Back in December, we talked about an ingenious solution that entailed the combination of solar and hydrogen fuel for energy generation throughout the day/night cycle. Well this time around, a group of researchers at NextPV (a collaborative laboratory operated by French National Center for Scientific Research and the University of Tokyo) are developing a more…
Splitting water into its constituents hydrogen and oxygen remains an enviable task in the field of science, given the scope's huge potential for running future vehicles on H2O. Well researchers from the Indiana University have brought such an ambit one step closer to reality, with their creation of a special biomaterial that catalyzes the formation…
While the incredible Solar Impulse 2 aircraft is proudly making the new rounds all over the world with its plethora of records, its land-based vehicular cousins are still seemingly relegated to just design competitions. This obviously has to do with the mass density of an automobile, which is usually greater than that of a flying…
We have harped about many a LEGO creation, ranging from classy Porsche 911s to imposing Death Stars. However, beyond their vibrant bearing, there is the environmental side of affairs that might not work well for the LEGO bricks. To that end, LEGO bricks are made from ABS (or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), which is a type…
Throughout the history of mankind, urine ironically had different applications in various fields - ranging from use as fertilizer, a component for collecting saltpeter crystals (for gunpowder) to even a cleaning fluid and as an (alleged) extinguishing agent for Greek Fire. Well, this time around, researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE…
Eiffel Tower goes green! And this wondrously sustainable scope is courtesy of two vertical axis wind turbines from Urban Green Energy (UGE). Installed as a part of the ongoing renovation process, the VisionAIR5 wind turbines are set up at a height of over 400 ft, while they will account for a substantial 10,000 kWh of…
Born in Belgium, Vincent Callebaut is an architect with worldwide acclaim. Known for his incredibly energy-efficient housing projects, Callebaut usually integrates uniquely futuristic designs with advanced green technology. Previously, we talked about Cairo's Gate Residence, a spectacular mixed-use complex featuring geothermal cooling, wind turbines, solar panels and even wind catchers. Well this time around, France-based…