Despite earning ill-repute for the Deepwater Horizon explosion, the BP America has geared up to emerge on the green scene again. Just recently, it aided Ignacio Intermediate School with $10,000 in funds to run a solar car project for the…
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19th century French author Jules Gabriel Verne’s sci-fi vision has come to reality in the works of Jan Hamza – the modern day Captain Nemo. The latter, director of tour company European Water Transport, has designed and created the Czech…
Czech’s first solar boat Elektronemo rides the waves on green energy Read More »
It has been a while since a design grabbed my attention. But, this stunning experimental house here is something I personally would love to own. Dubbed the “Roll It”, this modular prototype offers all the necessary facilities within minimum…
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Kiss + Cathcart, Architects have come up with the initial design of a green home along the Bronx River Greenway, which they call River House. While the building will flaunt a plethora of clean energy technologies, a green screen – a metal mesh…
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Researchers, for long, have been relying on silicon to create solar cells, digital cameras and other similar devices. However, there are still other materials and semiconductors that capture light more efficiently than silicon. Gallium arsenide is…
Semiconductors to go more efficient with peel-and-stamp technique Read More »
Airplanes and ships, as they head out from airstrips and harbors respectively, guzzle emission, which is a direct consequence of their inefficient flow resistance or drag. It does not only increase their cruising costs, but also skyrockets the fuel…
‘Sharkskin’ paint could help reduce fuel consumption for airplanes, ships Read More »
We are living in an age where massive structures are replacing our lush green meadows, leaving us with very little option to keeps our vicinity green. Bringing a green alternative to your doorstep is Ceracasa, a pioneer in the production and sale of..
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Fashion knows no bounds. Sometimes, it conjures up the finest fabric to create kitschy and odious attires. Still, there are times when the basest stuff elevates it to the height of creativity. At this month’s Condom Fashion Show at the Western…
Latex inspires student designers to weave magical couture Read More »
At the RWE headquarters, some informative art installations created by Jung von Matt/Elbe, Hamburg, garnered a huge response from the company employees. The unusually striking installation morphed energy outlets into colorful fountains that indicated.
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Patrick Vanderwyden has been relying on alternative energy for three years. Almost all of his home equipment, such as his water heater, hot tub, air conditioner, fans and his refrigerator, employ solar power. His vehicles also have the same story to..
Living without oil for three years… Read More »