‘Historic breakthrough’: Norway’s giant oil fund dives into renewables
“Norway’s $1tn oil fund, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, is to plunge billions of dollars into wind and solar power projects. The decision follows […]
Blockchain Technology Expected to Grow 66.4% in next 5 Years According to MRFR Research Findings
“Market Research Future (MRFR)’s study has shown that the global Blockchain technology is anticipated to exhibit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 66.4% during […]
Navajo Nation Embraces Renewable Energy As Era Of Coal Power Comes To An End
The 2.25 gigawatt coal-fired Navajo Generating Station in Arizona has provided electricity to customers in Arizona, Nevada, and southern California since 1974. In addition, it […]
Virginia Tech researchers integrate sensors into personalised 3D printed prosthetics
“Researchers at Virginia Tech are integrating electronic sensors into personalized 3D printed prosthetics, a development that could lead to more affordable electric-powered prosthetics. By integrating […]
Arabtec Construction signs MOU to establish 3D Concrete Printing hub at American University in Dubai
“UAE building giant Arabtec Construction has teamed up with Robert Bird Group, American University of Dubai (AUD) and local firm 3Dvincy Creations, to establish the […]
Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling car in Switzerland – not just electric
“Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling car in Switzerland last month – beating not just other electric vehicles, but all passenger vehicles period. Over the […]
New Crypto-Collectible Helps Fund Renewable Energy Research
” John Watkinson and Matt Hall of Larva Labs created a new type of blockchain-based art called Autoglyphs. To offset the electricity used to create […]
Virtual reality offers benefits for Parkinson’s disease patients
“Researchers are reporting early success with a new tool to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance and potentially decrease falls with high-tech help: […]
Scientists Find A New Way To Kickstart Stable Fusion Reactions
“Scientists from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory say that they’ve found a new way to start up nuclear fusion reactions. The new technique, described in research published last […]
New technique uses ultrasound to align living cells in 3D bioprinted tissues
“One of the ways of making bioengineered tissues is to embed living cells within 3D printed structures. But one challenge has been organizing the cells […]
Scientists Say New Quantum Material Could “Download” Your Brain
“Scientists say they’ve developed a new “quantum material” that could one day transfer information directly from human brains to a computer. The research is in early stages, but it invokes ideas […]
Mind-Bending Video on The Scale of Black Holes Makes The M87 Black Hole Pic Even Wilder
“This week, we took the first ever direct image of a black hole’s event horizon. It was a huge, science-altering event that didn’t disappoint, with the […]
Get Ready To Become Iron Man In VR
“It has recently be revealed that Sony is working with Marvel in releasing a new VR title called Iron Man VR where they will be […]
CRISPR-Powered Device Detects Genetic Mutations in Minutes
“A team of engineers at the University of California, Berkeley and the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) of The Claremont Colleges combined CRISPR with electronic transistors […]
See the United Nations’ Floating, Hurricane-Ready City Concept
“With the threat of climate change looming, the United Nations is now considering floating cities as one way to protect coastal populations from rising sea levels. On […]
Biodynamic farming in action, mixing ‘witchcraft and science’
“Anna and Henry Hinds, who have taken the reins at the beef cattle property, are embracing biodynamics with open arms. Formerly run by Shane and […]
The argument for public blockchains in the energy sector
“In 2019, more market players than ever — utilities, grid operators, energy companies, software developers — are inching closer to commercial blockchain applications in the […]
Toyota Releases 24,000 Licenses Royalty-Free to Promote Global Vehicle Electrification
“Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced it is making its patents and technical knowledge readily available in order to promote the widespread use of electrified […]
The Next Player in the ‘Smart City’ Game: WeWork – CityLab
“WeWork Wants to Build the ‘Future of Cities.’ What Does That Mean? The co-working startup is hatching plans to deploy data to reimagine urban problems. […]
First-of-Its-Kind HIV Therapy Draws out the Virus, Then Kills It
“HIV is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the immune cells of people taking daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs, waiting until they stop the therapy […]
Believing virtual reality is a promising tool for learning languages, companies, colleges invest
“Mark Warschauer, the director of UC Irvine’s Digital Learning Lab who founded the journal Language Learning and Technology in 1997, says studies show that effective […]
Sensors that Mimic Skin Could Innovate Wound Care
“Skin-inspired sensors that attach to the skin could help monitor wound users in real time. Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York hope […]
Bosch and Wien Energie Demo Blockchain-Powered Refrigerator
“Electronics giant Bosch and Austrian power supplier Wien Energie have come up with a blockchain refrigerator aimed to allow consumers to monitor and control electricity consumption. […]
Transparent Wood Offers Eco-Friendly Alternative to Building Material
“A new type of transparent wood that transmits light, and absorbs and releases heat could provide modern architecture with a new way to save on […]
Startup Unveils “World’s First Automated Cannabis Farm”
“Seedo says it’s taking the guesswork out of growing weed. The Israel-based startup’s flagship product is mini fridge-sized device that automates the process of growing cannabis […]
VR Could be Key Tool in Treating People with Neurological Disorders
“Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. The […]
British startup looking to build 18-seat bioelectric hybrid airplane
“British startup Faradair Aerospace has unveiled plans to build and sell an 18-seat bioelectric hybrid airplane for use as both a passenger and cargo air […]
How IoT is being used for Australian agriculture in 2019
“The development of IoT for agriculture is still in its early stages, but it looks promising as more farmers are putting these technologies to work. […]
3D printed transparent skull lets scientists see how the brain works
“Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice as a way to view real-time activity on the […]
This “Transparent Wood” Could Cut the Cost of Heating Your Home
“Scientists have added a polymer called polyethylene glycol (PEG) to transparent wood to give it the ability to absorb and release heat — and it could make heating and […]
TU Delft: Researchers 3D Printing Minimal Surface Structures Inspired by Origami
“Although Japan is famous for their creations in origami, the craft is appreciated around the world, and recently by TU Delftresearchers in the Netherlands who sought […]
After Success in Florida, The Use Of Virtual Reality To Treat PTSD Is Expanding
“Imagine walking through a village in a war zone in Iraq. Suddenly a bomb explodes. Guns are firing. Children are crying. The distinct smells of […]
Solar-powered eco hotel in Portugal offers surfers ocean views from green-roofed bungalows
“The surf is always up at this gorgeous eco hotel along Portugal’s Silver Coast. Just steps away from the beach, Noah Surf House has everything you need […]
3D Printing is Leading the Custom-Made Evolution to Make Your Things Better Fit You
“3D printing is becoming a disruptive technology and will soon be leaving some big names wondering: ‘Why didn’t I think of this first?’. Prototypes and […]
UPS Is Now Using Drones To Deliver Blood To A Hospital
“The cargo for the first revenue-generating drone delivery in the United States wasn’t an Amazon package or 7-Eleven Slurpee — it was blood. Last week, UPS launched a new […]
Stanford Autonomous Car Learns to Handle Unknown Conditions
“Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new way of controlling autonomous cars that integrates prior driving experiences – a system that will help the […]
The New Science of Psychedelics: A Tool for Changing Our Minds
“As our prosperity rises, our mental health is on the decline—and fast. Rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, addiction, and other psychological disorders have skyrocketed in […]
MIT uses fine-scale 3D bioprinting to grow highly uniform cell cultures with desired properties
“Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have used fine-scale 3D bioprinting to grow cells that are highly uniform in shape and size, and […]
Tesla Installed A Massive Powerpack In A Japanese Train Station
“Tesla just built what Electrek claims is Asia’s largest energy storage system at Osaka’s extremely busy train station in Japan — in just two days. Rather than providing households cheaper […]
Huge Global Study Just Smashed One of The Last Major Arguments Against Renewables
“We just got some massive news in the ongoing drive to switch to renewable energy: scientists have identified 530,000 sites worldwide suitable for pumped-hydro energy storage, capable of […]
‘Smart’ Pajamas Could Monitor and Help Improve Sleep
“If you’ve ever dreamed about getting a good night’s sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your sleepwear. Researchers have developed pajamas […]
NASA & MIT Debut Shape-Shifting Airplane Wing
“A team from NASA and MIT has created a new type of airplane wing — and it could make air travel far more efficient. In a paper published […]
Handheld CRISPR Device Diagnoses Genetic Disease in 15 Minutes
“To help make genetic screening easier and more accessible, scientists built a handheld device that uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to scan for mutations much more […]
New Mexico Governor Grisham signs law requiring 100 percent renewable energy by 2045
“On Friday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state’s groundbreaking Energy Transition Act (ETA) into law, meaning that by 2045, the state should […]
Renewable energy now makes up a third of global power capacity
“Strong gains in solar and wind energy last year have pushed renewable energy to now account for a third of global power capacity, according to […]
MIT develops Aguahoja, programmable water-based biocomposites for digital fabrication
“Researchers at the Mediated Matter Group at MIT Media Lab have created Aguahoja, a collection of natural artifacts that were digitally designed and robotically fabricated […]
Tesla Is Now Building Cars With Hardware For “Full Self-Driving”
“According to a Tesla vehicle inventory data website, Tesla is installing a system called Hardware 3 (HW3) in its cars that will enable “Full Self-Driving” […]
‘Coal is on the way out’: study finds fossil fuel now pricier than solar or wind
“Around three-quarters of US coal production is now more expensive than solar and wind energy in providing electricity to American households, according to a new […]
Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market to Reach USD 6.91 Billion By 2026
“The Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market is estimated to reach USD 6.91 Billion by 2026, according to a new report by Reports and Data. This […]
Berkeley Researchers Studying Progress & Challenges in 4D Printing
“While 3D printing allows for many users to create complex geometries not before possible, 4D printing does that and more with materials and textures that […]