Category: News

Scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef that stands taller than the Empire State Building—and it is the first reef to be discovered in over 120 years. The Schmidt Ocean Institute made their groundbreaking discovery earlier this week when they found the natural structure in the Great Barrier Reef. Measuring more than 500 meters […]

As the COVID-19 outbreaks continue to transform our everyday lives, this new poll of American seniors shows that many older people have been forced to experiment with technology for the first time—and they are enjoying it more than they originally thought. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 65 and older, using Zoom (34%) […]

A Berlin startup has developed a new electric delivery vehicle that can carry a carload of goods in a bicycle-sized package. ONO is now selling the pioneer edition of its new “pedal-assisted transporter,” which they refer to as the PAT for short. Though perhaps it’s more accurate to call it a “cargo ebike delivery system,” […]

What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? A pitcher of mimosas. At least, that’s the current thinking from the folks at Cracker Barrel, America’s “old country store” restaurant chain. Cracker Barrel is best known for its signature breakfasts featuring a host of Southern-style favorites including pancakes, biscuits, grits, eggs, and country ham, as well […]

Running through the second-largest city in the country, and possessing of the most notorious traffic patterns, the 101 freeway in Los Angeles County is about to get a green makeover with the largest wildlife crossing overpass on Earth. LA County has a large mountain lion population, but the extensive development of the area and surrounding […]

With the help of an undying love for music and a special prosthetic limb, a young drummer was able return to his favorite instrument after losing an arm in an electrical accident. Not only did Jason Barnes lose his arm, but the ability (he thought) to play the drums after he was badly burned when […]

South Australia has met 100% of its electricity demands with solar energy for the first time over the weekend—most of it coming not from solar farms but PV panels mounted on rooftops. A combination of cloudless skies, low energy demand, and mild temperatures helped create conditions for 76% of circulating power to be generated by […]