There's some story about a tortoise and a hare that comes to mind here. Instant gratification is not always available when developing renewable energy. The U.S. government expects to earn $5 billion to $6 billion from the renewable-energy loan program that funded flops including Solyndra LLC, supporting President Barack Obama’s decision to back low-carbon technologies. The … [Read more...]
Fruity planets
The relative sizes of the planets in our solar system as represented by fruit. No room for the sun – we're going to need some bigger fruit. Fruitnets | Flickr - Photo Sharing!. … [Read more...]
They call it “The Pod” – a small house in Australia
I'm not sure if this qualifies as a sustainable home, but it could be – and it certainly looks like a good place to live. This project dubbed 'The Pod' by its owners, is a modern interpretation of the traditional timber framed fibro granny flat. It helps a family of four plus grandparents from overseas, who come to stay with the family over summer, meet their unique needs with … [Read more...]
The Toyota Camatte electric concept car
Here's a fun concept car you'll probably never see in real life, but that's how it goes in the auto industry. This car is a little different than normal concept cars, however – it's a toy, albeit life-size: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwwECJF5b0&w=750&h=422&rel=0] This model was first presented at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show, and the idea is to get kids … [Read more...]
An animated chart of 42 North American butterflies
These science-based infographics from Tabletop Whale are terrific. The author is a designer and molecular biology major and composer of interesting animated gifs. She posts a new one every couple weeks. Bookmarked. … [Read more...]
The Tesla taxi
In USA, a taxi is sometimes (often?) a Crown Vic or other, less glamorous vehicle. In Europe, taxis are nicer–and now you can even ride in a Tesla. See more: Tesla Model S Electric Car: Simply The Worlds Coolest Taxi. … [Read more...]
Melbourne’s youth say no to cars
Better than electric vehicles: people are now avoiding getting driver's licenses and cars in cities such as Melbourne, Australia. South Yarra couple Austin Cram and Tonie-Rayne Steele, both 21, have no reason to drive in the city. Both agree that a car is not necessary when they have excellent choice in public transport. The next problem is to design better public spaces in … [Read more...]
The mysterious new crater at the end of the world
Meteorite, or something else? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kMs05VaOfE&w=750&h=422&rel=0] The giant hole appeared close to a forest some 30 kilometres from Yamal's biggest gas field Bovanenkovo. Experts are confident that a scientific explanation will be found for it and that it is not - as one web claim suggested - evidence 'of the arrival of a UFO craft' to … [Read more...]
Antarctic fur seals threatened by climate change
After severe exploitation in early 20th century, Antarctic fur seals populations had fully recovered – until now. The Antarctic is changing: In their report, the researchers tie the declining performance of the population directly to the increasingly unreliable provision of krill. In particularly bad years when there are few krill at South Georgia, all the predators that … [Read more...]
Rollin’ coal
In some places, young people don't want to get drivers' licenses. In others, there's the phenomenon called rollin' coal. It's from the USA (where else?) and it's illegal: The CAA [Clean Air Act] prohibits anyone from tampering with an emission control device on a motor vehicle by removing it or making it inoperable prior to or after the sale or delivery to the buyer. A … [Read more...]
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