Rad carbon-belt ebike is a cargo-capable commuter at an enticing price
Seattle's Rad Power Bikes is hoping to tempt new riders to its ebike stable with the launch of the RadKick step-through – a Class 2 cargo-ready commuter with chain drive…
Stunning eVTOL lifts off after setback of Olympic proportions
Volocopter's plans to trial passenger flights in its striking electric air taxi from a floating platform on the River Seine during the Olympics have been thwarted by bureaucracy. However, the…
U.S. Signs $1.5B in CHIPS Act Agreements With Amkor and SKhynix for Chip Packaging Plants
Under the CHIPS & Science Act, the U.S. government provided tens of billions of dollars in grants and loans to the world's leading maker of chips, such as Intel, Samsung,…
New world’s tallest timber skyscraper planned for the USA
A remarkably ambitious proposal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, looks set to take timber to new heights. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will become the world's tallest timber skyscraper once…
How Einstein was both right and wrong about gravitational waves
A century ago, Albert Einstein suggested that the universe might contain ripples in space-time, known as gravitational waves – but then he changed his mind
The 5 Best Hotels in Vancouver (Updated 2024)
Vancouver is my favorite city in Canada. Close to both the mountains and the ocean, it’s easy to see why this city is consistently ranked as one of the most…
Book Review: Pause to Think
Pause to Think: Using Mental Models to Learn and Decide. 2024. Jaime Lester. Columbia Business School Publishing. Pause to Think offers a perfect balance of light and serious reading. It…
32 Free Advertising Tips for Your Small, Large, or Local Business
When I first started my small business, the thought of advertising seemed daunting. With a limited budget, I couldn't fathom spending thousands on TV commercials or ad campaigns.
The Antarctic’s polar vortex could be about to split in two
A split in the southern vortex – not seen since 2002 – could lead to sudden warming of the Antarctic stratosphere and hotter weather in Australia and South America
We now know how kestrels stay perfectly still while hovering
Kestrels have been trained to fly inside a wind tunnel to reveal how they can hover in turbulent winds while keeping their heads almost perfectly still. Training the two captive-bred…
