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Volcano Eruptions May Have Caused Recent Slow-Down in Temperature Increase
Probably the only thing that has attracted more attention than the drastic increase in global temperature, is the surprising slow down of the increase...
WaterWonk’s Smartphone Apps Provide Fun Way to Reduce Water Waste
Don't you just wish to be able to calculate how much water you waste or could save by applying only slight changes to your...
Two Porsche 911 GT3 Fires Prompt Recall
In Europe, two Porsche 911 GT3 engine bay fires have prompted the company to advise their customers to "stop using their vehicles." Investigation is...
Recycling – Human Waste to Hydrogen Fuel
As hydrogen fuel cell vehicles get closer to production, refueling stations are going to be needed. For fueling stations, of course, a fuel source...
Tesla Motors’ Battery Plant, “Giga-Factory,” Details Coming Soon
If Tesla Motors really wants to expand its operation, one of the things it's going to need it better control over its suppliers. Better...
Mind-Boggling Trees Growing Out of Buildings and Walls Keep Hong Kong Clean and Green
Growing trees in urban areas is often a challenge. On one hand, the green anti-carbon-emissions weapon requires constant management and careful planning, and on...
Explosion at Chevron Fracking Site Wins Residents ‘Free’ Pizza
How much would you pay to compensate people living around a fracking site that has just had a big explosion, leading to one death...
Kinetic Energy Harvesting Closer to Ideal Thanks to New Zealand Scientists
Wouldn't it be great if we can charge any electronic device that we carry as we walk to work, without having to carry fancy...
BMW X5 eDrive – 62 MPG Plug-In Hybrid SUV
BMW has been toying with us, showing off various plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at the auto shows, but could the BMW X5 eDrive be...
Toyota Prius Plug-In Demonstrates Wireless Charging, the Easy Way
Various plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle makers, as well as other companies, have been investigating wireless charging, self-parking in the Toyota Prius Plug-In makes...
