For many decades, the Chinese government attempted to limit population growth through a one-child policy — only to abolish the rule in 2016 as it realized that the number of annual births had started to plummet at alarming levels. The aggressive policy — alongside other extreme measures — succeeded far too well, with birth rates… Continue reading China Has Screwed Up Really, Really Badly
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Canadian Military Exploring Taliban-Like Insurgent Tactics to Repel American Invasion
Stacey Newman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images While the United States under Donald Trump escalates tensions with its longstanding geopolitical allies, its neighbor to the north is growing increasingly wary of its antics. Recently, Canada has announced a number of moves viewed as part of a pivot away from close ties to the United States. Over… Continue reading Canadian Military Exploring Taliban-Like Insurgent Tactics to Repel American Invasion
CEO of Palantir Says AI Means You’ll Have to Work With Your Hands Like a Peasant
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP via Getty Images Wondering what your career looks like in our increasingly uncertain, AI-powered future? According to Palantir CEO Alex Karp, it’s going to involve less of the comfortable office work to which most people aspire, a more old fashioned grunt work with your… Continue reading CEO of Palantir Says AI Means You’ll Have to Work With Your Hands Like a Peasant
Burritos from Heaven: Are drones the future of delivery?
Transportation Zipline’s airborne delivery service is making fans in Texas, with more locales coming soon. by Tim Stevens Jan 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Transportation Zipline’s airborne delivery service is making fans in Texas, with more locales coming soon. by Tim Stevens Jan 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC On a blustery afternoon late last year,… Continue reading Burritos from Heaven: Are drones the future of delivery?
Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets. But perhaps more interesting than the bike itself is Honda’s decision to use integrated batteries rather… Continue reading Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases.… Continue reading Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
Clean Technica: (Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!004331
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs represented 35% of the total Chinese car market in December. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in December, reaching a record 1.34 million units (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market, down a harsh 14% YoY). Last month’s result put plugin vehicles’ market share at… Continue reading Clean Technica: (Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!004331
Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real
After more than forty years, a bizarre panel from “The Far Side” comic strip has finally become prophecy. The cartoon depicts a strangely eye-less, bipedal cow standing in front of a bench of oddly-shaped objects, with the caption “Cow tools,” and no further context. The “joke” — that cows are too stupid to make practical… Continue reading Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real
Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass
Want to be the hero of your next Super Bowl party? Check out the Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer, an intriguing twist on the air fryer that’s a perfect option for air frying your favorite frozen snacks at your next potluck—it’ll help you win the day by frying up a batch of wings at… Continue reading Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass
7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)
All-Clad Deals used to be difficult to find, but thankfully, the Factory Seconds Sale has come back around for a little while. These sales tend to only last for a few days—this one expires at midnight tomorrow, January 21—though they sometimes are extended. In any case, these sales offer a reliable way to score a… Continue reading 7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)