Scientists ‘Clear’ Alzheimer’s Plaque From Mice Using Only Light And Sound
“Clumps of harmful proteins that interfere with brain functions have been partially cleared in mice using nothing but light and sound. Research led by MIT […]
Chile Tests Floating Solar Panels to Power Mine, Save Water
“A floating island of solar panels is being tested in Chile as a way to generate clean energy and reduce water loss at mine operations, […]
The First Gene-Edited Food Has Reached US Restaurants
“Gene-editing has just achieved a new milestone. A food service company in the Midwestern region of the United States is now using an oil made […]
Solar-Powered Moisture Harvester Collects and Cleans Water from Air
“Access to clean water remains one of the biggest challenges facing humankind. A breakthrough by engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may offer […]
Awaiting the Advent of a Sleeping Giant in Edtech
“Online learning taught by robots could be widespread by 2030. Thirty years ago, it was a big deal when schools got their first computers. Today, […]
Imagining the Smart Cities of 2050
“Tomorrow’s cities are reshaping almost every industry imaginable, and birthing those we’ve never heard of. Riding an explosion of sensors, megacity AI ‘brains’, high-speed networks, […]
The Drinks of the Future 2D and 3D Printing Drinks
“If you think that bars and coffee shops are places that will be left untouched by 3D printers, you could be mistaken. Technology continues to […]
New Tesla Superchargers Will Cut Charging Time In Half
“V3 is a completely new architecture for Supercharging. A new 1MW power cabinet with a similar design to our utility-scale products supports peak rates of […]
This SUV powers your house–and your house powers this SUV
“Solar power is remarkable, but it’s unstable. Is it a clear day or did the clouds just roll in? The power is always in flux. […]
Five Reasons Why Companies Are Turning to 3D Printing Service Bureaus
” Additive manufacturing of metal is popular, but some end user companies are reticent about in-house printing of metals parts. This is, we believe, a […]
These Seaweed Straws Work Like Plastic, But They’re “Hyper-Compostable” You Can Even Eat Them.
“After using a new straw, you can compost it in your backyard, or even eat it. The straw, made with seaweed, looks and acts like […]
3 Practical Solutions to Offset Automation’s Impact on Work
” In recent years, the media has sounded the alarm about mass job loss to automation and robotics—some studies predict that up to 50 percent […]
New alternative to Trump’s wall would create jobs, renewable energy, and increase border security
A consortium of scientists and engineers have proposed that the U.S. and Mexico build a series of guarded solar, wind, natural gas and desalination facilities […]
DFAB HOUSE, digitally-built by ETH Zurich using robots & 3D printers, opens in Switzerland
“DFAB HOUSE has officially opened on the NEST building of Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf in Switzerland. The project, developed by ETH Zurich researchers in […]
Self-driving cars might kill auto insurance as we know it
“Without humans to cause accidents, 90% of risk is removed. Insurers are scrambling to prepare. Dan Peate, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur in Southern California, […]
Blockchain is overhyped, but it’s also perfect for California’s drought problem
“The state is an agricultural powerhouse, producing over a third of the United States’ vegetables and generating over $50 billion in a year, but its […]
A Look Into Some Movies That Have Used 3D Printed Props
“Since the 1990’s 3D technology has gone hand in hand with the film spurned by the with the growth of special effects. CGI has become […]
The fastest road car in the world revealed – and it’s electric
“It’s the most powerful street-legal car ever to come out of Italy. And when your competitors include Ferrari and Lamborghini, that’s some badge of honour. […]
Italy: WASP Engineers Make A Model Tiny Home Partially Out of 3D Printed Waste
“We’ve have been following WASP for years, along with keeping tabs on progress at the village of Shamballa, a small and extremely progressive Italian community featuring homes fabricated […]
VW launches its all-electric buggy
“VW is launching its all-electric dune buggy, the ID. BUGGY at the Geneva Motor Show today – the latest in a series of electric concepts […]
Here’s how Trader Joe’s plans to cut 1M pounds of single-use plastic from its stores
“Trader Joe’s is taking the fight against plastic to its 500 or so stores. The grocery chain announced that it is cutting back on plastic waste […]
Ten recent low-tech inventions that have changed the world
“Technologies don’t have to be cutting edge to make a profound difference in people’s lives…” Source: http://www.impactlab.net/2019/03/02/ten-recent-low-tech-inventions-that-have-changed-the-world/
This biodegradable planter could help save forests
“The giant trees that form the heart of tropical rainforests are an awe-inspiring sight. But those trees start from small saplings. And those saplings are […]
Chile leading the electric-vehicle charge in Latin America
“A massive cargo ship docked in the Chilean port of San Antonio at the end of November, carrying it its belly the first 100 electric […]
Solar hybrid microgrid electrifies Tanzania villages
“A solar-hybrid mini-grid project is underway in Tanzania. In the current first phase, 11 new mini-grids are being constructed to bring electricity to a population of more […]
[VIDEO] Blood diamonds, stolen cars, sweatshops: Blockchain stops all that
“Ginni Rometty, who’s the CEO of IBM, said she believed that blockchain technology will be to transactions what the Internet was to information, meaning it […]
Utilities are starting to invest in big batteries instead of building new power plants
“Due to their decreasing costs, lithium-ion batteries dominate a range of applications including electric vehicles, computers and consumer electronics. You might think about energy storage only when […]
Precht Designs Timber Skyscrapers with Modular Homes and Vertical Farming
“Architecture studio Precht has designed a timberskyscraper concept that combines modular housing with vertical farming. The concept was created by Penda co-founder Chris Precht and his wife Fei to reconnect […]
See a Startup’s Newly Unveiled Hyperloop Test Track
“The idea of a hyperloop may have originated in Silicon Valley, but it’s coming to life in France. In 2013, tech CEO Elon Musk unveiled plans for […]
Drone Fleet Monitors Our Planet’s Forests
“Lush, green forests brimming with vibrancy are the staple contrast to Earth’s vast oceans. Beyond their beautiful exteriors, forests play a vital role for life […]
Three in four U.S. drivers believe ‘EVs are the future of driving,’ survey says
“Results of a new survey show that nearly three in four U.S. drivers believe electric vehicles are “the future of driving.” The survey was conducted […]
2018 Saw 51.3 Gigawatts Of New Wind Added Globally
“The global wind industry added a total of 51.3 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity in 2018 according to figures published by the Global Wind […]
Scientist uses quantum dots and 3D printed fluorescence box to track pollen grains
“Dr Corneile Minnaar, a pollination biologist from Stellenbosch University in South Africa has come up with a new idea of using quantum dots and 3D […]
Japan wants to boost the use of electric vehicles as a power source during natural disasters
“Japan, a country which frequently suffers natural calamities such as tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes—which can often paralyze energy supplies—is looking to further harness the power […]
Chip Technology Promises to Improve IoT Security
“The challenges of user security will increase as more devices get hooked up to the Internet of Things (IoT). At this week’s International Solid State […]
These Origami solar panels generate electricity for apartments
“Solgami wants to help people living in cities. A new design of solar panel could help apartment dwellers harvest electricity from their windows without prohibitive […]
Renewable Energy Project In Oregon Will Combine Wind, Solar, & Storage
“A consortium composed of Portland General Electric and NextEra Energy will construct and operate a new renewable energy facility in eastern Oregon. Dubbed the Wheatland […]
Programming Self-Driving Cars Makes People Less Selfish
“Self-driving cars are just around the corner, but working out the rules that should govern them is proving tricky. Should they mimic often self-interested human […]
Report: Electric Cars Already Cheaper To Own In Europe Than Gas/Diesel Cars
“The International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report which says electric cars are already cheaper to own than conventional cars. How do […]
Harpoon successfully captures space debris
“The RemoveDEBRIS satellite, one of the world’s first attempts to address the build-up of dangerous space debris, has successfully used its on-board harpoon-capture system in […]
Watch a Self-Driving Car Obey Police Hand Signals
“For autonomous vehicles that rely on smooth roads and clear signals, a broken traffic light could conceivably pose a major problem. To get around the […]
Renewables will be the main source of global energy by 2040, BP says
“Oil and gas giant BP says renewable energy will rapidly become the world’s main source of power within the next 20 years, as the planet […]
China Is Building a Solar Power Station in Space
“China’s Academy of Space Technology is working on an orbital power plant that would capture solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth. The […]
The Home of the Future Isn’t Smart—It’s ‘Living’ and Green
“…hybrid of biology and technology is a fantastical spin on real-world concepts that come with labels like organicism, biotecture, or living architecture. The basic idea […]
Tesla’s Anti-ICEing System Just Got an Upgrade
“In early January, news broke that certain drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles were blocking electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, an act known as ICEing, seemingly as […]
IBM Scientists Predict How Blockchain & AI Can Tackle the Global Food Crisis
“At its flagship technology conference Think 2019, Armonk-headquartered tech giant IBM is addressing the issue of hunger and will introduce scientists working on solutions to […]
Solar-Electric Sewage Pump-Out Boat Helps Keep Poo From Contaminating Waterways
“The ocean waves, while riding a boat, can often impact our bathroom habits, and disposing of this human waste is a process that has effected […]
Los Angeles ditches plan to invest billions in fossil fuels
“Los Angeles is abandoning a plan to spend billions of dollars rebuilding three natural gas power plants along the coast, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday, […]
Making Green Cars Greener with Battery Recycling
“The widespread implementation of electric vehicles will go a long way toward eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector. But these GHGs don’t […]
2019 could be sustainability’s finest hour — here’s what stands in the way
“Last year was a landmark one for corporate renewable energy adoption and sustainability initiatives. However, these aren’t new endeavors. Sustainability has been on a slow burn for decades. […]