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“This new technology makes for an energy storage device that stores nearly as much energy as in a battery but which can be recharged in seconds or minutes, We believe that this is truly a breakthrough in energy technology.” -Bor Jang, Nanotek Instruments
Despite their deliciousness, chicken, beef and pork take a huge toll on the planet. The livestock sector uses nearly 70% of all agricultural land, and is responsible for 15% of the planet’s total greenhouse gas emissions!
Though it may make you queasy to think about today, mealworms and superworms could soon become a huge part of our diet, thanks to their high protein content and positive imprint on the environment.
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Wind, Water, Solar; what sound like the powers necessary to summon Captain Planet are what we thought to be mankind’s greatest hope for a clean, green future.
During the first twelve years of the 21st century though, more green energy heroes have begun to emerge.
We’ve already seen gravity power in action, and now it’s looking likely that tornado power could be next.
“One’s first reaction is that it can’t possibly be real because normally you don’t see such things, I’ve never seen so much gold. In fact I’ve never seen so much of any element.” – Professor Martyn Poliakoff
Jan Sheuermann began losing control of her arms and legs in 1996 due to a crippling disease called spinocerebellar degeneration. She now has achieved the goal that she set out for herself nearly two decades ago, to feed herself chocolate once again!
If you’ve ever served or have family that’s served in the military you will really appreciate the latest innovation out of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Arsenal Medical, with funding from DARPA, has created a wound stasis or wound sealing foam that can patch up life-threatening internal damage for up to three hours, increasing soldier survival rates nine-fold!
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From the people who brought you glowing puppies and potatoes, comes a Christmas tree that lights up, day or night, without electricity!
If it seems bizarre and otherworldly it is, but by this time next year, you could have a spliced tree in your living room, giving off a healthy green and red glow.
Robots continue to become more human everyday.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo are perfecting human bio-inspired robots. Their their new human-like musculoskeletal robot Kenshiro mimics the body of an average 12 year old Japanese male.
The bladeless fan utilizes the science of laminar flow, translating into an uninterrupted 360° airflow, generating less noise and bringing pure comfort to any room.
The gentle vortex that is created transforms your space, just like a spring breeze. Inspired by Nikola Tesla’s bladeless turbine.
Russian scientists have created a mini-carton that boils a perfect egg for you in only 2 minutes!
The innovation is called the Gogol Mogol, named after a popular Russian egg dish. Though it’s a one-time use device, it’s made of recycled materials to reduce waste.