There’s no doubt we have reached a point of climate crisis. The decisions we make and actions we take as a society now could have grave consequences for our planet. As a technologically and scientifically advanced society, you might think we have the tools we need to counter issues and thrive in the decades beyond.
But it’s not...
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.
So sit back,...
Dolf Gielen, Colorado School of Mines and Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines
Much of the news coming out of the U.N. climate conference has focused on the spectacle, and how countries’ pledges aren’t on track to prevent dangerous climate change. But behind the scenes, there is reason for hope.
In many countries, the...
Kerry Rippy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
In recent decades, the cost of wind and solar power generation has dropped dramatically. This is one reason that the U.S. Department of Energy projects that renewable energy will be the fastest-growing U.S. energy source through 2050.
However, it’s still relatively expensive to...
We had the opportunity to speak with Nobel Laureate Stanley Whittingham about his early work and how he feels the lithium-ion battery is changing and will continue to change the world.
Despite its incredible scenic beauty, high biodiversity, incredibly friendly population, and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Cambodia ranks as one of the least happy countries in the world. The region’s lack of infrastructure has a debilitating effect on its citizens, limiting their access to clean water, reliable...
Racing and the environment: an oxymoron? Not so much. The world of motorsports has a challenging task -- reducing its ecological footprint and improving public perception. However, recent developments reveal that the industry might be getting on the right track.
Motorsports is a $13.5 billion business, roughly on the same level as the...
A new solar energy battery, large and affordable enough for our nation’s power grid, promises to hasten the U.S.’s transition to renewable energy. The battery was developed by Dr. Song Jin, a chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his colleagues at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in...