Too tired to fire up the barbecue after a long day at the office? Or is the weather simply not conducive to outdoor grilling? Indoor grills are a great alternative if you’re looking to whip up a warm meal quickly. Appliance maker DeLonghi has a number of such offerings, but if you’re looking to feed the whole family fast, the Livenza Digital […]
This Grill Does It All
World’s First Underwater Paradise Residence
Travelers heading to the Maldives will soon be able to spend their entire vacation under the waves, if they wish. The tiny Indian Ocean country already lets you dine in the depths of the deep blue sea, and later this year you’ll be able to book a room there, too. Brought to you by the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort, […]
Pokemon-Go Targets Biggest Organized Clean-Up
Nearly two years ago, Pokemon Go was the craze in urban areas across the world. Just about every neighborhood had people reliving their childhood and catching monsters. While the phenomenon has died off in popularity, the creators are still upgrading the game and have added an eco-friendly option worth firing it back up on Earth Day. As of last December, […]
Sleeping In The Cargo Hold?
Finally, airlines have found a way to give you more space to stretch out on flights, but there’s one catch: you have to travel in the cargo hold. Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace are teaming up to create modular sleeping compartments with all the luxuries of old-time train travel. By 2020, planes will be able to swap out the cargo area […]
From Farm To Fork Initiative By FoodLogiQ
Many consumers are becoming more selective about what food they eat, and it’s not because they’re picky about taste. Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are starting to ask questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about where their food is coming from and what is really in it. The problem is those answers are […]
New Technique To Make Biofuel From Mushrooms
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered a revolutionary way to transform mushroom waste into biofuel. Despite claims to the contrary, biofuel — typically derived from food crops — is often more environmentally-destructive than it is helpful. This new technique could change that by harvesting energy from waste produced in the process of mushroom cultivation. In a study […]
Old Type Of Battery To Power The Future
The use of wind and solar energy to generate power is spreading, but certain aspects of the technology lag behind other components. One of the biggest challenges for scientists developing clean energy is the storage capacity for industrial-size batteries. It seems like researchers at MIT may have finally cracked the code by returning to an old style of battery with […]
Electricity Free Washing Machine
Yirego‘s Drumi is a brilliant electricity-free washing machine powered by your feet – and it’s set to launch this summer. The device uses six to 12 liters of water per load, and can wash almost five pounds of clothes in around five minutes. Inhabitat first covered the little washing machine in 2015, and we checked in with Yirego to hear […]
Turn Your Truck Into A Mobile Home In Seconds
Adventure company Fiftyten has just unveiled the Adventure Vehicle System, which lets anyone transform a pickup truck into a full-on adventure vehicle. Designed to be a universal fit for every double cab pickup truck, the innovative kit gives adventurers optimal flexibility when it comes to turning a regular truck into an expedition fortress. The three-part system includes a tray with side […]
World’s First Electric Road That Charges Vehicles Debuts In Stockholm
The first electrified road capable of charging EVs as they drive across it is now open outside of Stockholm, Sweden. While the road — which links Stockholm Arlanda airport to a nearby logistics site — is only two kilometers long, it is a significant step forward in Sweden’s strategic plan for energy and climate change. The country aims to become […]