How Spotify is Perfecting Music Curation

Pandora, Rdio, Apple and Tidal all offer their own versions of music curation, but one service, Spotify, seems to have cracked the code. The streaming service’s popular Discover Weekly feature has found a way to spot tracks that users will actually enjoy, without remaining too safe or straying too far from personal taste. The team behind Discover Weekly admits the product is far from perfect …

Mealworms Might Be The Solution to Growing Landfills

An unlikely hero has been identified in the fight against the world’s growing landfill problem. As it turns out, mealworms (the crawly larvae found in many science classrooms) can safely and effectively digest styrofoam—the pervasive takeout container material found in countless restaurants. The discovery comes as a surprise to scientists, many of whom are now optimistic that a marine version of the mealworm exists—possibly leading …

Rechargeable Electric Wheels

Futuristic scooters, two-wheelers and even a foldable bike for an upgraded commute

Glide through traffic without spewing any fumes, thanks to the plethora of e-wheels that are becoming available—though laws around the world are huffing and puffing to keep up. Below are new iterations of two-wheeled personal vehicles that are changing stereotypes. Novelty toys no more, these electric machines hint at the future of mobility and urban commuting, which looks to be efficient and intelligent—without losing any …