Plato, Greek philosopher: “Poverty does not stem from a decrease in wealth, but from an increase in desires”

In Laws, the Greek philosopher describes a “rule of moderation” and says that poverty consists “not in decreasing one’s ...

China launches a flying wind turbine 2,000 meters into the sky, generates power for the grid and promises energy at one-tenth the cost of conventional wind

China launched a flying wind turbine 2,000 meters into the sky. Discover how this floating tech could deliver ultra-cheap ...

Canada looks deep inside old coal mines and finds a clean energy alternative that could turn abandoned fossil fuel sites into part of the post-oil future

Canada is turning abandoned coal mines into clean energy sources. Discover how this geothermal tech could heat our post-oil ...

Albert Einstein, scientist: “Life is like riding a bicycle: to keep your balance, you have to keep moving forward”

Albert Einstein is usually remembered as the physicist who changed how people think about light, gravity, time, and energy.

Neuroscientist Andrew Hubermann warns: Salt isn’t just bad for blood pressure; it also helps the brain send signals and regulate thirst

Salt may affect more than blood pressure. A neuroscientist explains how it helps the brain send signals and control thirst.

America’s Concorde successor is now two years from production, promises 1,122 mph flights and could bring back supersonic travel after more than two decades

America's Concorde successor promises 1,122 mph flights. See how boomless tech could bring back supersonic travel in two ...

It’s not about walking or riding a stationary bike: the hidden habit that could boost your heart rate with just a few minutes a day

Walking is often the first recommendation people hear when they want to move more without straining the body. A stationary ...

Japan creates a mathematical system to know in real time whether fish is still fresh, and the food industry may never look at seafood the same way again

Japan's new math model tracks seafood freshness in real time. Discover how this ATP-based system could slash global food ...

NASA’s Galileo spacecraft plunged into Jupiter’s hellish clouds after becoming the first human-made object to orbit an outer planet, and what it revealed still sounds ...

NASA crashed the Galileo spacecraft into Jupiter to save Europa. Discover the impossible secrets revealed during its hellish ...

China launches the world’s largest known electric megastructure into the sea, and the project could put key commercial routes under new pressure

China just launched the world's largest electric ship. Discover how this massive battery-powered vessel will disrupt global ...

That innocent-looking glass of juice sitting next to your coffee and toast could be the key to completely changing the way your body processes sugar

That glass of juice may change how your body handles sugar, and breakfast timing could matter more than you think ...

A 15-year-old girl built a $12 generator from recycled materials, and her device can turn ocean currents into electricity for remote homes

A 15-year-old built a $12 device that turns ocean currents into power. Discover how this recycled invention could light up ...