The eTree, created by Israeli renewables firm Sologic, is a public space invention aimed at providing a place to rest, connect to the internet and recharge devices. If it turns out to be a success I can imagine it becoming a little cramped! Where would you like to see some of these? … [Read more...]
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A test plant in Australia has broken a world record and proved solar power could replace fossil fuels!
A CSIRO solar thermal test plant in Newcastle, Australia, has generated “supercritical” steam at a pressure of 23.5 MPa (3400 psi) and 570°C (1,058°F). "It's like breaking the sound barrier; this step change proves solar has the potential to compete with the peak performance capabilities of fossil fuel sources," Said Dr Alex Wonhas, CSIRO’s Energy Director. Image credit: nickdeck.com … [Read more...]
This solar water wheel could be the solution to plastic ocean debris
In Baltimore, a giant water wheel is collecting the trash which enters the river from the storm drains. This centuries-old technology is quickly becoming the best solution yet for keeping plastic out of the oceans. Every day since May 16 when it was installed, the wheel has removed tons of debris from the water, with about 63 tons collected as of July - and it's capable of processing 25 tons a day! … [Read more...]
Bostonians will be able to charge their gadgets with solar powered smart benches
We've got smartphones, smart watches, and smart homes, and soon, at least if you live in Boston, smart benches. A new initiative in Boston is bringing Soofas, solar powered benches that can not only charge your gadgets, but also monitor air quality and sound levels, to several city parks in a pilot program funded by Cisco. Image credit: treehugger.com … [Read more...]
This unique tiny house is shaped like a cylinder and literally rolls from the inside
Roll it 180 degrees and the desk becomes a bed. The mattress is held in place thanks to Velcro while pillows, blankets, clothing and linens are stored underneath. Turn the kitchen and it transforms into a bathroom. The bathroom does include a sink and toilet. The kitchenette has a stove. It was designed by Christian Zwick and Konstantin Jerabek, Students at the University of Karlsruhe in Germany. image credit: tinyhousetalk.com/ … [Read more...]
Solar panel carrying donkeys bring the internet to nomads in rural Turkey
For the semi-nomadic sheepherders of rural Turkey, the internet is a way to keep up with news and socialize while on their solitary trips. Because they travel in remote areas, their means of internet access is provided by solar panels carried by a "plug-and-play" donkey! This solar plug-and-play pack costs 2,800 liras with the Turkish government subsidizing half. Image credit: hularescue on twitter … [Read more...]
Three ways this year’s Brazil World Cup is going green
The new World Cup stadium Estadio Nacionál Mané Garrincha has 2.5 MW of solar capacity from 1,500 solar panels ringing the roof. All 12 World Cup hosting stadiums will have LEED certification - a 1st in World Cup history! The government in Brazil has begun offsets and has already offset 115,000 tonnes of carbon through 'donations' of offsets from companies that then get to sport a special World Cup 'green seal'. Picture credit: treehugger.com … [Read more...]
Bio-digital, interactive Urban Algae Canopy produces a small forest’s worth of oxygen
London-based Ecologic Studio's latest development is this fascinating Urban Algae Canopy Module, which features bio-digitally activated, micro-algal cultivation that is responsive to various environmental factors. The canopy will change dynamically, thanks to various sensors that will react to environmental variables to control the interior flow of water and carbon dioxide, which act as a growing medium for the algae within. Picture credit: … [Read more...]
“An Estimation of the Number of Cells in the Human Body”
The authors of the paper have broken the body down by organs and cell types. They’ve scoured scientific literature for details on the volume and density of cells in gallbladders, intestines, bone marrows etc, then came up with estimates for the total number of each kind of cell. They estimate, for example, that we have 2 billion heart muscle cells. Adding up all their numbers, the scientists came up with 37.2 trillion cells. Impressive! Picture … [Read more...]
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