There is a new sustainable technology for storing energy on the block. It is known as ‘ Underground Gravity Energy Storage’ or ‘ UGES’ – aka gravity batteries. These gravity batteries take advantage of abandoned mines around the world. The researchers propose that this could provide an avenue to more sustainable energy for future generations....
For centuries, clay was used to cool and store water. This tradition continues today, and it’s especially popular in areas with limited access to electric refrigeration. Clay is naturally porous, and in a cool and dry climate, a clay pot can keep its contents cold for extended periods of time. But it can do more...
The Indian state of Gujarat is leading the solar revolution, with Modhera being the first solar-powered village in the country. This has set a precedent for Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. He considers this to be “a reconciliation between humankind and planet.” This project has reportedly supplied the citizens of this village...
Let’s just cut straight to the point- who doesn’t like vacations? After all, for most of us, we work to enjoy those holidays even more- if possible. Jonny Wheeler of Clinton showed the world that work and vacation could go hand in hand. It has been 7 years since that revelation, and Wheeler doesn’t seem...
A man lives where he wants to live- be it a house or a plane. After all, a home is where the heart is. It’s where we go after a tough day at work- to simply kick back and relax. But for some, the very concept of the home could be exciting. This is where...
If you’re one for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then there’s a place you need to visit. Located just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ‘Arcana‘ or the Invisible Cabin is a must. It’s tiny at only 200 square feet, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in features....
Most people understand that utility bills are a necessary evil if they want to live in the modern world – even if utility bills eat up a large portion of monthly income. That said, few are willing to pay more than they should be paying. However, a shocking study revealed that many consumers were getting...
The Amish people have been somewhat of a mystery to the rest of society. Their way of life is drastically different from the average American. For instance, an abduction in December of 2022 took place in which two Amish girls from New York were kidnapped. Luckily, the girls returned home safely, but many still had...
From as early as Nikola Tesla’s experiments in the early 1900s, wireless electricity has been a topic of interest for scientists and researchers alike. As technology advances, making electricity wireless is moving from a dream to reality. What is Wireless Electricity? Wireless electricity, also known as wireless power transfer, is the transmission of electrical energy...
One woman pulled off the scam of the century when she duped a group of men into going on a Tinder date with her. The weird event took place in New York. However, as strange as the entire situation was, not one potential date realized what was going on. Only on Tinder could you pull...
In an incredible display of the benefits of electric vehicles, an Australian mother used her car to power her son’s dialysis machine during a blackout caused by storms and flash flooding.1 Kristy Holmes, a 42-year-old woman from the Gold Coast, shared the story of how her car became the literal lifeline for her 11-year-old son...
Electric cars are seen as the cars of the future, and people are starting to ask questions about how they might affect energy bills. Just recently, a Tesla driver shared their first electric bill, and now there’s a more proper discussion to be had about what it means to use Tesla’s Powerwall for your home...
