Lights Out For The Traditional Light Bulb

Since its invention in the late 19th century, attributed primarily to Thomas Edison, our homes have been lit in the darkest night by the humble incandescent light bulb. However this, one of the top popular inventions of all time, is soon to be a thing of the past.The new European Union (EU) Directive banning frosted and high energy light bulbs in the home came into effect 1st September 2009. This means…

Device Generates Electricity from Waste Energy

The ElectraTherm “Green Machine” Waste Heat Generator (WHG) is a revolutionary new device that captures waste heat from almost any geothermal or industrial source to generate fuel-free, emission-free electricity. Waste heat is the heat produced by machines, electrical equipment and industrial processes for which no useful application is found, and is regarded as a waste by-product.

Missouri Law Bans Wrong Plastic or Not?

In a broad attempt to ban binge drinking, the State of Missouri has admitted to have mistakenly banned polypropylene instead of polystyrene (styrofoam) from its rivers. But hold on a second.. What is Polypropylene anyway? Researchers in Canada recently found that quaternary ammonium biocides and oleamide (all of it nasty stuff) were leaking out of polypropylene labware, affecting their experimental results. Surprised? Check for your self at this link.

US NAVY Robot Helps Reduce Emissions

A new robot has been developed that can improve the fuel consumption of ships by cleaning colonized barnacles and biofilms from their underbelly.