Solar panels aren’t the prettiest things for neighbors to view. This eco-friendly home in Spain designed by Desiño Earle tries to conceal the panels by putting them on the slope of the roof.

The ‘Eco…

Nanotechnology, or ‘nanotech’ for short, delves into the realm of study governing the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. While this may sound uber-boring, the results are anything but.…

This might just be the Holy Grail of ‘green’ multipurposing. They needed a water-filtration plant in the Bronx and, unfortunately, the most viable site was considered to be the Mosholu Golf Course, one…

This futuristic ‘Loup de Mer’ houseboat is a design concept by Espen Erikstad. Is this what is to replace apartment living on the coastal cities in the future?

The 3D renders are very nice, and the textures…

This innovative and environmentally-friendly furnace burns on “Mother Nature’s battery,” i.e. biowaste such as cow manure and other farm animal droppings. It turns this waste into energy that can be used…

In a world full of unusual contests, this one is definitely an attention-grabber. A group called ‘The Environmentals’ decided to hold a contest for best nude nuclear protest photo. I know this seems a…

Zeke’s Lunchbox is the creation of two Australian designers, Venus Mackey and Jupiter Rich. Their collection focuses on quirky “anything plastic” streetwear with hand detailing such as embroidery, knitting…

It sounds like something out of ‘Star Trek,’ traveling at hypersonic speed using laser beam-powered propulsion. Aerospace engineer Leik Myrabo believes it is not only possible, but likely.

In separate…

The ElectraFlyer-C is a small, quiet, vibration-free electric airplane made of a metal moni motoglider retrofitted with a custom battery pack. Cruise speed is about 70 mph with a top speed of about 90…

With a line of probably some of the most understated products to date, Watkins Inc. has been around for over 140 years and definitely offer, as they say, “a sense of purity.” 

Based in the small town…

Thanks to the struggles of the auto industry, especially the Big 3, we have been bombarded with news on hybrids. Now hybrids are taking to the water. Epic Wake Boats has designed the Epic 23E, a speedboat…

This biodegradable bench by Shinwei Rhoda Yen is made of wood and embedded with mushroom spores. As the mushrooms grow, they’ll feed on the nutrients in the wood. Eventually, the wood will deteriorate…

So much for the belief that kids today have no hope. 12-year-old Max Wallack is singlehandedly trying to make everyone forget all those news stories about teen shootings and other bad media.

After hearing…

Lotus Bleu, San Francisco boutique upholstery shop transforms vintage mid-century furniture and designer chairs with contemporary fabrics. Many of the fabrics are high-end French linen and cotton prints.…