Environment
The World’s Smallest Train is Made from DNA
A recent breakthrough in DNA nanotechnology has brought to life the world’s smallest autonomously functioning DNA motor – a teeny tiny train of molecules that has been programmed to navigate a
Radioactive Concrete From Fukushima Found In New Japanese Building
Following last year’s nuclear disaster in Fukushima, there has been a great deal of public concern over the contamination of local food sources and water and now, newly constructed buildings can be
Scientists Planning to Cryo-Freeze Coral Samples to Preserve Endangered Species
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located on Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, is a vast underground cavern that holds almost every type of seed in the world. The idea behind it is that if there is ever a
Digitas Decks Out Its Inspiring Chicago Office with Salvaged Factory Materials and Urban Graffiti
We remember a time when furnishings made from salvaged materials were considered too avant-garde for mainstream businesses, but international ad agency Digitas proves that era is all in the past with
Coke and World Wildlife Fund Turn Classic Red Soda Cans White in Honor of Endangered Polar Bears
You know it’s the holidays when you begin to see those adorable Coca-Cola polar bears all over the place, but with the catastrophic effects of global warming, real life polar bears are not nearly as
Solar Electric Light Fund Shines a Ray of Hope on Haiti
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) has installed 100 solar-powered street lamps in Haitian refugee camps Pétionville and Caradeux. Almost two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti taking
Swedish Student Discovers a New Way To Purify Textile Effluent
Dying is one of the most environmentally destructive parts of textile production, sending hormone-disrupting chemicals into waterways in big textile-producing countries like China, India and Bangladesh.
NASA Announces Plans to Launch the Largest Solar Sail Ever Created
Solar activity sometimes causes disturbances through massive flares, but the energy can also be used to increase in-space propulsion capability – harnessing solar power with solar sails could expand
Solar Dok Create a Green Charging Point for University of Florida Students
The University of Florida has just added a Solar Dok to its growing sustainability profile. Solar Dok is an off-grid solar powered electronics charging hub perfect for Internet cafes, college campuses
Old SF’s Interactive Map Displays San Francisco’s History in Photographs
San Franciscans love their history. The city has established historical museums of all flavors to celebrate its pioneers and their contributions to civil society. Now, armchair travelers are invited to
SKhy Bus Is A Carbon-Negative Solar & Wastewater Fueled Shuttle Bus Of The Future
Portuguese designer Alan Monteiro has illustrated his vision of green transportation: an aerodynamic carbon swallowing, wastewater recycling, oxygen releasing, unmanned shuttle bus concept called SKhy.
Swags’ Ultralight Waterproof Backpack Bed Provides Aid to Homeless
Swags for the Homeless is an Australian non-profit organization that has been getting global attention for its Backpack Bed. The contemporary light-weight backpack can be quickly converted into a full
Panda Poop Could be the Key to Cheap and Efficient Biofuel Production
Giant Pandas are well-loved for their distinctive appearance and sedentary nature. Now they will receive even greater adoration and attention for their bowel-based contribution to the development
MySaver Safeguards Your iPhone, iPad and iPod Cables from Damage
If you own an Apple product, chances are you’ve had to deal with broken charge cords and fraying cables. The MySaver project, designed by Thomas Lehman, and funded through Kickstarter, demonstrates
i-Go eBike Concept Powers You Through the City and Charges Your Smartphone
i-Go is an electric bike concept loaded with futuristic rider-friendly features such as regenerative wireless brakes, internal gears, smartphone charging ability, mobile app and GPS all integrated into a
Surrey Crowdsources Inspiration For New $30 Million Green Library on Facebook
Surrey City Centre Library, British Columbia’s latest architectural landmark, was designed with the input of hundreds of community members. Local firm Bing Thom Architects made space for the public
Next-Gen Electronics Charge Themselves With Energy-Harvesting LCD Screens
Engineers at UCLA have developed technology that allows energy gobbling gadgets like smartphones and laptops to convert sunlight, ambient light, and their own backlight into energy. Equipping LCD-enhanced
Scottish Distillery Powers Their Nissan Leaf With Whiskey
Whiskey isn’t just good for a stiff drink at the end of the day; it’s also a handy tool for powering electric vehicles. At least that’s what the Bruichladdich Whiskey Distillery on the
Floating Islands Will Restore Life to Minnesota’s Spring Lake
What do you do with a “severely impaired” body of water and an unsightly shoreline park that is riddled with invasive species? Launch a series of luscious floating islands! In an effort to
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