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· Ryan General
New $1 billion Lego factory in Vietnam planned to be 100% powered by solar energy
Lego is responding to growing demands in Asia by investing $1 billion to build a toy factory in Vietnam. Second site in Asia: In a recent press release, the Danish toy company revealed that it is erecting a new 44-hectare (109-acre) facility in Binh Duong Province, which is…
· Carl Samson
‘Apocalypse’: The world could be without internet for weeks after a solar storm, UCI researcher warns
A solar superstorm could cause a global internet collapse comparable to an apocalyptic event that could last for weeks, according to a study based on modeling experiments from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Key findings: Solar storms, also known as coronal mass…
· Bryan Ke
Korean Scientists Invest Transparent Solar Panels to Be Used on Phones
A team of scientists led by a Korean professor invented new transparent solar panels that can eventually be used to charge smartphones. Professor Joondong Kim and his colleagues from the Incheon National University in Korea, recently published their latest invention in the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Netizens Found the Solar Eclipse ‘Sexy’ and We’re Concerned
Last week’s solar eclipse was a beautiful sight to behold, and such a heavenly phenomenon is always a must-see, not only for its rarity but also the opportunity it gives for people to unite, at least in thinking. A collective of Japanese Twitter users, for instance, saw more out…
· Heather Johnson Yu
5 Asian Myths That Explained Solar Eclipses
If you currently exist (and chances are you probably do), you know about the solar eclipse happening today. The celestial event happens every couple years; this one’s path of totality will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.
· Carl Samson
Adorable Solar Farm in China is Literally Shaped Like a Giant Panda
China built what easily wins the world’s cutest solar farm yet — a Panda Power Plant, the first phase of which was successfully connected to the grid. The plant, located in Datong City, Shanxi Province, has been installed by Hong Kong’s Panda Green Energy in agreement with the…
· Khier Casino
China is Now the World’s Top Generator of Solar Energy
China has become the worlds greatest producer of solar energy after doubling the nation’s photovoltaic capacity to 77.42 gigawatts at the end of 2016. Despite the rapid growth, solar power represents only 1% of China’s total energy output, according to Reuters.
· Editorial Staff
A Solar-Powered Driverless Car is Coming to China
No workers, no problem, according to Chinese real estate development company Vanke, who is working on driverless cars and robots to address labor shortage problems.
· Riley Schatzle
Facebook Unveils Massive Solar Drone That Will Provide Internet to Rural Areas
Facebook just built a drone that will be able to beam broadband internet to areas across the globe that cannot currently access the internet. Connectivity Lab, a Facebook initiative to develop new technology to provide internet accessibility for everyone, recently finalized…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu goes from $100 stock photo gigs to rocking a nearly $1 million watch at Met Gala 2021
From stock photos model to Marvel superstar, Simu Liu blew minds at the Met Gala 2021 on Monday when he appeared wearing an out-of-this-world watch worth nearly a million dollars. Mind-bending watch: Liu, 32, showcased a Jacob and Co. watch that resembled our solar system, the…
· Ryan General
Malaysian students invent device that makes ocean water drinkable for ‘sea nomads’
An invention that could provide clean drinking water to “sea nomads” — communities living near the ocean — has earned three Malaysian students a spot to compete at the James Dyson Awards, an annual competition that recognizes young design engineers with inventive solutions to…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix showcases John Cho as Spike Spiegel in latest ‘Cowboy Bebop’ live-action first look photos
Netflix released the first look photos for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed sci-fi anime series, “Cowboy Bebop.” Teaser: The teaser pictures featured John Cho as the charismatic Spike Spiegel, Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black and Daniella…
· Weee!
What the Vietnamese Eat for Lunar New Year and the Legends Behind It
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Tết, known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is rich in traditions and customs, marking the arrival of spring in the lunisolar calendar.
· Weee!
What Koreans Eat to Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Ghost Stories Behind It
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Seollal, the Korean New Year, welcomes the year with colorful customs, legends and the unbreakable need to eat rice cake soup.
· Weee!
The Marvelous Myths Behind Chinese Lunar New Year
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, follows the lunisolar calendar and celebrates myths, auspicious food, and massive family gatherings.
· Bryan Ke
Filipino Inventor, 27, Named First-Ever Winner of $40K James Dyson Award
A 27-year-old Filipino has become the first-ever winner of James Dyson Award’s Sustainability Award for 2020 by turning spoiled, damaged crops into renewable energy. What is the invention about: AuREUS, or Aurora Renewable Energy and UV Sequestration, is a technology invented by…
· Bryan Ke
New Spacecraft Named After the First Female Indian Astronaut Kalpana Chawla
The next International Space Station (ISS) bound spacecraft has been named after Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian descent to enter space. The S.S. Kalpana Chawla: Northrop Grumman, a U.S.-based global aerospace and defense technology company, made the announcement on…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese City’s Sewer Covers Light Up With Anime Characters
A city in Japan has become the first in the country to ever use an illuminated manhole cover for its sewage system in the hopes to attract more visitors.
· Carl Samson
Wuhan University Unveils Plasma Jet Prototype That Could Eventually Replace Jet Fuel
China could now be laying the groundwork for the development of plasma jets, giving the world a peek into the future of sustainable air travel. In a paper published last week, researchers at the Institute of Technological Sciences at Wuhan University — one of the country’s most…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Man Builds Ridiculous House for His Dogs With AC, Pool and Spa
A Chinese man has blown the minds of many viewers after building a luxurious 2-story house for his dogs.