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The hydrogen economy is much nearer than we think
Hydrogen produced from renewable energy is already finding a market as a 'green' fuel for cars. But its future potential goes way beyond that, as a vital storage mechanism for surplus wind / solar electricity on the grid, to provide power on demand. Photo: University of Nottingham via Flickr (CC Read More...
MIT researchers find a cleaner process for smelting metal, by accident
Accidents happen. And sometimes that’s a really good thing. At MIT, researchers accidently stumbled upon a new, more efficient process for smelting metal. The researchers were trying to develop a new kind of high temperature storage battery using a new chemical configuration. The battery didn’t Read More...
The future of solar power in 7 promising charts
Global growth of solar power and curbing climate change go hand in hand. If growth slows down, climate change will further its grip on the earth. Luckily, the expansion of solar power is going remarkably well thanks to plummeting costs of electricity. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Read More...
This new discovery could lead to higher rates of success for organ transplants
A new study shows that targeting certain donor cells lowers the risk of organ rejection. Researchers found that a highly specialized type of cell called dendritic cells trigger an immune response in the body that causes organ failure. With this understanding, scientists could help solve the issue Read More...
Fleet of self-driving taxis hits the roads of Singapore
Self-driving vehicles aren’t quite ready for full-scale rollout just yet, but in one part of Singapore, autonomous taxis will be giving people rides around town for free. The company behind this trial is nuTonomy, which has been testing its technology in Singapore without passengers for some time Read More...
How to eat healthy while saving money
Why does eating healthy have to cost so much? Oh wait, it doesn’t. There are plenty of foods that give you all the nutrition you need, without being a burden to your wallet. Here are 9 ways to tighten your food budget without skimping on Read More...
How the blockchain is changing money and business
What is the blockchain? If you don't know, you should; if you do, chances are you still need some clarification on how it actually works. Don Tapscott is here to help, demystifying this world-changing, trust-building technology which, he says, represents nothing less than the second generation of Read More...
Clean-up days work, just ask the Balkans
It’s a wonderful thing when one of the most fashionable events a country has each year is the annual clean up day. Perhaps this sounds a bit utopian, but in the Balkans, countries that had once been divided by war are now uniting in the fight against trash. One example of this involves the border Read More...
The electric bus is coming to a city near you
The average transit bus travels about 130 miles a day. An electric bus from the company Proterra can drive 146 miles, on one electric charge. As battery prices continue to fall and state mandates to cut pollution become more pressing, many cities around the U.S are starting to replace their Read More...
Useful for everyone wanting to understand future finance: Bitcoin basics
If you think that you know about how technology disrupts society and your life, think again when it comes to Bitcoin. This virtual currency and online payment system is going to change our world even more dramatically. However, this new technology remains a mystery to most. Here're a good Read More...