Articles in the ‘Tech‘ Category
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New Dyson Air Multiplier fans got larger and even more expensive
After postponing the original article in hope its price will fall through time, we’re finally publishing the article regarding a Dyson fan. The original version, which came out last fall, has wowed many, partially because it was innovating and partially because of its price. Aside from not dropping its price,… »
Bionics, Robotics, Tech »
Sandfish lizard motion biomimicry used for robot development
To survive in its hot habitat, the sandfish lizard (Scincus scincus), like other desert-dwelling creatures, spends a lot of time underground. Unlike other creatures that live in burrows or sand traps, this lizard moves over and through the sand in its own unique way. That movement intrigued researchers and inspired… »
Gadgets, Tech »
Prysm TD1 Laser Phosphor Display plunges competition?
A company from California named Prysm has presented their high definition television with a Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) based on their patented method of using lasers reflected off a bank of mirrors to excite pixels on the television screen in a similar way to cathode ray tubes. Aside the high… »
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Green architecture – Suzlon One Earth
Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, received LEED Platinum award for their new corporate headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Developed on an area of 41,000 square meters (10.13 acres) with a capacity to house 2,300 people, One Earth is one of the largest green building projects… »
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New DESSO AirMaster carpet cleans indoor air
The indoor air quality is often far from ideal, mostly because of the high concentrations of fine dust and particulate matter. This can lead to health problems. While some claim the hardwood is better for people with allergies and asthma, the carpet manufactures challenge that by improving their products. The… »
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Green architecture – 3927 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
In this article we’re going to write about an ultra luxury home, located on the beach near Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu, Hawaii, which also has sustainable features. The modern five-bedroom home on 3927 Kahala Avenue has been designed and built by Long & Associates Architects. Because… »
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Successful tests of plastic antibodies used to treat living animals
Scientists reported the first evidence that a plastic antibody works in the bloodstream of a living animal, opening up the possibility of plastic antibodies (synthetic polymer nanoparticles) being custom tailored to fight everything from viruses and bacteria to the proteins that cause allergic reactions that to plant pollen, house dust,… »
Robotics, Tech »
Robot being developed to inspect the aging power lines
Researchers at the Electric Power Research Institute, an independent nonprofit research organization for the utility sector, have designed a prototype of robot which will be used to inspect the power lines. Current way power lines are being monitored (in larger countries) is by helicopter which gathers data about warmth of… »
Bionics, Tech »
Biomimicry of nature used for creation of protein nanofabrics
Cells and tissues assemble and organize themselves within a matrix of protein fibers that ultimately determines their structure and function, such as the elasticity of skin and the contractility of heart tissue. These natural design principles have now been successfully replicated in the lab by bioengineers at the Wyss Institute… »
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Green architecture – Shavano Park House
In this article we’re going to write about a beautiful modern house which has (some of the planned) sustainable features. The Shavano Park House is a modern structure that is suitable for displaying art-glass collection. We emphasized that only some of the planned sustainable features were incorporated, since the designers… »