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This Clear Solar Cell Could Turn Every Window Into a Power Source

This Clear Solar Cell Could Turn Every Window Into a Power Source

VIA “higherperspective.com” Higher Perspective Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a transparent solar cell capable of being used as a replacement for windows! This concept was once deemed impossible, due to the fact traditional solar panels absorb light and convert it into energy. Transparent surfaces are not capable of absorbing light. Researchers accomplished this […]

Japanese Corporation Plans To Turn Moon Into Massive Solar Power Plant

Japanese Corporation Plans To Turn Moon Into Massive Solar Power Plant

VIA “themindunleashed.org” The Mind Unleashed A Japanese company proposed an interesting idea on how to cover the energy needs of humanity by building a solar power station on… the Moon. One of the oldest and largest architectural and construction companies in Japan, the Shimizu, presented its vision for solving the energy problems of the world. The […]

California Company Creates Coffee Cups That Can Be Grown Into Trees When Thrown Away

California Company Creates Coffee Cups That Can Be Grown Into Trees When Thrown Away

VIA “pulptastic.com” California-based company Reduce.Reuse.Grow has just discovered a new way to recycle effectively, and it involves reusing one of the most commonly thrown away items out there. The company has succesfully created organic coffee cups that contain embedded seeds — allowing them to grow into trees. Each “coffee cup tree” can eliminate a ton […]

10 Reasons Why Earthships are Awesome

10 Reasons Why Earthships are Awesome

VIA “thespiritscience.net” by Steven Bancarz Article By Jordan Lejuwaan from HighExistence Earthships are 100% sustainable homes that are super affordable to build and fun to live in.  But they are more than just a cool alternative living situation, they actually have the potential to change the world! 1) Sustainable does not mean primitive In this case, it means […]

Top 10 Images From Raytheon’s VIIRS Sensor

Top 10 Images From Raytheon’s VIIRS Sensor

VIA “Raytheon.com” A New World View Top 10 Images from Raytheon’s VIIRS Sensor Black Marble image – Earth at Night. NASA Earth Observatory image by Robert Simmon, using Suomi NPP VIIRS data provided courtesy of Chris Elvidge (NOAA National Geophysical Data Center). Share In February, Raytheon delivered the second Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) […]

The New Home Battery: Is Off The Grid Living About To Become Mainstream?

The New Home Battery: Is Off The Grid Living About To Become Mainstream?

VIA “naturalsociety.com” by Christina Sarich One of the brains behind Tesla motors and Paypal, Tesla Motors CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk has a new invention up his sleeve that will help power homes at low cost, and it will make living off-grid easier than ever. A Florida woman had to stand up to a local […]

U.S. Internet Providers Hit With Tougher Rules, Plan Challenges

U.S. Internet Providers Hit With Tougher Rules, Plan Challenges

VIA “reuters.com” by Alina Selyukh (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the strictest-ever rules on Internet providers, who in turn pledged to battle the new restrictions in the courts and Congress, saying they would discourage investment and stifle innovation. The rules, which will go into effect in coming weeks, are expected to face legal […]

These Young College Dropouts Built a $14 Million Company in 13 Months

These Young College Dropouts Built a $14 Million Company in 13 Months

Left to right: Tyler Swartz, Giuliano Giacaglia (CTO/cofounder), Ben Kaplan (CEO/cofounder), and Claire Uhar VIA “businessinsider.com” by Julie Bort Since September an app called Wigo, the brainchild of 23-year-old college dropout Ben Kaplan, has become the hottest thing on college campuses. Wigo helps college kids find out where their friends are going to meet up […]

New Beehive Lets You Harvest Honey Automatically Without Disturbing Bees

New Beehive Lets You Harvest Honey Automatically Without Disturbing Bees

VIA “boredpanda.com” by Dovas With this brilliant invention by Stuart and Cedar Anderson, a father-and-son beekeeper team in Australia, honey bees around the world can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Their Flow Hive invention allows beekeepers to harvest honey from their hives without disturbing the bees inside. The clever invention works by providing the […]