprawling new corporate campus it is building at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and its 270 retail stores around the country. One Read More...
New solar still makes tainted water drinkable using bubblewrap
Researchers from MIT have created a solar still made of bubble wrap and other simple materials that can make tainted water fit to drink. Solar stills typically require expensive lenses or other equipment, but this setup allows people to boil and distill water with no extra solar concentrator. The Read More...
These "trees" can turn wind into energy
A nice cool breeze in the summer would feel even better if the trees surrounding your yard were also generating electricity for your home. We’re used to the idea of capturing sunlight for energy, but now it’s also possible to capture wind energy through “wind trees.” Developed by a French Read More...
Scientists find way to produce plastic using much less energy
As much as we would love to rid the planet of plastic, the truth is we rely on it for everything from food packaging to smartphones. Besides plastic pollution, the process of making plastic is also expensive and strenuous on the earth. Scientists claim that may all change soon with their Read More...
This work of art can annually desalinate 1.5 billion gallons of drinking water
Global warming is making drinking water scarcer. Desalination can provide a solution in many coastal areas where most of the world population lives. But desalination requires a lot of energy; making fresh drinking water expensive. “The Pipe” is designed to solve that problem. Here it is Read More...
Make your daily life better with mindfulness meditation
The average attention span around the world is exceptionally short. How short you ask? Eight dismal seconds, according to a study by the Microsoft Corporation. That means that if you’re like most people, you’re rarely ever living in the present moment. And that could take a serious toll on your Read More...
Tesla's Elon Musk says new car battery is a milestone
Tesla Motors has unveiled a new battery pack for the performance versions of its Model S and X cars that will extend the range and mean faster acceleration. Elon Musk, chief executive of the electric car maker, hailed the upgraded battery as a "profound milestone". He said the battery cell Read More...
Uber is now the most popular taxi app in 108 countries
As the battle for the world's ride-hailing customers heats up, here's one statistic to consider: Uber is now the most used taxi app in 108 countries.That's according to analytics provider SimilarWeb, which tracked the reach and usage of ride-hailing apps in 171 countries on Android devices. The map Read More...
A chicken tractor on steroids: Using chickens to build your soil
It's a not uncommon argument in environmental circles to hear that animal husbandry is inherently inefficient. After all, when you feed animals on grains and other food that could instead go to feed humans, you inevitably end up losing calories and expending more energy than you otherwise would for Read More...