Science
From mathematics and AI to medicine and psychology, The Optimist Daily features the latest news on discoveries, technological advances, and breakthroughs in the world of science. Our Science section is here to engage and enlighten you.
Billions of dollars are fueling clean energy and climate action
Finance and banking companies go where the money goes, and the money is headed straight towards clean energy to the fine tune of billions and billions of dollars. Earlier this year Citi Bank pledged $100 billion towards renewable energy over the next decade. Bank of America followed up with a Read More...
Renewables to overtake coal as world's largest power source
Renewable energy technologies, such as wind farms, solar panels and biomass power plants, are increasingly the default option for countries looking to add new power capacity, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report details how the transition to a global low Read More...
Robot train in desert planned to store green energy
A California company wants to build a rail line to nowhere in the desert west of Las Vegas. And, no, that isn't some mean-spirited joke about the proposed high-speed train to Victorville. This rail line — the first of its kind anywhere in the world — would run 5.5 miles up the western Read More...
Major world economies to double renewable energy supply by 2030
Fifteen years from now, renewable energy supply in eight major economies will collectively more than double. An analysis by global research organization World Resources Institute shows that national climate plans open up the possibility to use clean and affordable power to millions of people Read More...
All electricity in Austria's largest state now produced from renewables
Austria’s largest state said Thursday that 100 percent of its electricity is now generated using renewable sources of energy. “We have invested heavily to boost energy efficiency and to expand renewables,” said Erwin Proell, premier of 1.65m-strong Lower Austria. Related: Read More...
Shifting away from fossil fuels brings equality with it
The global transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources in our energy systems can do more than just help save the environment, it can also lead to a more equal distribution of wealth amongst the world’s population. Unlike the vertical supply chain of the fossil fuel-based energy system which Read More...
Tesla delivers more cars than it originally promised
Tesla's third-quarter deliveries exceed expectations, which is excellent news for the burgeoning automaker. Tesla continues to dominate the electric-vehicle narrative, and until the brand's energy-storage solutions begin to pay off, its EV sales are the only indicator of the company's success. With Read More...
Goldman Sachs to invest $150 billion in clean energy market
One of the top dogs on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs, is licking its paws clean with plans to invest a whopping $150 billion into green energy over the next 10 years. By nearly quadrupling its earlier pledge of $40 billion, the investment bank is making it clear that the best long-term bet is in the Read More...
Making green fuels, no fossils required
Using solar or wind power to produce carbon-based fuels, which are commonly called fossil fuels, might seem like a self-defeating approach to making a greener world. But when the starting material is carbon dioxide, which can be dragged out of the air, the approach is as green as it gets. The Read More...
Honda just made a car that emits water vapor. Is this the start of a zero-emission economy?
Transportation accounts for 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. The race to a zero-emission economy is upon us, but not everyone is following Tesla's lead. Honda has improved the hydrogen fuel cell on its latest five-seat sedan, the FCV Clarity. But is it enough to upset Read More...