TED Talks
John Gerzema: The post-crisis consumer
John Gerzema says there's an upside to the recent financial crisis -- the opportunity for positive change. In this talk, he identifies four major cultural shifts driving new consumer behavior and shows how businesses are evolving to...
Science360
Do smart electricity meters on conservation?
With smart electricity meters, consumers can measure electricity usage in real time, even find out how they stack up against their neighbors. But, does having that information impact consumers' electricity usage? With support from the...
Economics Explained
China’s Blackouts Are Shining Light On A New Problem: Energy and Prosperity
What is the fundamental reason behing the Chinese blackouts and what could this teach us about our modern global economy's relationship with energy? Also, what could we learn from this issue when inevitably faced with our own energy...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Towards a Smarter Grid
How reliable is our national electrical distribution system - and what can be done to make it better?