You can’t remember life before Uber, that’s the extent of how much the ride-hailing app has become a part of your everyday life? Well, it might earn an even bigger role in how you get around, particularly if you’ve been bitten by the travel. bug. The A…
In the US, many cyclists can now run red lights… in the interest of safety
The State of Colorado recently approved a bill allowing cyclists to run red lights. The idea is that they should stop, like everyone else, at a red light, but can then set off again as soon as they have given way to any vehicles and pedestrians present…
In Texas, crypto miners turn to solar power
Two US tech companies, Block and Blockstream, are preparing to launch a fully solar-powered Bitcoin creation center, or mine, in June, in a new effort to make cryptocurrencies less expensive and more environmentally friendly. The digital payments group…
How a game of interstellar chess could help establish contact with aliens
A team of scientists is considering what kind of message should be sent into space in order to establish communication with other life forms. One of their ideas could involve starting a dialogue through a game of chess in order to familiarize extraterr…
Kenyans heal devastated land with the power of mangroves
Along a riverbank scarred by logging, Joseph Mwandenge Mangi points out a solitary mangrove tree, a species once abundant in the forest where the mighty Sabaki River meets the sea. “This is the last one. There are no more left,” said the 42-year-old Ke…
Listening to Beethoven instead of Kanye West may help you drive better
Many drivers listen to music while driving. However, they should make sure they have a suitable playlist. Classical music is best when driving, according to a new study by South Korean carmaker KIA. Music has a soothing influence and that includes with…
Snapchat wants to help you learn sign language
Snapchat is adding to its options with a new Lens, an animated filter in augmented reality specially dedicated to sign language. The idea is to encourage users of the social network to learn American Sign Language through fun little activities. This ne…
Making biofuel from paper pulp
Veolia has announced the upcoming launch of a novel industrial solution for producing CO2-neutral biofuel from paper pulp. The idea is to produce, on an industrial scale, a new sustainable fuel source to replace conventional fossil fuels. All this will…
Put a paw into the ‘petaverse’ with Dogami’s crypto dogs
Combine NFTs, cryptocurrencies and blockchain — all very popular right now — add a pinch of nostalgia, a Tamagotchi, and what do you get? “Dogami”! This pet simulator video game takes animal lovers into the “petaverse” by adopting a virtual puppy in …
Heading to Venice? Don’t forget your water pistol (and make sure it’s orange)!
Usually, it’s the monkeys that you have to watch out for when you go on a trip, whether it’s to Gibraltar or to Lopburi in Thailand. But primates aren’t the only animals prone to attacking tourists. In Venice, seagulls are a real nuisance. And hotelier…