All the stories categorized with: Green
Energy tower powered by air makes advancements in green technology
05/28/2012, They say that man proposes, but God disposes – well, I am quite sure that the Almighty is more than pleased to see plans in developing a monstrous power generator that will be located at the south western corner of [...]
Cheap and eco-friendly solar cell has plenty of potential from Northwestern University
05/27/2012, The smart folks over at Northwestern University have managed to discover a way that could potentially see the solar cell market explode in a good (and big) way – by removing the liquid inside, hence stopping all risks of leakage. [...]
Income inequality revealed from space [Research]
05/25/2012, The two satellite photos that you are seeing above are from the Ball Square in Somerville and West Cambridge. Do you notice the differences? I’m sure you have. But did you notice that the photos reveal that West Cambridge has [...]
Mobile solar backpack for the military
05/24/2012, The average amount of equipment our men and women in uniform have to carry around in the battlefield does weigh a considerable figure, so what are the ways that technology and science can employ in order to lessen their burden? [...]
New solar cell is cheaper and more efficient?
05/24/2012, Researchers over at the Northwestern University have managed to cobble together a spanking new solar cell which they claim is capable of churning out not only efficient, but environmentally friendly electricity as well. Based on the Grätzel cell that relies [...]
Solar Impulse heads for Morocco on first intercontinental flight
05/23/2012, The Solar Impulse aircraft that is the brainchild of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg looks set to take to the skies on its first intercontinental flight this coming 24 May 2012 at 06:45AM (UTC+2) from Payerne (Switzerland) with the final [...]
C-1 electric vehicle rolls with the times
05/21/2012, When we talk about electric vehicles, the yuppies would most probably think of a high powered electric sportscar, while the ordinary man on the street would dream of a Prius in his garage to ferry his family around. Well, not [...]
KudoCase will keep your iPad charged via solar energy
05/21/2012, If you’ve always wanted an iPad case that could power your device using solar energy, the folks at Wireless NRG have released a solar-powered iPad case dubbed the KudoCase. If the accompanying image above did not already give it away, [...]
BMC UC01 City Bike works like a fart
05/20/2012, All right, you might wonder how come the title for this story has been worded so? I decided to take a little bit of creative liberty by shifting around some words. We all know that there are loud farts, and [...]
Ample EO is “world’s first e-quadricycle”
05/14/2012, The Ample EO has been dubbed as the “world’s first e-quadricycle”, although I do not know who is going to verify of debunk that claim. Well, it is a unique ride by all means, where this small electric vehicle which [...]
Bicycle-powered television used in a 17th century hotel
05/12/2012, If you have plans to travel over the weekend, a getaway to the Cottage Lodge in the village of Brockenhurst, Hampshire seems ideal. Why? That’s because, apart from the hotel’s award-winning service and features, it also has a bicycle-powered television. [...]
Bio computer grows wheatgrass using its own heat
05/11/2012, Mike Schropp took donated computer parts and built a computer with a mini garden on top of its case. It’s actually a working computer, and yes, it grows wheatgrass. “I can’t exactly recall when the idea came to me, but [...]
Electro-Kinetic Shoe technology said to charge mobile phones
05/11/2012, 24 year old Anthony Mutua of Kenya has developed an ultra-thin chip that, when placed into the soles of a shoe, can charge mobile phones . Basically, the technology can generate electricity when put under pressure, which would be a [...]
