The term “calorie” refers to a unit of measurement for energy. The caloric value of foods and the amount of energy the body expends during daily activities are expressed in…

Energy vampires are often friends, colleagues, or acquaintances who drain your energy when you spend time with them. The first signs of such individuals include excessive complaining, a focus solely…

There are times when, despite a full night of sleep, we still feel drained. Researchers in the U.S. suggest that the cause may not only be stress or age but…

It’s frustrating, but as we hit middle age and beyond, even simple movements feel harder. We often feel sluggish and find ourselves mentally budgeting energy before basic actions, like moving…

Seasonal fatigue is your body’s response to springtime vitamin shortages and shifting weather. As you adapt to changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions, a body weakened after winter faces extra…

A new study from King’s College London found that fasting 14 hours a day can lift mood, increase energy, and help with weight loss. Intermittent fasting, or IF, is a…

‘Food coma’ sounds dramatic, but it refers to postprandial somnolence — the drowsiness that follows a meal. Researchers haven’t studied it extensively in humans, but experiments have been done on…

The Chinese approach emphasizes restoring mental balance and eating according to yin and yang. What’s the Difference? Weight loss strategies differ significantly between the West and the East. A European…

Short daylight and bleak weather can sap your spirit and make even small tasks feel impossible. Amid those physical, mental, and emotional slumps, your energy and mood need a reboot.…

Before chemical energy drinks — which can harm the heart and stomach — people relied on herbs with similar effects. Unlike artificial energy boosters that give an instant jolt, natural…

One of the biggest challenges for a power grid dominated by clean energy is the unpredictability of certain renewable sources. Sometimes, when solar energy is needed, clouds roll in, or…

Your daily dose of caffeine is a hot topic in scientific debates and research. According to the official recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this dose should…

The Chinese view of fate and events centers on a harmony of energies people use to ease troubles and stress. Why does Feng Shui stress “awakening the Dragon,” and how…

The device, created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, is powered by solar panels. Therefore, this invention will protect the environment not only by absorbing pollutants. How does it…

The 130-year-old Norwegian company Hurtigruten is currently developing what may be the most energy-efficient cruise ship in the world: it will have retractable 50-meter sails covered in solar panels, battery…

Woven City has been under construction since 2021 in Shizuoka Prefecture, near Mount Fuji, on the site of former factory buildings. Toyota announced this summer that construction is nearing completion.…

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) will build a massive wind and solar power plant. This clean-energy company is a subsidiary of the Adani Group, the country’s largest coal importer and…

The future is arriving faster than we think. What once seemed like science fiction is becoming real. Many scientists believe these emerging technologies could change the way we live —…

SolarBotanic Trees’ metal ‘trees’ have seven-meter canopies that capture solar energy through nanophotoelectric ‘leaves’ and store it in a battery tucked into the trunk. SolarBotanic Trees, a British startup, has…

The cruise company Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans to create an electric cruise ship with zero emissions and 50-meter sails covered in solar panels. The vessel will harness energy from…

Vincent Callebaut’s Timber Mobilities project sounds fantastical — but it could become reality sooner than you think. After all, many of the bold ideas from the renowned Belgian architect based…

The environmental innovation was developed by Koji Enoki, an associate professor at the Tokyo University of Electro-Communications. Enoki says generating electricity from snow can be as effective as harnessing solar…

Recently, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket delivered into orbit a 50-kilogram Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD) developed by scientists at Caltech, along with 116 satellites. Researchers from this institute are…

Researchers estimate that a liter of seawater contains as much potential fusion energy as the chemical energy in 350 liters of gasoline. Once we harness this virtually inexhaustible source, it…

I often find myself wondering: what exactly is our mood? What are our emotions? I can only guess, and even then it’s only on an emotional level. Most likely it’s…