Millions of metric tons of plastic are produced each year and in reality, very little of it is recycled. But what if there were more ways of turning this waste into something valuable, such as new plastics or different types of fuel? Scientists at Purdue University have taken a promising step towards this goal with a new technology that can […]
Converting Waste Plastic To Fuel
Umbrella Designed To Withstand Hurricane Winds
Umbrellas are designed to help shield us from a downpour, but if rain is accompanied by chaotic winds – as is often the case – they can let us down. Back in 2015, Hedgehog Products launched a successful Kickstarter for the Cypress, an umbrella designed to resist windy weather. Now the company is back with the second generation Carbon, that’s […]
Letting Drivers Communicate Through Pings
As any scuba diver will know, communicating while underwater can be difficult. Although it’s possible to use hand signals, you still have to get other divers’ attention so that they see those signals in the first place. The Oceans S1 Supersonic dive computer is made to address that problem, using an ultrasonic comms system. Made by Swedish startup Team Oceans, […]
Fuel Storage Tank Transformed
We’ve covered a lot of very small dwellings here at New Atlas, but this has to be one of the tiniest yet. Created from an old diesel fuel tank, the aptly-named Bunker definitely wouldn’t suit claustrophobic types but includes lighting, shelving, and a bed. Bunker brings to mind the professor who lived in a dumpster and came about when Argentinian […]