Although kayaking is an increasingly popular activity, not everyone has the money, storage space or transport capabilities required for one of the boats. That’s where the Kayakomat comes in, as it’s basically an onsite, internet-bookable kayak-rental vending machine. Created by kayak manufacturer Point 65 Sweden, the system has actually been around in its home country since 2006. That said, it’s […]
Kayakomat Kiosk
Pepper Picking Robot
According to Japanese robotics firm Agrist, there’s a shortage of farm workers in that country, resulting in lower yields than would otherwise be possible. The company is offering a partial solution to the problem, though, in the form of a pepper-picking robot. Known simply as L, the bot is the recipient of an Innovation Award at CES. Instead of rolling […]
Ice Straws
Plastic straws have become the poster child of waste lately, and most alternatives have their own issues. Now, a start-up called The Ice Guys is crowdfunding an intriguing solution that fights the plastic straw boogeyman and keeps your drinks cool at the same time – the Ice Straw. While they’re far from the only villains in the story, plastic straws […]
Bicycle Lighting In Water Bottle
Most bike lights shine primarily forward or backward, with some side visibility thrown in as a bonus. The Orb MKII, on the other hand, is specifically designed to make cyclists more visible from the sides … and it takes the form of a fully functional water bottle. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Orb MKII was designed by British cyclist […]
Jet Pod Powered Electric Boat
Zagato has become the latest world-famous Italian design house to dunk its incomparable artistry into the sea. And whereas Pininfarina went big and bold, Zagato has kept things sleek and simple with a 26-foot (7.9-m) electric runabout developed in collaboration with Persico Marine. The result is the Persico Zagato 100.2, a fast, sustainable open day boat meant to become an instant […]
Running Full Size Airliner’s By 2035?
Airbus says it’s on track to have a fully operational megawatt-class electric powertrain, fueled by cryogenic liquid hydrogen, tested in flight by 2026, ahead of a full-scale zero-emissions passenger airliner it plans to put into service by 2035. These cutting-edge powertrains, as we discussed back in 2020, are eventually slated to be entirely encapsulated in large pods, slung under the wings […]
Revolutionary Photocatalyst
A fundamental breakthrough in chemistry promises to unlock ammonia as a clean fuel, and it could help decarbonize the entire chemical industry in the process. Rice University researchers have created a small, LED-powered device that converts ammonia to hydrogen on the fly. It uses a light-driven catalyst that’s as efficient as expensive thermal catalysts that need thousand-degree temperatures to operate, […]
Tracking Cholera Through Diarrhea
When it comes to communicable diseases, it’s important to identify the source of an outbreak as soon as possible. In the case of cholera, a new toilet sensor could help, by detecting how many people in a given area are experiencing one of the main symptoms – diarrhea. The prototype device was developed by a team at the Georgia Institute […]
Vertical Biophilic Urbanism In Singapore
What makes this high-rise building in Singapore different from all the other tall buildings around the world? Not only is this one of the tallest towers in Singapore, but it also honors the natural world and the history of the city around it. The design was created by BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group and CRA, Carlo Ratti Associati. The CapitaSpring building is […]
4 Tips to Pick the Right Career for You
Have you considered working for Black Tie Moving or a nurse at your local children’s hospital? It’s normal to be a bit scattered when it comes time to decide what job you want to choose. However, there are some tips that may help you come up with a decision. It’s important to keep in mind that you can always change […]