In 1839, Alexandre Becqueral witnessed the photovoltaic effect by using an electrode immersed in a conductive solution that was exposed to light. In simpler terms, he discovered that sunlight could be captured and transformed into usable energy. If we track the evolution of solar cells since this…

According to the United Nations, the worldwide average life expectancy is 71 years (68.5 for males and 73.5 for females). This statistic has Japan on one end (84.6 years) and Sierra Leone (38 years) on the other. Now, apply a new headline that was just released by the Guardian that says “Live for…