Science & Environment

Powering our homes is of course an essential part of living our lives. We all need the right amount of energy to allow us to stay warm and utilise our various household appliances. Energy comes in many different forms, however, with numerous options available for providing the power the world needs, facilitated via much sought…

According to World Health Organization (WHO), India accounts for nearly 80 percent deaths in South East Asia due to indoor air pollution. It’s primarily because of the use of biomass fuels in the rural part for cooking and heating. In urban India, biomass fuel for cooking and heating is rarely used, however, the indoor pollutants…

It isn’t easy being green, but to ensure the best possible outcomes and targets for the production of greener energy are being met the world has to invest in technologies and innovations that will help save our precious planet. The infographic takes a look at the current situation, along with some of the things in…

The sun powers spacecraft to Earth orbit, Mars and beyond. Here’s how NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter became the most distant solar-powered explorer and influenced the future of space exploration powered by the sun. [via]

Tree houses are platforms or buildings constructed around, next to or among the trunk or branches of one or more mature trees while above ground level. Tree houses are used for recreation, work space, habitation, and observation or as temporary retreats. Tree houses appeals to our younger selves, inspiring feelings of warm nostalgia and closeness…

How realistic is a 100% solar future? According to recent estimates, all known fossil fuel resources could be totally spent within the next 100 years. However, studies also suggest that if we stray away from destructive energy sources, there is a large possibility of achieving a 100% solar world. To learn more, check out our…

Founded by Kichiro Toyoda in 1937, the world’s first automobile manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles per year, Toyota, is well known for its cutting edge technology. It has been at the forefront for bringing the novel concept of hybrid vehicles into the market commercially. Starting with the much-appreciated full hybrid electric mid-size…

With so many appliances stuffing our homes to capacity, and power available at the flick of a switch, it’s no wonder we can be quite careless with energy. Not only does this fill the wallet of you energy provider, but uses our natural resources unnecessarily. There are so many places we can save power, from…

We all know that our memories become hazier as we age, and the newest cure is brain training: games and puzzles that are rumored to help keep your brain in tip-top shape – or even improve it. But is the science behind this newest phenomenon solid? DegreeLibrary.org has created an infographic entitled “The Truth About…