«A vegetable? Yes, indeed. Yissum Research Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has just introduced what they’re calling “solid organic electric battery based upon treated potatoes.” In short, it’s a potato powered battery, and it’s as real as you’re hoping it is. The simple, sustainable, robust device can potentially provide an immediate inexpensive solution to electricity needs in parts of the world lacking electrical infrastructure, but we’re hoping that it can work a similar amount of magic for developed nations as well.»

Source: hothardware.com

the world’s largest working hydro-electric wave energy device
«The world’s largest working hydro-electric wave energy device has been officially launched in Scotland. Known as Oyster, the device was installed this year and is, at present, the world’s only hydro-electric wave energy device which is producing power. Oyster produces

After Wireless, the Computer Mouse Turns Invisible
«In a magic trick that only geeks can pull off, researchers at MIT have found a method to let users click and scroll exactly the same way they would with a computer mouse, without the device actually

CocaCola’s green washing
«CCS student Andrew Kim’s Coke bottle redesign is an ambitious take on the iconic bottle, going square in the name of eco-friendliness. The new bottle shape would take up far less space in shipping pallets per bottle

Solar light bulb to shine on developing world
«Here’s a bright idea for the planet. A Hong Kong-based company has introduced what it bills as the world’s only solar-powered light bulb with the hope of reaching millions of people with little or no access to

12 Tips for the Sustainability Shift
«I hate to break it to you, but simple steps, like changing your light bulbs and driving a hybrid car, though they are good steps in the right direction, will not be enough to save our world

Touch me..
L’écran tactile est certainement l’un des dispositifs de pointage les plus intuitifs. Toutefois, les touchscreens actuels souffrent d’une limitation très contrariante : on ne peut toucher qu’un seul endroit à la fois. Pour répondre à cette frustration, une équipe

Kevin McCloud’s top green home tips
«As Grand Designs Live opens, TV presenter Kevin McCloud selects 10 products from recycled scourers to insulating blinds:   Sting plus: upholstery made from nettles Smile Plastics: recycled plastic worktops Parans: solar lighting Giles Miller: cardboard furniture Hemcrete: greener concrete EcoForce: recycled everyday homewares Black

so you want to be a star?
L’été arrive à grand pas! Voici venu pour toi l’occasion à ne pas rater pour enfin devenir une star et sortir LE tube de l’été avant ces loosers de la star-ac’! Pour cela le laboratoire de recherche Microsoft

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
This is another big step by the industrial age: Two big nations finally managed to significantly pollute the pacific ocean (said to be the biggest ocean of the planet). The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a gyre of marine litter in

l’affiche qui cause
Copié/collé chez generation-nt, Des chercheurs de la Mid Sweden University nous auraient pondu un papier pour panneau d’affichage qui émet un son enregistré lorsqu’il est touché. Le prototype ressemble à un papier cartonné épais et sensible à la pression.