Uber really has changed the transportation world as we know it. Since its formation in 2009, it has launched many different programs that have made an impact on our daily lives. The first is its taxi service. While many people may think that paying for an Uber every day is more expensive than owning a car, that actually isn’t always the case.

According to the 2018 annual internet trends report, it is cheaper to rely on Uber than it is to own a car in four of the five largest U.S. cities. These cities include New York City, Washington, D.C, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Dallas was the fifth city they looked at that did not make the cut. It costs roughly $65 weekly to own a car in Texas, whereas a weekly Uber would cost $181.

One of the biggest reasons taking an Uber every day is cheaper than owning a car is because of parking expenses. According to a resident of San Francisco, another very large U.S. city, Uber only costs about $150 a month, whereas paying for a parking space behind their apartment was $350 a month. Without a car, you don’t have to pay for parking or even car insurance.

Another way Uber is saving people money is in car repairs. When you own a car, you have to pay for repairs when something goes wrong. You also have to pay for routine maintenance. The total average repair cost in America is $305.55. This includes $202.28 for parts and $103.27 for labor. When you are riding in someone else’s car every day, you don’t have to dish out any dough for car repairs.

Uber’s taxi service isn’t the only way the company is saving people money. Uber Freight is now stepping up to the plate. Uber Freight is aiming to create a shipping service with self-driving freight trucks. They have already started testing the technology out earlier this year.

There are more than 12 million trucks, locomotives, rail cars, and vessels that move cargo over the transportation network. What Uber Freight aims to do is to be more efficient and productive so they can cut down shipping times and costs.

“The opportunity for technology to connect all the different trading partners in the industry is absolutely massive,” Ashley Dorna, Niagara vice president of supply chain, said. “Uber, Convoy and Amazon are all trying to crack the code on how to drive that integration and shorten the supply chain.”

Uber Freight hauled more than 10,000 loads for Niagara last year alone. They are trying to find a way to get a strategic advantage in the shipping industry so they can cost costs. They started Uber Freight Plus, which offers a series of discounts and incentives like cheaper gas and rewards credit cards to try to reduce shipping costs.

Uber is making strides to change the way we do things, and it seems to be working. They are not only making it cheaper to get around, but they are trying to lower the cost of shipping which might even boost the economy. What’s next, flying cars? Oh wait, they are already working on that. What can’t Uber do?

As our awareness surrounding environmental impact continues to grow, the number of options available for eco-conscious consumers continues to grow. And since those embracing green lifestyles may also be seeking high-tech options for their homes, these advancements may offer more than mere energy efficiency: they might even look like something out of a futuristic film. Now, the windows in our home may soon be able to harvest energy from the sun, power our electronic devices, or even turn into a TV screen at your command.

Many homeowners already know that replacing old, drafty windows with new ones with Energy Star designations can lower energy bills. While replacing a single window costs an average of $500 in the U.S., the EPA estimates you could actually save up to $501 per year by replacing inefficient windows in your home. In that sense, you’ll have to spend in order to save — but knowing that you’re also reducing carbon emissions in the process can make it well worth it for homeowners. Plus, you could extend the life of your HVAC system, make your home more secure, and improve your home’s resale value at the same time — all of which will save you money and grant you peace of mind.

While the federal government recommends that you look for windows that have the Energy Star and NFRC labels, some homeowners might be looking for something that’s both green and cutting-edge. Pretty soon, you could install smart windows that not only save energy but actually store it.

Last month, researchers at the University of Alberta successfully converted a smart window into a high-capacity rechargeable battery. Smart windows already hold potential for reducing energy costs by permitting homeowners to block out light (either partially or completely) by the push of a button or a turn of a nob. But now, scientists have figured out a way for these smart windows to actually store electrical energy. This energy could actually be used to power various electronic devices.

Researchers accomplished this by developing a hybrid nanocomposite material containing colloidal nanocrystalline molybdenum oxide. Since molybdenum was recognized as an official element in the late 1700, it has been used for many purposes in the past 200 years — including now, as an essential component of these energy-storing smart windows. Not only were these windows found to be able to power an LED bulb in just 10 minutes, but the process is so inexpensive that it could easily be used for windows in homes.

That’s not the only development in the smart window sector. Potentially, smart windows could also serve as solar panels and television screens. But while this development might be a number of years from fruition, the energy-storing smart window has real potential for the near future. Until these windows are on the market, however, homeowners can still reap many of the eco-friendly, cost-saving benefits that new (and smart) windows can provide.

Hair loss can do a lot of harm to a person’s self-esteem. They will usually feel like they’ll do anything just to get a little bit of their hair back. But instead of growing it back, hair loss may actually be able to be stopped in its tracks.

About 47% of hair loss sufferers said they’d spend their life savings to have a full head of hair again. Men’s Health reports that hair loss can quickly be brought on by stress. Any stressful period causes your body to flood with cortisol, making your other hormone levels fluctuate. To prevent stress, hitting the gym or yoga mat may make a huge difference. A study from 2015 found that older men with a higher level of fitness release 42% less cortisol per day compared to unfit men. If you don’t think yoga is for you and you can’t commit to the gym, try bike riding or hiking through the woods. With the weather a lot nicer these days, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and relieve some stress.

Buying a hot tub can also help you relieve stress. In fact, 83.9% of hot tub owners bought their tub with the primary purpose of relaxing and relieving stress. The warm water and jets will help your body calm down both mentally and physically after a long day.

According to WebMD, there are many different foams and lotions out on the market that can help prevent hair loss. Adam Penstein, MD, the chief dermatologist at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, spoke with the site about a few different options out there. “Minoxidil works well for men who don’t want to take a pill and who want to stall or prevent hair loss,” Penstein said. “There’s little downside to it, other than having to use it twice a day indefinitely. You don’t even need a prescription.”

Minoxidil isn’t an instant hair-growth solution, and many men have tried hair loss prevention products with mixed results. Men who take any hair loss prevention treatment may need to be patient with the product as it can take up to four months to start working. Be careful, though. This medication can irritate the scalp. Scalp irritation is the only side effect of minoxidil, though, so it’s a lot better than many other choices.

According to Maxim, increasing your Vitamin D intake can also help your hair reset the growth phase. Doctors suggest that men should take 2,000 IU of Vitamin D3 each day, especially in the winter when sun exposure is sparse. You could also take a B-complex, which aids in healthy stress responses.

Adjusting your diet can help prevent hair loss, too. Since health is an inside-out concept, what you put into your body is going to affect how your body looks on the outside. If you are eating well, you are going to look healthier. But if you’re sitting in front of the TV with a bag of potato chips, then you are likely going to experience accelerated hair loss.

Try out some foods like spinach, kale, nuts, eggs, wild salmon, beef, and lamb. Avoid too much sugar, processed food, coffee, corn oil, soybean oil, and vegetable oil.

Hair loss can be a very serious thing for many people, but that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. Despite the variety of hair loss treatment options, many men and women feel like their receding hairline is never going to improve. An estimated 60% of hair loss sufferers said they would rather have more hair than money or friends. Even if you’re prone to balding, you can take some preventative measures. Eating well and getting exercise will not only help your body stay in good shape, but will help prevent early hair loss.

The total yearly value of U.S. agricultural exports is approximately $139.8 billion. That number is in jeopardy, however, following all the recent talk of tariffs, exports, and international trade affairs.

The New York Times states that China’s Ministry of Commerce recently announced it would impose tariffs on $3 billion worth of American-produced materials, including pork, wine, seamless steel pipes, fruit, and more than 100 other products.

The move was in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs of his own being implied on Chinese steel and aluminum, totaling approximately $60 billion worth of Chinese-manufactured products.

“We do seem to be entering a trade war,” said Eswar Prasad, a senior professor of trade policy at Cornell University. “The U.S. has unsheathed its sword after an extended period of saber rattling, and the Chinese are now unsheathing their weapons. I hope this will not spiral into a very broad set of sanctions on both sides, but I think, given Mr. Trump’s instincts and his very keen desire to deliver a political win whatever the political fallout might be, I don’t think it can be tamped down now.”

According to Reuters, China, being the world’s top steel producer, plans on cutting export taxes on certain steel products and fertilizers. It’s expected that China’s decision will likely cause some concern within the United States and Europe.

“Many countries see China as possibly selling exports at below cost which has put a lot of pressure on global steel prices,” said Chris Jackson, an analyst at UK steel consultancy MEPS. “In light of the reduced volumes, we note that Chinese export offers have increased again quite significantly.”

It’s projected that these steel plate export tariffs will fall from 10% to 5% while billet tariffs will decrease from 15% to 10%.

“If you look at the current situation of the steel market in China, it will remain really tight at least in the first half of next year because of the impact of the winter curtailment,” added Daniel Meng, analyst at CLSA in Hong Kong.

The global food and agricultural industry for 2016 amounted to roughly 10% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but some of these tariffs, as well as crop depletions, could lead to significant changes when it comes to the global trade economy.

China limiting its exports on steel and topsoil, which is typically between two and eight inches thick, could lead to direct issues between the U.S., and many more indirect problems with other nations.

Additionally, the International Grains Council (IGC) is projecting a much smaller global wheat crop this year, falling to its lowest percentage in roughly 6 years. In Australia and Canada, where soil moisture conditions have been rundown in recent months, topsoil moisture is expected to continue to deplete.

The U.S. restrictions on Chinese products include tariffs of 25% on a list of specific goods, which is expected to be outlined in the coming days, followed by a 30-day public consultation. During that 30-day period, however, more talks can be held with the Chinese government and additional lobbyists will likely fight to have their employers’ products removed from the tariff list.

The expected loss to the Chinese economy from the planned tariffs would amount to no more 0.1% of its economic output. JPMorgan noted that the potentially affected exports from China would total 2.2% of the nation’s total exporting; which amounted to roughly $2.3 trillion last year.

“The upshot is that today’s tariffs amount to no more than a slap on the wrist for China,” added Mark Williams, chief Asia economics at Capital Economics.

Another round of tariffs, however, could be imposed on a second group of American products after China evaluates the current market following the trade measure — these additional tariffs could have a much larger impact for both China and the United States.

“China does not want to fight a trade war but is absolutely not afraid of a trade war,” added a Commerce Ministry representative. “We are confident and capable of meeting any challenge and hope that the United States will pause on the brink of a precipice, make careful decisions and avoid dragging bilateral trade relations to a dangerous place.”