When the lockdown first began, we quickly learned how interdependent our world is today. People who work every day helping those around them suddenly had their jobs grounded to a halt. We quickly realized that people who help others aren’t just nurses, teachers and fireman. They…
Abstract: This video explores Tesla’s mounting problems in China. In 2018, Tesla announced that it would be building its first Gigafactory outside the United States in Shanghai. China has emerged as the world’s biggest auto market and as an important market for electric vehicles. Tesla,…
Abstract: As interest in addressing climate change continues to gain speed, demand for electricvehicles in rising. Currently, these vehicles largely rely on lithium-ion batteries for their power,and within those lithium-ion batteries, a blue metal called cobalt. Cobalt is the sort of magicingredient in batteries responsible…
Abstract: The rising cost of cobalt may be of little interest to many, but in fact, has the potentialto affect nearly everyone. Cobalt is used in the construction of the lithium-ion batteries used topower most portable electronics including mobile phones and laptops as well as…
As dining rooms closed across the country in 2020 because of the pandemic, restaurants started focusing their efforts on takeout and drive-thru orders. Many companies added new technology and logistical plans for their takeaway operations that will likely remain in place after the pandemic is…
After a 2-year legal battle, Seven Springs Water Co. was approved to pump 1 million gallons per day from Florida’s Ginnie Springs to supply water to Swiss food and beverage conglomerate, Nestlé, for their bottling operations in the area. The approved permit was a renewal…
Fashion collective recently announced they will be creating “(t)he most exclusive sandal ever made.” Known for their creative, avant-garde fashion designs, their latest creation is known as the “Birkinstock.” The design is a take on the traditional Birkenstock (with an “e”) sandal, but is made…
A couple of weeks ago, Texas’ power grid failed after a historic snowstorm and cold snap overwhelmed the state. As millions struggled without electricity or heat, those who had power potentially faced exorbitant electric bills because of changes Texas made to its utility system more…