Tesla’s foray into clean energy reached a high point last year when it completed an enormous solar power facility in the island of Ta’u in American Samoa. Fitted with as many as 5,328 photovoltaic panels as well as 60 industrial-scale PowerPack batteries, the 1.4-megawatt installation currently provides nearly 100-percent of the island’s energy. The company’s…
While newly-pregnant women often wonder how their bodies are going to make room for the growing fetus, the fact remains that the female body is quite equipped to accommodate all the changes that take place during the 40 weeks of pregnancy. For folks who need convincing, the team behind the ongoing exhibit at Chicago-based Museum…
Scientists have come up with yet another innovative approach to treating cancer: inducing hibernation in patients to decelerate all bodily functions, including the spread of malignant tumors in healthy tissues. The technique, which involves putting patients in a temporary state of deep sleep, is intended to work alongside radiotherapy and other oncological treatment methods. (more…)
Like cancer eating at healthy cells, pollution is slowly engulfing the entire world, turning it toxic for humans and animals alike. An innovative new map, developed by the folks at The Eco Experts, showcases the toxicity level of each country. In addition to air pollution, the map takes into consideration carbon emissions, power consumption as…
Stop making excuses for not making your travel plans a reality. With these cheap holiday destinations, you can finally make the trip happen. You don't need to stick with the usual travel options if you can have just as much fun with cheaper destinations. They are cheap because you can find budget hotels and easy…
If you thought we've discovered all that there was to discover, you are about change your opinion. Based on a previous research by Norman Yao at the University of California, Berkeley, a team of scientists has developed a completely new phase of matter known as time crystals. As their name suggests, these crystals are unique…
If the latest bill gets passed, 100-percent of Hawaii's ground transportation will run on green energy by the year 2045. At present, the region relies heavily on imported fossil fuel, a major portion of which goes into powering over one million cars. Of these, only around 5,000 are electric vehicles. According to lawmakers, converting to…
Beautiful, yet extremely rare, the ruby seadragon has been seen out in the wild for the first time, off the coast of Western Australia. Known to humans only through a few museum specimens, this fascinating organism has been observed in nature for the very first time. In April of 2016 a group of marine scientists…
Charm and mystery is what a hard-core traveler seeks. A country like India has a lot of these in the several destinations that are offbeat and unique. Many may be considered offbeat but a visit to these places is sure to leave you spellbound. Here is a list of 10 such exotic spots which will give…
If the recent catastrophes in the Indian Ocean and Japan are any indication, tsunamis are likely to strike again and, will quite possibly be scarier and more destructive than ever before. It makes sense, therefore, to know a bit more about the horrific natural disaster that caused one of the worst nuclear disasters in the…