5 apocalyptic scenarios that governments train to face
There are some events that could change the face of the planet: here are some apocalyptic scenarios for which governments prepare emergency plans.
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Because the future will be bright beyond all expectations
Humanity is moving very quickly towards a rosy future. A perfect world, even if perfection will never be fully achieved. Does this seem like an unreasonable prediction to you? Think that the alternative is self-destruction. Tertium non datur, and the dystopias of the various films are unlikely. One of the best films seen in recent years was Interstellar, but as much as I loved it, it has a weak point: it is set in a future that is not at all rosy. A dystopian nightmare in which storms… Read more
Harvest Fresh, the fridge becomes a Matrix for fruit and vegetables
Thanks to LEDs, Beko's Harvest Fresh technology better preserves fruit and vegetables in a bright "Matrix" that makes them feel like they are still outdoors.
Venus was habitable until a catastrophe happened millions of years ago
A team of scientists speculate that Venus was habitable and housed life until a mysterious planetary catastrophe 700 million years ago.
IKEA will produce more renewable energy than it consumes
The proprietary holding, Ingka, has revealed that by December 2019 IKEA will generate even more renewable energy, strengthening further during 2020.
Bill Gates: “It's time for wind and solar funding to go somewhere else.”
“Incentives go to more pressing things: I'm thinking of energy conservation through batteries, or offshore wind farms,” says Bill Gates.
Dunkirk has free buses and the recipe for a better world
Between those who know a little about History and others who have seen Nolan's wonderful film, everyone or almost everyone should know Dunkirk. Dunkirk, as the locals call it. A year ago the town of Dunkirk made its public bus system completely free. That's right: free buses. A year later, the surveys activated show how the measure has changed the habits of citizens, producing two immediate results: an increase in travel and a collapse in ... Read more
The orangutan is less than 10 years away from extinction
Human impact on the Indonesian rainforest (including fires) poses a mortal danger to one of its closest species, orangutans. Just last July, the Bornean orangutan was placed on the list of species in serious danger of extinction together with the Sumatran orangutan. The cause is not a pandemic, nor climate change. There is no predator, there are no causes of sterility. We are. It's our fault, 100%. The Bornean orangutan lives in the forests of Indonesia which are… Read more
What happened to the Amazon rainforest?
Here are 8 reasons why we must keep writing, talking, shouting to the world that the future depends on the Amazon Rainforest.
I love you, green Ireland! 440 million new trees
In June, the Irish government announced the forestation plan without quantifying the number of new trees: it does so today, and it is impressive.
Singapore plans an underground future
According to a plan launched in March, Singapore plans to move industries, transportation hubs and underground warehouses to free up surface space.
5 technological trends that will change our future travels
Here are the major trends capable of changing the future travel industry, waiting for structural revolutions such as Hyperloop to radically transform it.
Here's what effect it would have to stop eating meat in the USA
In a newly published study, a research team may have found the balance between stopping eating meat and protecting the environment.
Solar energy in China now costs less than the electricity grid
The political efforts made, including cuts to new coal power plants and the closure of mines, are bearing the expected results: solar energy in China costs less and less.
Live since 2042: defending human dreams from AI and robotics
Now that they have freed us from many different tasks, the priority in 2042 is that AI and robotics do not free us from our need to be useful.
Seedo, the AI-driven plantation in a box
Seedo uses machine learning technology, various sensors and light systems to feed herbs, flowers or vegetables of varying legality
World food crisis, 8 ways to stem it
We can stem the food crisis by working hard on eight factors that have worsened and strengthened the weaknesses in our system. Here are what they are.
Reon Pocket, Sony's mini body conditioner
Smaller than a smartphone, the Reon Pocket mini air conditioner fits into the pocket of a special tank top: the first days of sales? A triumph
The ITER nuclear fusion reactor is preparing to leave
Getting reactions from nuclear fusion that give more energy than you put into the system can be the final answer to the climate crisis.
How long can humanity survive?
What are the long-term predictions for humanity, whether it will survive (a very) long time? 6 problems to face in the very, very distant future.
Soapack, against plastic packaging made of soap
Soapack is a vegetable oil-based soap packaging mixed with mineral pigments, plants and flowers that dissolves only when its contents run out.
