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The role of drones in saving the planet isn’t limited to just tracking climate change or monitoring animal populations, drones could be used to plant billions of trees. Deforestation has been a major issue ever since the Industrial Revolution, with more than 10 billion trees being cut down eve
When it comes to the relatively successful Raspberry Pi, this small and inexpensive computer is tiny enough to slide into any pocket, but it is far from being mobile enough for everyday portability. After all, this $35 computer does not come with its keyboard, display or battery, as you will need to
Solar power cells need to stay relatively cool for the sake of both efficiency and longevity, but active cooling isn’t practical; it’s expensive, and may block the very rays the cells are supposed to collect. To tackle this problem, Stanford University researchers have created a new form
The days of getting down and dirty in the garden are over. A new indoor food growing system allows users to Face Time with their fruits and veggies and even water them from afar with one click on the app. The SproutsIO system was developed by students at the MIT Media Lab so even those […]
The Mars candy company, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, announced an agreement on a new 200 MW wind farm that will generate 100% of the electricity needs of Mars’ U.S. operations, which is comprised of 70 sites, including 37 factories and 25,000 associates. Mesquite Creek Wind,
This one goes out to all the city cyclists who have pulled up to the bottom of a steep-ass hill with three words echoing through their head: Oh. Hell. No. The Norwegian city of Trondheim built a special bike-lift that gives folks with wheels a free ride, no pedaling required. The clever installation
Lithium-ion batteries are the rechargeable life forces powering most portable consumer electronics. If you have a smartphone or laptop, there’s a good chance you’ve also dashed for a power outlet in a public space once your device reached its first birthday. After a year of trial and error, the Otta
Solar power is arguably the most promising alternative energy source, but not everyone can put solar panels on their house. Be it because they don’t own the house or don’t have enough money for the installation, there are too many potential walls a person can run into when trying to put
Utilizing designs used by astronauts, the new OrbSys shower system could reduce water bills by $1,300. A 10 minutes can use up to 40 gallons of water, but this new design, using a closed-loop system, could reduce the amount of water used by 90%. Long showers can be wonderful but wasteful in terms of
There are innumerable advantages that self-driving electric cars could provide us. Even so, most people still prefer to be in control of their vehicle. This is something that is quickly changing, however, especially among city-dwellers. Steps are being taken every day towards building a future with
Four art students from Maribor, Slovenia have created a device that 3D-prints a mixture of soil, water, and seeds which allows users to create their own grass designs. The user can come up with any creative layered design that will eventually sprout and become a grassy object that can be taken care
Researchers at the Technical University of Madrid are working on software that uses simulation models to “virtually farm” a piece of land and inform farmers, governments and other interested parties how different agricultural practices will effect the environment and the food supply. The
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