3D-Printed Lamp Powered By Wind
People often wonder whether there is more hype than substance to 3D printing. Perhaps it just creates more junk. But 3D printing has grown up and has potential to change many fields. We’ve already witnessed how 3D…
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Adrenaline Junkie Builds Jet-Powered Bicycle
In a DIY project, a British plumber who already holds three Guinness World Record titles has built a jet-powered bicycle, which he has dubbed Norah. Colin Furze, 32, modified an old Rayleigh bike by adding a homemade…
India to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The Indian solar power market is heating up with the government of India making a massive commitment to the solar industry. India plans to invest over $1 billion into renewable energy in the coming years,…
Nestlé’s Chocolate Teapot Doesn’t Melt
Unless you are making a cup of hot cocoa, chocolate and heated milk or water generally won’t mix well. But chocolatiers from the Nestlé Product Technology Centre in York, England took up a challenge by…
Candle-Powered Device Helps Save on Heating Bills
The unbelievably expensive heating bills at the end of the winter season makes everyone dream of a cheaper heating option. Now, you can cut your electricity bill down to just 10 cents a day with…
Ocean Spiral Floats, Submerges In Ocean
Seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Though humans have developed and maintained strong ties with the oceans, we can’t really utilize them for living. But this is all set to change now! A…
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…
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…
