Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have succeeded in developing hi-tech rechargeable batteries that could in the future be woven into clothing to power portable electronic devices. Discussed at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the new power source can produce electricity by converting chemical energy into electrical energy using two electrodes — an anode and cathode, which are separated by an electrolyte.
Chicago-based graphic designer Christine Eige, who truly believes in the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), has created some really stunning artworks from recycled metal cans, adhesive and reusable resin (fake water). She collects littered cans, and even receives donations from people to create her works of art.
While any nature lover will enjoy roses blooming in dales or spurn flytraps enticing flies to death, a thinking soul will sure grab the hidden significance of her fake, but admirable creations.
Hit the jump to see her unparalleled metal work:
While most of us despise junkyards as blots on the landscape, it’s not so with the eco-artists. They keep making forays into these vast treasures and, more often than not, come up with something worth convertible into engaging pieces of art. Well, confining his incursions to his garage for fetching the right material for his robotic sculptures, American artist Lockwasher leads them all.
We have been letting you know about some very impressive recycled artworks from time to time. Now this time, Marlow-based artist Nicolla Rowsell led a team of 33 students from the Amersham School – the proud recipient of the top prize at a countrywide recycled clothes show in November – to create a peacock sculpture from recycled jewelry, cutlery and CDs. The team worked for over 30 hours to put up the recycled artwork.
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in their search for more efficient thin-film solar cells. Computer simulations designed to investigate the so-called indium/gallium puzzle have highlighted a new way of increasing the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells.
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Bikes that juice up your gadgets while on the go are the trend today. But, added advantage doesn’t come that easy, it’s always a little harsh on your pocket. Why go for those expensive charging bikes when you could convert your ordinary ones into juice producing machines. A DIYer has created a 5V generator using his bike and a modified USB car charger.
Micro-architecture and sustainable living has gathered much appreciation of late. Interested to learn a little more on it is a student at the Glasgow School of Art who has built a tiny home and plans to live in it for the next year. Inspired by the Urban Nomad movement of the 1960s and 1970s, Alec Farmer has created a replica of a 50 year old design by Ken Isaacs.
Until now, you must have seen artists draw amazing pictures with a pencil, but here we have a creative head who uses a little different thing to draw. Celia Smith draws with wire and not just any wires but recycled telephone and electrical wires reclaimed from scrapyards. Deeply inspired by birds, this ingenious artist could stop herself from capturing their movement and character.
The actual quote by Honda Clarity driver and assistant Principal Jack Cusick is, “They’re going to have to break into my garage if they think they’re getting this car back in three years.”
The Los Angeles Times wrote an interesting article about the Honda FCX Clarity that adds some tidbits to the information I’ve already published about this car. And I have already published quite a bit of info about the Honda Clarity.
One tidbit of information is that even though the 3 year lease is steep at $600 per month, this price also includes comprehensive and collision insurance, the cost of hydrogen fuel, plus regular maintenance.
Another tidbit is that there are currently 20 Honda Clarity drivers, but once hydrogen stations in Southern California are opened later this year in Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Torrance and Harbor City, then this will allow 180 more Clarity drivers to be added to the program.
The last tidbit is from UC Irvine technology manager Tim Brown, who researches picking the right locations for future hydrogen stations, “If you optimize where you put them, 8 hydrogen stations can ensure the same level of service as 34 gas stations.”
Okay, I’m all out of tidbits this time around. But I’ll leave you with one last thought. Since I don’t live too far away from Mr. Cusick, it may not be Honda breaking into his garage before 3 years is up, taking his Clarity out for a joyride along the Pacific Coast Highway. So, lock that garage. 
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AP – Drilling crews are grinding ever deeper to build the relief wells that are the best hope of stopping the massive oil leak at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
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