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Flying the friendly skies… but can we get out in 90 seconds?

In a real emergency, romance takes a back seat to physics, panic, and how fast 150 people can squeeze through a narrow tube. The Federal Aviation Administration says every aircraft must be evacuated within 90 seconds. That’s the gold standard. But new research suggests that in the real world,  especially as we age, that number might be more aspirational than achievable.

The future of trucking and freight is electric and hydrogen

For years the freight industry tried to force a false choice. Battery-electric or hydrogen. Back the right horse. Ignore the rest. Daimler Truck’s new...

Electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks are finally leaving the prototype era

When wars in Iran threaten oil routes, and Saudi Aramco jacks up prices because it can, the weakness of global freight becomes impossible to...

Tesla Semi, electric road trains and the safer freight future after the Iran war

When the US-Israel-Iran war rattles oil routes and sends stocks linked to oil prices in chaos, we remember how vulnerable freight really is. From...

The Boring Company to add a Dubai loop

Dubai has announced this month that they will be working with Elon Musk's Boring Company to build tunnels in Dubai. 

Kia’s bootcamp trains car mechanics on EVs and the future 

During Bootcamp 1.0 in 2025, their pilot program, Kia trained 87 professional mechanics, and 34 have already secured jobs at local dealerships. Another 50 trainees are currently in training in Morocco.

How Smart Bike Insurance Encourages Greener Travel

Riding a two-wheeler is already one of the simplest ways to cut congestion and shrink your daily footprint. The right insurance cover quietly strengthens that sustainable choice. By reducing friction, cushioning unexpected costs, and supporting repairs that keep a bike energy-efficient, a thoughtful policy helps riders shift toward cleaner, lower-impact, and more reliable travel across India.

Wind-powered cargo ship Neoliner sails into Baltimore

At a time when global shipping is under scrutiny after multiple cargo ship explosions and fires linked to fuel loads, lithium batteries, and overloaded containers, the debut of the Neoliner Origin signals a dramatically different path for maritime transport.

How to repurpose oil railway tracks using a German Monocab

The German innovators are hoping to put them to use by creating monorail cabs that can traverse the lines already laid down. This is especially important in the countryside where older people don't drive and small towns are dwindling as people move to the cities for better access to resources. 

Sushi from the sky thanks to UberEats and Flytrex

With more than 200,000 successful deliveries already completed, Flytrex has shown the system actually works in everyday life, not just in test labs. Customers order through a regular app, track the drone on a map, and then walk outside when it arrives. Just don't get caught on the rope! 

As Planes Go Green, Is Sustainable Space Fuel Next?

Meanwhile, Singapore’s GenZero, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has launched the Green Fuel Forward Initiative, aiming to scale SAF across the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative unites airlines, aerospace manufacturers, and financiers to create a self-sustaining SAF market—one that can meet the demand of one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs.

Can we fly guilt-free with Britain’s new stance on sustainable aviation biofuel?

Virgin Galactic astronauts. Will space travel be sustainable? Sustainable Space Fuels?

E-trike powered by solar power does heavy lifting quietly in off-grid forest

I was contemplating how to ready myself for old age, using the body wisely, and still attending to daily routines. Such was the state of inner asking when grace responded with the arrival of MoonCool, an e-trike. Silence is what I did not wish to disturb for me, the forest, and its creatures.

How the Mobility Industry is Advancing Towards a Sustainable Future

Innovations are also emerging in the realm of energy sourcing. Some mobility scooters are now equipped with solar charging capabilities, allowing users to tap into renewable energy for themselves. Additionally, partnerships between manufacturers and green energy providers are facilitating the development of eco-friendly charging infrastructures, meaning that the electricity powering these scooters is as clean as can be.

China and Russia to build nuclear powered base for first Moonians

The deployment of a nuclear power plant on the Moon raises questions about the legal frameworks governing space activities. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, signed by over 100 countries including China, Russia, and the United States, stipulates that celestial bodies are not subject to national appropriation and must be used exclusively for peaceful purposes.

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Hormuz 2026 Conflict Poses an Energy and Food Security Dilemma in a Warming World

As tensions rise in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, the ripple effects go far beyond oil—touching food systems, climate pressures, and regional stability

How does Neuralink work?

Current goals are to treat neurological disease like Parkinson’s and restore autonomy to people with severe physical limitations by controlling exoskeletons and prosthetics. There’s also huge potential to improve cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and languages.

Role of Hair Vitamins in Strengthening Hair Naturally

Hair loss is one of those problems that creeps up slowly. You notice a little extra on your pillow, a bit more in the drain, and suddenly you're wondering what changed. For many people, the answer — or at least part of it — lies in what their body is or isn't getting nutritionally.
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