Shifting to alternative propulsion technologies could go a long way toward cleaning up the pollution created by the aviation sector, and a new design cooked up by MIT scientists offers an intriguing look at a potential solution. The engineering team behind the concept say it could cut as much as 95 percent of a plane’s harmful nitrogen oxide emissions, by […]
MIT’s Hybrid Electrine Plane
EZRaider 4 Wheel Scooter Or Quad Bike
Israel’s EZRaider takes the electric scooter into new territory – indeed, just about any territory – with a series of offroad-ready four-wheel beasts making up to 18 kW (24 hp). Rugged and fast with long-travel suspension, they look like 4×4 Segways. EZRaider’s top model is the HD4, which puts 4.5 kilowatts’ worth of motor in each of its four wheel […]
Arctic Rainforest?
When the Arctic comes to mind, most think of a frozen tundra with snowy plaines, glaciers, polar bears, and other types of cold weather wildlife. But does the Arctic have a rainforest? Scientists have revealed that layers beneath the ice, there may be a frozen rainforest from hundreds of years ago. “Until recently people have thought of glaciers and ice […]
Top Trends for Small Businesses
The small business landscape has been evolving in recent years. Companies are changing the way they do business, and consumers are making new demands. If you are a small business owner, consider these current trends for small businesses. Increase in Number of At-Home Businesses Home-based businesses continue to gain popularity, with nearly 70% of today’s new companies being launched and […]
Self Cleaning Sheets
If you have sensitive skin, you know the headache of finding the right products and materials that won’t irritate your skin. Your bed sheets shouldn’t be the exception. Cue in the Core Copper 4-Piece Sheet Set, self-cleaning luxury linens that will bring you night after night of restful sleep while keeping you healthy and germ-free. While we may often think […]
Australian Underwater Discovery Centre Shaped Like A Whale
Baca Architects has designed a marine observatory called the Australian Underwater Discovery Centre that will mimic a whale surfacing off the coast of Geographe Bay. The centre, which will be built two kilometres out at sea beside Busselton Jetty in Western Australia, will be positioned partially underwater and feature a large window overlooking the ocean floor. It has been developed […]
Converting Champs Elysees Avenue Into An Extraordinary Garden
Plans to convert the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris into a pedestrian-friendly public space have been announced by the capital’s mayor Anne Hidalgo. Revealed in an interview on Sunday with Le Journal du Dimanche, Hidalgo said that the makeover will transform the entire thoroughfare into “an extraordinary garden” by 2030. Using a proposal drawn up by French studio PCA-Stream, this […]
Europe’s Most Sustainable Floating Village
Dutch architectural studio i29 has recently completed a striking eco-friendly floating home, as part of the Schoonschip floating village in Amsterdam. The unique floating community was conceived by spatial design studio Space&Matter and boasts a collective of 46 sustainably designed homes that share resources such as solar power, water, waste and electric car sharing. The site is located in the […]
Heated Dog Vest
Our pets are a part of our family, accompanying us on long walks, hikes, and fun park adventures. But, when the temperatures start dropping, our smaller pups’ bodies may not be equipped to handle the cold. Protect your canine companions from drastic drops in the weather with the 5V Rechargeable Waterproof Heated Dog Vest, an innovative product that keeps our […]
Clip E Bike Conversion Clip
While there are now a number of kits that allow you to convert your existing bicycle into an ebike, many of them involve adding a lot of … “stuff” to your bike. Clip keeps things simple, consisting of just a front wheel drive unit and a wireless remote. Developed by a Brooklyn-based group of entrepreneurs, Clip is the result of […]