Science & Environment

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…

Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using Photovoltaic’s (PV), or indirectly using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). This solar power is used for many purposes as normal energy requirement in our day to day life like water heating, battery charging etc. Generation of the solar power could be possible with no constraints on money. The below shown infographic…

By reducing our water and carbon footprints we are not only doing our bit for the environment but we may also save some money. [via]

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…

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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…