“Bicycle Highway” with Solar Panels
South Korea is experimenting with a way to combine healthy transportation with the production of clean solar energy. The ‘bicycle highway’ has 32 km of bike lanes that run in the middle of a busy six lane highway. The bike lanes have a roof that i... READ MORE
Published: 15/04/2025
Starlink Emergency Phone Coverage
SpaceX has launched Starlink, a satellite-based internet service that now offers free emergency calls in remote areas with no phone coverage. Using a satellite dish connected to low-orbiting satellites, people can call for help in emergency situat... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Music as a Sedative Before Surgery
Listening to music before an operation reduces anxiety as much as the usual tranquiliser, according to a University of Pennsylvania study. Music may be an effective, side-effect-free alternative to calm preoperative patients. READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
First Hydrogen Fuel Ferry
The first commercial hydrogen-powered ferry is testing in San Francisco Bay. The pollution-free vessel uses combustion fuel cells to drive electric motors and offers free rides for six months. The aim is to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Reversing Liver Damage
Researchers at Duke University have discovered how liver ageing can be reversible. By identifying an iron-related cell death process in aged livers, they were able to restore liver health in mice with a drug that blocks this effect. The results we... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Clean Diesel Fuel
Technologies are being developed for green trucks, such as electric motors and synthetic fuels. The ‘HyFiT’ process creates a clean diesel from biomass or CO2, which emits the same amount of pollution as an electric truck, without the problems of ... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Electric Car Sales Fall
The transition to electric vehicles in the Balearic Islands is progressing slowly, with a 20% drop in sales in 2024. Hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity, with a 32% increase in sales, due to their lower cost and lack of charging infrastructure. READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Reopening Three Mile Island
The Three Mile Island accident in 1979 prompted the rejection of nuclear power, but now Constellation Energy plans to reopen the plant, highlighting safety advances. With rising energy demand and interest from companies such as Microsoft, nuclear ... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
Protecting Minors on Social Media
Instagram is introducing ‘teen accounts’ with stronger privacy controls for users aged 13 to 18, but it does not solve the problem of children lying about their age. Although they use artificial intelligence to identify minors, teenagers often eva... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
CBD Against Mosquitoes
A study by Ohio State University found that CBD oil is effective in killing mosquito larvae, an early stage crucial for controlling diseases such as yellow fever. CBD offers an alternative to chemical insecticides, which have been rendered ineffec... READ MORE
Published: 15/02/2025
The Vineyard on an Airport Roof
Italians are famous for greening their buildings, with the famous Vertical Forest Apartments (Bosco Verticale) in Milan being the prime example. Now the city of Florence in Tuscany will celebrate its heritage as one of the wine capitals of the wor... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024
Gardening is Good for You
Gardening combines physical activity with a natural meditation, and research is showing that it can have real benefits for your mind and body. Shovelling, planting, weeding and watering are some of the reasons why gardeners tend to report higher l... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2024