As a student, Dutch designer Chintan Shah asked himself why so many streetlights were on unnecessarily. He then set out to devise a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative.
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We are blessed to have a limitless supply of one energy source that can keep our devices going: urine.
The path forward has to between just say no and just say yes.
Harvard researchers took inspiration from the cooling ability of skin for their microfluidic circulatory system, which can save energy and lower air-conditioning bills.
Never mind Comet ISON: If all goes well, in January the European Space Agency’s Rosetta probe will “wake up” in preparation for a rendezvous with Comet 67-P, currently hanging out in the vicinity of Jupiter.
The photon energy in low-level laser light is currently known to aid in cellular regeneration, from regrowing lost hair to reversing the effects of arthritis, by increasing blood flow to the affected areas of the body.
Across the long distance of a clear Atlantic Ocean, the Blundell Hunter lands on the shore of Old Harbour, Jamaica. The ship had docked two days prior in Morant Bay, […]
The world faces a difficult task in brining energy to poor populations while mitigating the effects of climate change, which is why creating innovative energy programs must be a global priority.
Well, okay, maybe you are dumb, drunk, vapid, and horny (oh, and also, lazy and narcissistic—see Time). You’re young, after all. In case you’ve not seen them, some Colorado ads […]
In 2011, as a Google Science Communication fellow, I spent several days with other scientists and academics at the company’s headquarters learning about new tools and strategies for engaging the public […]
Technology has a scarcity-liberating capability. It takes that which is scarce and can make it abundant.
Engaging men to advance women in the enterprise is a human issue.
When I touch my finger to my nose I actually don’t want the signal from my nose to go too fast.
Sleep researchers better understand the components of a nap, what can make nappers groggy, and how you can take the best possible nap.
Overcoming a limited belief requires ignoring that little voice in your head that says, “I can’t”, “I’m not good enough”, “only so and so people can do that” – one could spend a lifetime coming up with excuses.
While the solution to sustainable population growth is elusive, there are few illustrations that present this global challenge in such clear terms as this video.
The building has been blamed for melting the plastic on a parked car, setting store carpets on fire, and shattering tiles. Believe it or not, it’s the second structure architect Rafael Viñoly has built that has this “feature.”
With global population still on the march, and developing economies like India and China brining potentially billions more drivers onto the roads, demand for oil as a source of energy may actually decline in the years ahead.
It’s the first Virgo Cluster galaxy to rise over the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere, and you can find it tonight! “The image is more than an idea. It is a […]
Inspirational leaders understand and can scale the distinction between doing something and, as capitalists, making money versus doing something in order to make money.
First discovered in 2004, the as-yet-unnamed element will eventually occupy a spot in the periodic table between two other elements that got their official names just last year.
The technology is there to capture huge amounts of energy, say industry experts, but there are some challenges to overcome, including the lack of water and the presence of dust.
The iPhone is essentially an extension of the human mind, and that’s totally natural.
Because research has found that a person’s willpower is a limited resource, it was believed that eating sugary foods could replenish the will’s strength.
No snark, no sarcasm, no judgement, just the genuine, honest answers to 22 creationist messages. “In science it often happens that scientists say, ‘You know that’s a really good argument; […]
Your assessment of how long something took has a lot to do with how much energy your brain has to burn during the event.
There is often disagreement between what the public considers controversial and what scientists consider controversial.
The success of Paris’ program has helped to make it an EV mecca, and similar programs are now being planned for other locations, including Indianapolis. However, it’s unclear whether they will increase EV popularity overall.
Taking the fireflies-in-a-jar concept to an entirely new level, a team of undergraduates has made it to the finals of a scientific competition with their BioBulb project. The secret ingredient: Genetically-engineered E. coli.
Half a percent of the universe is all we see – all the stars, the dust, the galaxies, everything – half a percent. So what’s the rest?