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.
Self-driving buses arriving In California in 2016
Self-driving buses will be arriving in California in 2016. Well, in a very limited fashion anyways — a suburban office park in San Ramon, California, will be playing host to a pilot project that aims to further the deployment of the technology. The pilot project will see the French company Read More...
Toyota expects self-driving cars to hit the road by 2020
The self-driving car market is beginning to rev up. Japanese car maker Toyota on Tuesday announced that it planned to have self-driving cars commercially available by 2020 -- the same year Nissan, General Motors and Google plan to have autonomous vehicles on the road. Toyota revealed that it has Read More...
7 additional uses of solar energy
Kerry, a writer for Realty Times, observes that when one hears about solar energy, the first thing that comes to mind are heating the home, heating the water, or vehicles that are powered with solar power. He tells his readers that there are many other uses for this renewable source. In fact, many Read More...
Germany offers India €1 billion for renewable energy grid
Germany and India have strengthened their cooperation in the renewable energy sector following German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s recent visit to India.Germany announced that it would offer India financial assistance of €1 billion for the implement of the ambitious green energy corridors Read More...
Lexus made a working electric car out of cardboard
Suddenly, Lexus' hoverboard doesn't seem quite so impressive. The automaker has unveiled the Origami Car, a fully functional electric IS sedan whose main body, interior and wheels (!) are made out of cardboard. The designers laser-cut 1,700 based pieces based on the digital model of the regular Read More...
Researchers improve efficiency of solar cells made from perovskite
Solar cells made from the mineral called perovskite are cheaper to make than conventional cells from silicon, but they haven’t been able to leave the lab without losing efficiency. Now a team of researchers from Brown University and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) have solved that issue Read More...
U.K. said to consider closing all coal-fired plants by 2023
The U.K. is considering whether to close all of its 12 coal-fired power plants by 2023 as part of its effort to reduce the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, an official with knowledge of the discussions said. Europe’s second-biggest polluter is also considering whether to make the Read More...
Wind energy is now as cheap as natural gas, and solar is getting close
Wind power is now comparable in price to fossil fuels, and solar is well on its way, according to a new report that confirms earlier predictions that renewables aren't just the best option for the environment - they’re unequivocally the smartest long-term investment you can make on energy. Read More...
Self-driving electric cars have 'transformative potential'
Electric cars can have a significant impact on the environment by cutting carbon emissions, but there are many who believe that combining electric powertrains with autonomous driving technology could change the transportation industry itself. Some analysts believe that self-driving electric cars Read More...
Elon Musk: Self-driving cars are coming sooner than you think
Fully autonomous cars are only “two to three years away,” according Tesla chief Elon Musk. Although the cars will then need to leap the hurdle of regulatory approvals, which the exec and perennial inventor said would tack on another “one to five years.” Tesla has quietly Read More...