Robot Barista Serves Up the Perfect Cup of Coffee Every Time
There is nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the morning. Every day, millions wait in the queues for an overpriced brew only to find it’s too cold, sweet or weak. But all…
Oil Tycoon’s Proposed Changes Would Boost UK Economy by £200 Billion
If you want to know how to save a struggling industry, ask an expert. That’s just what the UK government did when it enlisted retired Scottish oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood to review its offshore…
Never Run Out of Gas Again
If your car runs out of gas at night on a lonely road, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help like you see in horror movies. A new product promises…
Using Urine to Power a Cell Phone? Soon We’ll All Be Doing It
Microbial Fuel Cells Running Will Soon Be Standard Toilet Equipment Even with the advancements engineers continuously make, there are still times we scratch our heads and ask: “what’ll they think of next?” This is one…
New Grass Cuts Greenhouse Gas
Our Earth is showing many signs of worldwide climate change. In the recent IndustryTap report, Do Companies Give a Rip about Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions?, we revealed some startling numbers behind global companies and their greenhouse…
Ready, Aim, Fire! Handheld Laser Guns Ready for Nuclear Plant Decommissioning
High-powered 5kW fto 30kW lasers, currently used to weld automobile bodies, may have a future in nuclear plant decommissioning. The importance of these lasers for nuclear plant decommissioning has been underscored by the recent events…
Your Next Set of Tires Could Be Made from Dandelion Juice
Kids can’t pass up a dandelion. Neither can herbalists and natural healers. Generations have used dandelions for everything from making wishes to creating herbal drinks and medicines. But now, a dandelion’s showing significant promise as…
The Science of Climate Change and Why You Should Care
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS), as a public service, has created a series of seven videos on climate change called “Climate Change: Lines of Evidence.” The videos have been criticized in some quarters for…
Solar-Powered Robotic Bird Soars Through the Sky
Robots have flown before but none so realistic as the Robo Raven III. It’s the first robotic bird that flies on batteries charged by on board solar cells. But this isn’t a birdbrain attempt at…
Power Up with Electricity from Plant Parts
Renewable power generation is estimated to rise from its 20% levels in 2011 to 25% of global gross power generation in 2018. With newer innovations like electricity generated from plants, this figure is on track…
