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Air pollution increases cases of respiratory diseases and risks for other critical illnesses such as heart disease. How it affects our body’s condition can be linked to its effect on the diversity of microbes existing in our respiratory tracts,...
There is news that Mazda intends to shift its entire production to electric vehicles(gasoline hybrids included) by the beginning of the 2030s. This decision comes at a time when all vehicle manufacturers are changing strategies in order to adapt to...
The batteries are some of the most important components of electric vehicles. They dictate the final price of the car, as well as its maximum operating range and charging time. The last few years have allowed several companies to rise...
A 65-tonner Komatsu mining truck is being modified by a group of Swiss companies to a full electricity-powered vehicle. This e-dumper not only requires zero diesel, which means zero greenhouse gas emissions, it also collects extra electricity that can...
Scientists at the Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a mix of metal nanocrystals wrapped in graphene that may be a huge step in storing hydrogen and may lead to the creation of a new type of fuel cell. Graphene is...
On the 13th of September, 10:35 AM AST/EDT, Hurricane Jose was analyzed by the Global Precipitation Measurement mission(GPM), with the help of its core observatory satellite. The study has determined that the hurricane still contains several tall, powerful thunderstorms, regardless...
Home automation is becoming more and more popular as companies are rolling out cheaper technology, and the new thermostat from Nest is a perfect example of this reality. While there are several devices which can be classified as home automation...
A study supported by Sao Paulo Research Foundation forecasts that by 2100, the sea level at coastal city Santos, where Latin America’s biggest harbor is found, may become 45 cm higher, resulting to more frequent storm surges. Moreover, its tides...
The much anticipated Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck, described by Elon Musk as “unreal” will be launched with a test drive on October 26, tentatively, instead of this month. The event will be held in Hawthorne, California. Electric trucks...
Renewable microgrids, small-scale power systems with their own renewable energy resources, allow electrification to communities that are less likely be connected to central grids. The village of Entesopia in Kenya is a good example of a community supplied by an...