This Redundant Fishing Trawler is Now a Wave Power Plant
All ships are built to withstand stormy seas but eventually end up in a junkyard. But a redundant fishing trawler has been given a fresh lease on life in Norway where it is being used…
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Cost Is the Critical Factor in Addressing Climate Issues
The instant I had internet access in the 1990s I started researching the state of renewable energy and CO2 sequestration. There were two thrusts to all this – first was ‘what is possible?’, the second…
The Istanbul Harbor Revitalization Plan
Harbor revitalization is a big topic around the world. Just last month, experts conducted a one-day Marina Design Course at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference. One of the big harbor projects on the drawing…
Lockheed Martin’s Naval Vessel ‘Sea Slice’ Is Up for Sale as a Fancy Yacht
Sea Slice is an experimental United States Navy vessel. Launched in 1996, the Lockheed Martin-built Sea Slice has a uniquely modified hull design called SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull design). The unique hull design…
Handy Power Plant Provides Reliable Power Anytime, Anywhere!
All battery-based chargers need to be plugged into a wall socket to gain a charge. But this portable charger will allow users to live ‘off grid’. A German startup, eZelleron Inc., has developed a hand-held…
Singapore’s 3D-Printed Concept Car Could Be the Car of the Future
3D printing is taking the world by storm. Every day we read about someone or the other creating new ‘masterpieces’ using 3D printers. These days you can print everything from shoes to drones to ultra-light…
Fully-Equipped, Sustainable Flatpack Homes Can Even Endure a Hurricane!
Prefab has become a major buzzword in the world of design today. Prefabricated and flatpack homes and furniture offer extreme portability, they are quick to erect, easy to transport, and often cheaper than their conventional…
Klepper Backyak: A Kayak, Sailboat, and Sled All in One Backpack!
If you’re a lover of Mother Nature and enjoy spending time outside having fun on water and snow, you are going to love this ultra-versatile Klepper Backyak. This compact modular multipurpose sports equipment can be used as a…
Valve Technology Could Have Prevented Deepwater Horizon Explosion
In 2010, the world witnessed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion that led to a fire on the semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) located 40 miles (60km) offshore, killing 11 workers, injuring 16, and…
NIST: Measurement Science & Technology Standards Promoting Innovation, Competitiveness, Safety
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Reviews 9/11 NIST was appointed by the U.S. Congress in August 2002 to investigate the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster that occurred on September 11, 2001. The goals…
