Many of the best eco trends are less about new technologies and more about reviving the innovative technologies that existed when civilizations thrived without depending on copious amounts of fuel. Did you know that there were actually ancient refrigerators that sufficed quite well in preserving food? Naturally, the still work … Read more
At first glance, a wind turbine on your roof or in your garden seems like a great idea. Wind is free; you can lower your carbon footprint; and you can reduce you electricity costs. Domestic wind turbines come in two flavours. Mast mounted sit on a mast or tower and … Read more
Are you chomping at the bit for the next big innovation in video games? Well, Project Natal is an upcoming accessory for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, that will take motion control of video games to a new level. Instead of pushing buttons on a controller, or even waving a control around … Read more
I’ve been speaking with various people lately about how social networking has developed. Here’s one take on the matter. First, people connected with people from their past (such as Friends Reunited or Reunion.com). That’s interesting but only for a bit until the curiosity factor wears off. There aren’t many reasons … Read more
There’s a saying amongst nuclear physicists – ‘it’ll be 50 years before we crack nuclear fusion; and we’ve been saying it for the past 50 years’. This sums up the progress that has been made over the past decades in the search for energy’s Holy Grail. But finally progress is … Read more
IT training courses that offer certificates are a great way to boost your resume before your next set of job applications. Although degrees and actual real life experience are more important than certificates are, certificates can be a great way to supplement any IT resume. When looking for different certificates … Read more
Energy saving light bulbs have been growing in popularity as prices have come down, and energy prices increased. Traditional incandescent bulbs are being phased out in some countries so you won’t have any other option than to use them. How do they work, and what are their benefits? With a … Read more
The history of innovation is littered with brands that had it all, and lost it all. Sadly, Polaroid has just become one of the victims. The iconic instant photography brand announced this week that is was shutting down film production, bringing to an end the era of Polaroid photos. Polaroid, … Read more
It wouldn’t be hard to argue that the last month has seen Twitter reach it’s tipping point, with Stephen Fry, #uksnow and even the national newspapers getting in on the action. But there was one tweet that really stood out online in this maelstrom of mumbling – Robin Grant, MD … Read more
Throughout the undeveloped world, more than two billion people cook and heat their homes with inefficient stoves or open fires, burning wood, straw, dung, or coal. These technologies, though essential emit air pollution that can harm respiratory and cardiac health of the individuals (typically women who are doing the household … Read more
The goal of Appropriate Technology (AT) is to increase the standard of living for the developing world without requiring excessive resources and to use sustainable materials appropriate to the cultural aspects of the local community. Appropriate Technology is one step beyond the basic concept of sustainable development because it is … Read more
All the energy that most people enjoy so freely is derived at some point from natural resources. Water specifically is one resource that is used to generate electricity. There are two established ways to make hydroelectricity; via a water powered turbine (what the water wheel was to kinetic energy the … Read more
Green fuel technologies are developing world wide to alleviate dependance on fossil fuels. What is green fuel and what does it mean to a society that relies on fossil fuels? Green fuel is a general term, referring to “environmentally friendly” alternative fuels, specifically biofuels derived from organic materials that can … Read more
Oil, a natural resource, becomes unnatural when it leaves the depths of the Earth and into the living surface for industrial purpose. The most obvious and devastating depiction of this is an oil spill in the ocean, however large commercial pipelines can break anywhere, destructing everything in its path. Why … Read more
Hydroponics is defined as “the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil”. Vertical hydroponics is simply put the vertical distribution of water. It takes up wall space instead of floor space and works much like normal hydroponics. Many people opt for this … Read more