There’s No Place Like Dome
Due to the low temperatures and harsh environment, it’s easy to say life in the arctic is tough. A large amount of fuel is needed to support those who brave the harsh conditions. The cost…
Energy
Soofas: Solar-Powered Benches Capable of Charging Your Phone
Boston-area parks will be the first to receive “Soofas”, which are solar-powered benches featuring two USB ports for simultaneous phone charging. The company Changing Environments is behind these new smart benches and the company CEO,…
HANDY Knows How Our Civilization Will Collapse
The rise and fall of civilizations is a recurrent theme throughout history and seems to be a cyclical phenomenon. The reasons for collapse are diverse: volcanoes, floods, droughts, changes in the direction of a river…
Nigerian Student Converts Beetle into Wind- and Solar-Powered Car
Earth is heating up. The gases from vehicles, power plants, and other sources are building up a thick blanket over our planet. We blame others but are we all doing our part? The dedication and…
The Future of U.S. Engineering: Framing a National Agenda
From its inception to the present day, the strength and prosperity of the United States are the result of its diverse, diligent and creative workforce. Equally important has been the penchant of its citizens for…
UAVs Delivering Critical Infrastructure Inspections with Actionable Intelligence
New software and portable measurement devices are allowing manufacturers to do 3-D inspections of parts and assemblies on the factory floor, offering up a significant decrease in errors. The recent use of CAD software to…
Elon Musk Wants to Build Massive Solar Panel Production Plant in the U.S.
Elon Musk and his solar energy company, SolarCity, is in talks with the state of New York to build “one of the single largest solar panel production plants in the world.” From there, more plants…
Australian Solar Plant Generates Supercritical Steam
In what could prove to be a turning point for solar energy, a solar thermal plant has claimed to have reached “supercritical” steam generation, which the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is hailing…
Toyota’s New Semiconductor Makes Today’s Prius Hybrid Look Like a Gas Guzzler
Buying an eco-friendly Toyota Prius Hybrid in the future may become more appealing to you. The company has announced a new diamond-like chip that carries electricity through the car’s drivetrain without losing energy, capable of…
Bangladesh Introducing “Green Tax” Against Factories
Bangladesh is to introduce a new “green tax” in its 2014/2015 budget against factories that produce dangerous levels of pollution. Finance minister AMA Muhith proposed a 1% tax entitled the “Environment Protection Surcharge”. The proposed…
