As our population grows and we use more natural resources than ever, the issue of renewable energy sources becomes ever more pressing. Innovation isn’t only important in the business world, it’s also crucial for ensuring the future of our planet. Fortunately, many innovative and uber-smart scientists have been on the task of experimenting and analyzing data to developing new, cleaner energy sources that may eventually replace fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil. Though solar and wind power get a lot of attention, there’s a lot more out there when it comes to renewable energy sources. Here are 5 of the most innovative—though these are far from the only odd options that have been explored.

In this new episode of BioTalk, Rip Ballou, MD, VP & Head, GSK Global Vaccines US R&D Center and BHI President & CEO Rich Bendis discuss GSK’s move to the BioHealth Capital Region, their Vaccines Portfolio/Future, and the importance of succeeding in the industry today.

W. Ripley Ballou, MD is Vice President and Head, GSK Global Vaccines U.S. R&D Center in Rockville, MD - Just outside of Washington, DC. Prior to this he was VP and Head, Clinical Research and Translational Science, Vaccine Discovery and Development at GSK Vaccines in Rixensart, Belgium. Previously he served as Deputy Director for Vaccines, Infectious Diseases Development, Global Health at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Ballou is an expert in vaccine development and has worked in this field for more than 30 years. Trained in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, he began his work on vaccines at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research where he led the team that with GlaxoSmithKline co-developed RTS,S, the world’s most advanced malaria vaccine. Dr. Ballou has numerous publications in the field of vaccine development and infectious diseases.

I’ve noticed that most young entrepreneurs are more socially conscious today than ever before, which is a great trend. Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even nonprofits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good things another day.

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Most students think it’s crucial to find the “right” internship, otherwise they’ll be saddled with the “wrong” experience on their resumes for applying to full-time jobs later on. It’s not that simple, and that’s a good thing.

A technology developed by a Point Breeze company is making its way into hospital operating rooms after being used in a number of other ways, from detection of chemical warfare agents to pharmaceutical development to law enforcement.

ChemImage Corp.’s story is one of perseverance against long odds, surprising applications for a disruptive technology, and Pittsburgh’s place in the new age of machine learning and autonomy.

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Venture-capital investments around the world hit another record in the second quarter, with the United States showing strong momentum, but not reaching a new deal-value record itself. The high level of activity suggests no slowdown in enthusiasm for software and ...

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partnerPhil Town, breaks the true value of $1 million during your retirement. According to Town, the worth of $1 million in retirement can be based off two main factors:

• Where you are located
• The inflation rate

Depending on these factors, you may see yourself facing a relatively manageable or quite expensive future. Town goes on to break down some shocking news -- $1 million may not be enough for your retirement life. 

This eleven-year-old day trader wrote his first book at eight-years-old and has already earned thousands of dollars. Christon "The Truth" Jones has been nominated for Black Enterprise Teenpreneur 2018 and is on a mission to help people become successful one stock at a time.

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Mr. Wonderful's 'tough love' approach to business has helped him make millions. There's a lot to learn from him.

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A new study from Eden Strategy Institute and OXD (ONG&ONG Experience Design) ranks its top 50 smart city governments globally.

The Eden Strategy Institute says this is the first independent ranking of its kind that investigates the roles that city governments play in leading a smart city strategy, beyond celebrating the technological attainments of the cities themselves.

As a new business advisor, I often meet aspiring entrepreneurs looking for that magic formula for success. I tell them that success in today’s rapidly changing environment simply means learning and adapting faster than your competitors. There are no static rules, or constant states to strive for. Yet the fact is that most of us are very bad at learning, since it implies risk and failure.

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The oldest members of Generation Z have recently left college and entered the workforce. For some, learning how to handle their new money and expenses will be an education unto itself.

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Although they take up only about 3 percent of the planet’s usable land, our global cities house some 55 percent of the world’s people—and by mid-century, this number is expected rise to 68 percent. At the same time, Earth’s population is projected to grow to somewhere around 9.8 billion people, leading to a total of 6.6 billion urban citizens by 2050. Our urban centers will face mounting pressures as a result.

Human death risk increases exponentially from 65 up to about age 80. At that point, the range of risks starts to increase. But by age 105, the death risk actually levels off — suggesting there’s no known upper limit for human lifespan.*

That’s the conclusion of a controversial study by an international team of scientists, published Thursday, June 28 in the journal Science.

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Cryptocurrency miners have seen the future, and it's in Butte, Montana.

Over the past six months, more than $350 million in new cryptocurrency mining data centers have been announced in this small southwestern Montana community, and more may be coming soon.

The tale of the tape counts CryptoWatt's $100-million facility and Power Block Coin's $251-million plant, on top of others that already exist in this hardscrabble town known for mining of another variety.

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A new study has found that “skinny fat” – the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass – may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults. While sarcopenia, the loss of muscle tissue that is part of the natural aging process, as well as obesity both negatively impact overall health and cognitive function, their coexistence poses an even higher threat, surpassing their individual effects.

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When Viela Bio spun out of MedImmune in March, it started with six assets — three in clinical trials and three in preclinical development — putting it ahead of most startups and many spin-offs. “Other spin-offs often are developing assets that have been shelved for various reasons or that have been deprioritized,” Bing Yao, Ph.D., CEO, notes. “But for Viela Bio, this is a continuation of the programs, not a handoff.”

Let’s be real. If you’re going on vacation this summer, you’re probably going to check your email. More than 62% of travelers make it a point to check their work-related email and voice mail, according to a new poll by Travel Leaders Group, a travel agency.

Regarding sulfates, nitrates, organic and elemental carbon in California air, there is good news.

According to information in a Jun. 5, 2018 California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board (ARB) news release, those substances in Golden State air are becoming fewer and farther between.

In the “NASA satellite helps collect 15 years of Southern California air pollution data; results show air pollution controls working: Satellite remote sensing technology informs air quality trends miles from existing urban regulatory monitors in rural, disadvantaged communities” news release, the ARB reports: “Scientists from Emory University, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Air Resources Board worked together to analyze satellite data to determine the 15-year trend of fine particle pollution.

Within each breathe of air we need to live,

Are carried tiny particles of dust;

These specks pass through our bodies’ finest sieve,

And cause our lungs and hearts to tar and rust.

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