
This Russian cottage is heated for free with Bitcoin mining
In the last month, Bitcoin — the biggest and best-known cryptocurrency— rose in value by 480 percent. The sudden...

MIT students find a way to make stronger concrete with plastic bottles
Americans consume 8.6 billion water bottles — every year. Of those, only 1 of 5 is recycled. Fortunately, a handful...

New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes
Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...

Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper
People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...

New Antarctic farm will grow produce despite temperatures of -100 degrees F
Imagine having to go months without an adequate supply of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables. Scientists based...

Schwarzenegger-backed startup takes on Tesla with new battery tech
Tesla may be the best-known electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, but its grip on the industry isn't certain. The...

Lilium's all-electric flying taxi could travel from Manhattan to JFK in 5 minutes
A startup from Germany has secured $90 million to build the all-electric flying taxi of the future. Albeit still...

Britain's first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods
Next time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket...

Midwest greenhouse heated with geothermal energy produces citrus year-round for $1 per day
Those who live in the Midwest United States understand how difficult it can be to eat local during winter. But...

Scientists just created green solar cells - and they're working on white, red and additional colors
Do you love solar panels, but hate the color blue? You're in luck - researchers in the Netherlands have developed...

Kenyan activists are using human poop to make affordable cooking fuel
Resources are scarce in Kenya, and nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line, but they do have...

Dutch designer creates a wooden motorcycle powered by algae
An algae-powered wooden motorcycle? The concept isn’t too far out, considering algae has been used to create...

Inexpensive new battery generates power with just a drop of saliva
In addition to aiding digestion, it turns out saliva can also power batteries. Researchers at Binghamton University...

Insane new flying Iron Man suit will be 3D-printed
Hold onto your seats Marvel fans and tech enthusiasts. Before you know it, a real-life “Iron Man” suit will...

Dutch students 'grow' a biodegradable car made of beet sugar and flax
Are biodegradable cars the next step in environmentally-friendly motoring? A team of students at the Eindhoven...