Imagine living in a building that has its own eco-system, produces its own food, and generates its own energy. This idea seems like something you would only see in futuristic movies, but it is actually a concept that is being brought to life today by Belgian ecological architect Vincent Callebaut. The project is called Hyperions. […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger Scott Huntington The safety of a product is integral to its success — an item with any potential of danger is likely to be superseded by a competing product in abrupt fashion. As a result, manufacturers often go through a lengthy testing process to ensure safety and minimize legal liability. This has […]
Continue ReadingPeople are raving about green sports cars made of hemp fiber and fueled by biodiesel. These futuristic cars are truly remarkable and a unique breed. Two brands worth noting in this car category are Renew and Lotus. Renew Sports Car The Renew Sports Car (pictured above) is almost entirely made of hemp, from its […]
Continue ReadingResearchers at the Argonne National Laboratory (pictured above) at the U.S. Department of Energy have developed a prototype for lithium-air batteries that can resolve the drawbacks of the existing lithium-air batteries. With the ability to store electricity up to 5 times more than common lithium-ion batteries, minus the shortcomings, the breakthrough design could soon power […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re a fly on the wall at the COP21 in Paris, you’ll probably hear the world leaders talk about natural gas, wind energy, and solar power. What you may not hear about is ocean energy. This isn’t really surprising since it’s a relatively new technology and isn’t as popular as other clean energy sources. […]
Continue ReadingBatteries, in general, have not gone through much improvement in the modern times, compared to other technology. Yes, people now have access to laptops that can last for five hours on a single charge and smartphones that can go for days before needing a recharge, but these aren’t enough. Before the society can take full […]
Continue ReadingQuality indoor air is one of the needs of a healthy environment at home or in the office. But, regardless of how safe and pollution-free your home or office is, you will still be exposed to contaminated air once you step outside. But not when walking near the Smog Free Tower in The Netherlands. This […]
Continue ReadingLooking to solve the evaporation of water from bodies of water, such as mining tailings, reservoirs and ponds, a new technology, called Hexocover, was invented at the University of Arizona. Simultaneously generating energy reserves with the use of solar panels, the invention consists of hexagonal-shaped modular floating cover panels that are made from UV inhibited […]
Continue ReadingThe Batteriser is the first micro-thin, stainless steel sleeve that extends by up to 8 times a battery’s life, just by slipping the product into it. The key here is that most devices only tap a fraction of the energy a battery has, and the Batteriser taps into the remaining energy that is, usually, thrown […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger Philip Piletic There has been a lot of public debate about the use of hydrogen to replace fossil fuels as the main source of energy. Some of the arguments in favor of spending more money on researching the use of hydrogen are that it is plentiful, sustainable and generates only water vapor […]
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