HJC Design has developed a tent-like beach home that can resist the fiercest of winds at the British Coast. Dubbed as Surf Shelter, the curvaceous abode can exploit wind and solar energy for playing music, charging portable gadgets and doing other…
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The second hardest material after diamond could enhance coal’s energy efficiency. Researchers at the Missouri University of Science and Technology are testing sapphire as a sensor for use in the process of making synthetic gas from coal. The reason.
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The Italian-born, Milan-based artist Andrea Petrachi (a.k.a. Himatic) has mastered the art of recycling to perfection. His robotic sculptures made from discarded objects like broken electronics, recycled materials and old toys are true specimens of…
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A huge LED display that doubles as a solar shield is all set to turn heads at its unveiling in the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum this Friday. Dubbed the SolPix, a combined media-wall/solar blind will brighten up the opening of the museum’s…
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Until now, we’ve seen petrol being used as the aviation fuel. However, things are going to change very soon as aeronautical engineer Bill Whitney from Delta Helicopters of Queensland, Australia, envisages the production of the world’s first…
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Owning a beautiful lawn is no big deal, but maintaining this luxury certainly is. Helping us keep our lawn in good shape are lawn mowers, but aren’t we aware of the harm they cause to the environment. They are amongst the greatest contributors of…
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Basing their green constructions on five cardinal principles, i.e. smart design, upcycling and recycling, smart building, energy efficiency and water conservation, Anand Bungalows have specialized in designing, customizing and constructing a vast…
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A team of researchers from the Northeastern University has found a way to transform plastic waste into a source of clean energy. Their waste combustor is a result of nine months of dedicated research. The apparatus comes with two tanks, first of…
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What in your opinion is the most symbolic garment in a woman’s wardrobe? Her wedding gown, but of course. But unfortunately this beautiful dress is used only once and faces the challenges of throwaway fashion. Breaking this notion are a few fashion…
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Carlsbad-based Vertical Earth Gardens aims to bring some green to balconies, side yards, backyards, roofs, decks, frame patios and facades of your abodes. Founded in the spring of 2009, the company wishes to help the San Diego residents grow healthy..
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