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Nokia Creates Self-Destructing Phone
Nokia has created a new cell phone that disassembles itself in two seconds when heated. The goal is to make it easier to recycle. Keep it away from the sun... |
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"The idea is to disassemble a mobile phone by a heat-activated mechanism without any contact. By using a centralized heat source like laser heating, the shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator is activated, and the mobile phone covers are opened. The battery, display, printed wiring board (PWB) and mechanical parts are separated and can th…
Brought to you by the Alternative Energy Zone (AEZ), the Solar Death Ray cooks hot dogs using the power of the sun. It's a big reflective dish that concentrates sunlight for cookin'! If you want to see it, you'll have to attend Burning Man where AEZ will have the device on display.
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Solar Power Hot Dogs - Solar Death Ray 3000
In April, we introduced Bamboo Clothing by Anne Cohen. It seems that Bamboo Clothing is bigger than we thought. There's actually a clothing company dedicated to nothing but Bamboo Clothing, and the gabrics offers a number of benefits. The website promotes the products as, "Ethically produced, env…
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Bamboo Clothing - Revisited
We've seen a number of examples of recycled art and fashion, including Ecoist Handbags Made From Candy Wrappers and a Belt Made Of Recycled Materials.
Now, Asustek, a Taiwanese electronics maker, has created the "Mona Lisa" by recycling obsolete motherboards. The further away you get from the art,…
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Recycled Art - Mona Lisa Made From Obsolete Motherboards
Historically, the issue with hybrid cars is that they just aren't fast. However, in March, we featured the VW Ecoracer Hybrid Car which raced 0 to 60 in 6.3 seconds. Respectable. Then, we featured a Hybrid Made by High School Students that went 0-60 in 4 seconds... VERY respectable. Now, the new…
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Fuel Cell Supercars - Tesla Roadster Rockets 0-60 in 3 Seconds (VIDEO)
Engineers in Japan have launched the first manned plane powered by AA batteries. The plane soared 16 feet...
From the Associated Press:
The glider-like plane with a single-seat gondola and a 31 meter (102 feet) wingspan was powered by 160 AA "Oxyride" batteries which have been produced by Japan's…
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Worlds First AA Battery Powered Plane (VIDEO)
The Sunflower Solar Station generates power for any of your electrical devices, plus it includes an integrated CD player and two speakers.
"Sunflower is a compact system that convertes solar energy into electric power, and at the same time a music system with a cd player and two loudspeakers. Sunfl…
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SunFlower - Solar Powerstation and Music Station
The Power Purse is designed by doctroal student Jo Hynek. It combines 'fashion-friendly' solar panels with a handbag to ensure you've always got power to charge your cell phones and mp3 players. Price: $300.
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Solar Powered Purse - Solar Panels on Clothing and Accessories?
It's probably true that Organic ANYTHING is hot right now. So it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that organic beer is the next big thing in bars. In fact, Anheuser-Busch has now entered the market with its own organic beer label.
From Associated Press:
When Jon Cadoux launched his line of ale…
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Organic Beer Sales Grow, Anheuser-Busch Enters Market
The design team that brought us the MINI Cooper has introduced a high performance electic vehicle called the ZOOP. It cruises at 180 km/h has a range of 450 km and it helps you look like you are from space.
"The Zoop is a high performance 150 kW three seat electric car that weighs just 690 kilogra…
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High Performance Electric Vehicle From MINI's Design Firm
Hey condo dwellers! Now there is a space aged solution if you want the satisfaction of your own herbs and greens, but you don't have a garden. Plus, no dirt, no mess.
The AeroGrow AeroGarden is "A fully automated self-watering, self-feeding farmer's market in your kitchen. NASA proven, aeroponic …
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AeroGarden - Grow Your Own Garden Without the Dirt
Southwest Windpower has released a new windmill that you can use for your own homw. The device costs about $8,000, but it can be expected to pay for itself in as little as 4 years. Very cool.
From Wind Energy
A new small residential wind generator from Southwest Windpower will give homeowners a n…
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Wind Generator for Your Home
Suddenly, wind power can be fun! The Dutch landscape advisor has asked designers to submit their concepts for the next generation of windmills. Tom Matton, a NL Architect has submitted his entry, power bouquets.
"Flower arrangement with windmills. Landscape pollution to monumental statement. From…
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Flower Power - Artistically Inspired Windmills
Drug up your plant (or just water it) with a self-watering plant pot. This curious invention is no doubt inspired by a visit to a hospital. Aside from starting conversations, the self watering plant pot is also a useful way to stay on top of your watering.
"This self-watering plant pot's main fea…
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