Red, yellow, green … and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light Posted June 7, 2024 Researchers are exploring ways to use features in modern cars, such as GPS, to make traffic safer and more efficient. Eventually, the upgrades could do away entir…
Push for climate education brings students hope for future Posted June 6, 2024 Several dozen young people wearing light blue T-shirts imprinted with “#teachclimate” filled a hearing room in the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul in late February. The high scho…
Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care Posted June 5, 2024 Personal patient information is being given currency in Kenya as a way of expanding patient access to doctors. A mobile start-up says its phone application allows users to pay …
Science and nature inspire huge new sculpture series at London’s Kew Gardens Posted June 4, 2024 The tranquil spaces of Kew Gardens are a perfect place for a bit of quiet reflection. And there’s more than one way to do that now. Dotted across the landscape…
Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says Posted June 3, 2024 Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to…
Australians turn off gas amid price hikes and supply gaps Posted June 2, 2024 There may soon not be enough gas to meet demand in the Australian state of Victoria, and this could happen as soon as next year according to the Australian Energy Market Operator …
Africa’s climate tech startups battle for more funding Posted June 1, 2024 Solar panels dot rooftops across sprawling Lagos, a Nigerian city that is undergoing a transformation as it adopts solar power. Nearly a decade ago, things looked…
Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom Posted May 31, 2024 Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew Research Center survey of teachers last fall. Waning job satisfaction over the last t…
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle Posted May 30, 2024 Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sa…
Japan has fallen hard for its hot, slurpy ramen noodles Posted May 29, 2024 Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is …