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.
In Tokyo, the future of cars is electric!
It's an exciting time for green cars at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and proof — if any more was needed — that the Japanese auto industry (like the American one, and, somewhat reluctantly, the German one) sees electric cars (and also fuel cells) as the wave of the future. The trend should Read More...
UK to build the world's largest offshore wind farm
The UK is set to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm 12 miles off the coast of Great Britain. The current largest offshore wind farm belongs to the UK as well, but this new one will generate even more power. In fact, this windfarm is expected to provide nearly a half million people with Read More...
Renewables key in race against climate change clock
Any plausible game plan for capping the rise of Earth's surface temperature depends on replacing fossil fuels with energy sources that generate little or no carbon pollution. That means renewables, especially solar and wind, both of which face fewer constraints to growth than more established clean Read More...
A world of greener cars is coming sooner than we ever might have guessed
If you’re an average consumer, you’ve had little reason to take electric cars seriously—they cost too much, and don’t go far enough on a charge. But starting about this time next year, you will. It’s hard to keep track of all the competing mainstream electrics coming Read More...
Progress made toward more powerful lithium-air battery for electric cars
Yes, electric cars are the future. But what type of green and clean future is it, when we get stuck if our car battery is dead? Scientists are working harder than ever to try and fix the electric car range-problem. And a new solution is in sight: the lithium-air battery. In theory, a lithium-air Read More...
The UK hopes to power its homes from the energy of Iceland's volcanoes
When it comes to renewable energy, Iceland is doing it right. The remote island country reportedly meets around 95% of its own electricity needs using the power of its volcanoes and now the UK hopes to enjoy the benefits of geothermal energy as well. The two countries have joined together to create Read More...
Study: Humans driving cars are more likely to hurt other humans than self-driving cars
With autonomous vehicle operators now required to report their crashes, we finally have some data to compare robot drivers to human drivers when it comes to road safety. Here’s one good argument for a robot-driving future: Human drivers are more likely to get in crashes that hurt or kill Read More...
This is what it's like to drive Toyota's hydrogen-powered car
Just as we get used to seeing electric cars on our roads, Toyota already wants to look to a new, potentially even greener future. The hydrogen-powered Mirai has just gone on sale and IBTimes UK was among the first to take it out for a spin. The Mirai combines oxygen in the atmosphere with hydrogen Read More...
Honda's hydrogen car is so good it can power your home
Honda unveiled its sleek first hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan to be offered to the public, and it’s really cool. On a single charge, the Clarity Fuel Cell can travel over 400 miles (some 700 kilometers) and can be refilled in just three minutes. It also has the hydrogen car industry’s most Read More...
18 science-based reasons to try loving-kindness meditation
Many of us have heard of meditation’s benefits. We may have even tried meditation once or twice. And many of us will have found it hard and concluded that “meditation is not for me.” But wait! Did you know there are many forms of meditation? There are mantra meditations, visualization Read More...