Goodbye Car Wash, Hello Self-Cleaning Paint
Whenever I clean my car, I think of how great it would be if it never got dirty in the first place. Not having to spend my precious time cleaning the car would allow me to spend that time with my kids…
Energy
New Solar Technique Captures Infrared Rays
Renewable energy has been making exponential strides in efficiency of output and reduction of costs over the last decade. Solar itself has made advances that some believe will make fossil fuels go the way of the…
New Tech Uses Plants, Bags to Eavesdrop
It is said that the walls have ears, but soon it may be possible to say this for everyday objects like a potato chip bag, a glass of water or a potted plant. A team of researchers…
Next-Gen Spacecraft Needs No Fuel
One of the major problems a rocket has is the weight of fuel a shuttle engine requires, which weighs more than the object it’s propelling. In simple words, the weight of fuel dwarfs the weight…
Star Explodes, Sends ‘Light Echoes’ Around Universe
NASA has released this incredible time-lapse video showing the enormous explosion of a red star called V838 Monocerotis, located some 20,000 light years away. In January 2002 the outer surface of V838 Mon suddenly increased…
India Poised To Have The World’s Largest Solar Power Plant… A 750 MW Project
India is aggressively pursuing a plan to install “ultra mega solar power plants” in order to support a 750 MW power plant that is sure to be the world’s largest solar power plant. At the…
New Plant Like Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Eating Machine
A new plant like carbon dioxide (CO2) eating machine is set to begin extracting carbon from the atmosphere in a manner similar to plants and get paid in the bargain. IndustryTap has written “Why You Should…
Revolutionary Mirror Invention Could Eliminate The Need For Air Conditioning
In the future, buildings may not need air conditioning at all thanks to an energy-saving mirror developed by Stanford engineers capable of reducing energy consumption for large buildings. Air conditioning consumes around 15% of energy used by buildings in…
Transforming Tire Scrap Into Sport Fields, Noise Barriers & More
The number of automobiles on the world’s roads surpassed 1 billion in 2010 and is now estimated at 1.5 billion. The worldwide automobile industry produces between 75 million and 100 million new vehicles each year…
Zurich’s Automobile Congestion Pricing Plan
Congestion And Urban Sustainability Two main problems related to automobiles in big cities are traffic congestion and pollution and these most significantly negatively affect the quality of life in cities, especially for the people who…
