Some people might say that if you're passively standing on an electric skateboard that's controlled by a handheld remote, then you're not really skateboarding. Such folks might prefer the Liquid Skateboard, as it's more like a regular board with cruise control.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Skateboards, Kickstarter

Electric mobility brand Solar Scooters has unleashed a new e-moto designed for riding on urban roads, while also holding its own in the wild. The E-Clipse 2.0 Race Edition combines cool carbon looks with a 65-mph motor and 70-mile battery.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Motorcycles, Urban, Off-road

Mowing might seem like a pretty sensible way to keep weeds at bay. But in the case of the silverleaf nightshade, the activity puts the plant into survival mode causing it to fight back with some pretty powerful defense mechanisms, says a new study.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Plants, Agriculture, Agricultural, Poisons, University...

You could be forgiven for remaining skeptical about whether it will ever be built, but the audacious bid to build the USA's new tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City reached a major milestone this week. Local officials have now finally met and given it their approval.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Residential...

Making the successful transition to green energy is dependent on rare earth elements (REEs), which are needed to make essential components in things like hybrid and electric vehicles and wind turbines. Despite their name, these elements aren't actually rare. The problem is, though, that they’re usually found in low concentrations and are combined, meaning...

The universe is awash with strange radio signals, but astronomers have now detected a really bizarre one that repeats every hour, cycling through three different states. While they have some ideas about its origin it can’t be explained by our current understanding of physics.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Astronomy, Neutron Generators,...