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Vertical farms grow veggies on site at restaurants and grocery stores
January 20, 2021
Last month we reported that a huge vertical farming operation near Copenhagen in Denmark recently completed its first harvest. That setup uses hydroponics, but the veggies grown in Vertical Field urban farming pods take root in real soil.
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Amphibious ATV features six electrically powered wheels
If you need capable transportation in a remote area where there are no roads, yet you still want to stay at least somewhat eco-friendly, your options are limited. That's exactly why the six-wheeled Green Scout electric amphibious ATV was created. -
20-ft tiny house sleeps two, three with a squeeze
The latest tiny house from Baluchon measures just 6 meters long and can sleep up to two people full-time, with an extra sleeping space for a guest too. It also has a skylight in the loft bedroom so the owner can fall asleep while stargazing. -
Europe's most sustainable floating village gets striking new addition
Dutch architectural studio i29 has recently completed a striking eco-friendly floating home, as part of the Schoonschip floating village in Amsterdam. The unique floating community boasts a collective of 46 sustainably designed homes. -
Positive early data from large Phase 3 COVID-19 antibody trial
Eli Lilly has announced its antibody treatment can reduce a person’s risk of contracting COVID-19 by up to 80 percent. These preliminary results suggest the treatment may be an effective way to rapidly suppress outbreaks in unvaccinated communities. -
Bonbowl is a high-tech take on the humble hotplate
For decades, people without access to kitchens (such as college students) have cooked meals on portable electric hotplates. The Bonbowl gives that concept a modern makeover, by incorporating faster, more efficient induction heating technology. -
Off-grid container-based home is tiny in size and cost
Pin-Up Houses recently completed a new tiny house that's based on a shipping container and cost $21,000 to build. Named Gaia, it offers full off-the-grid functionality with solar panels, a wind turbine, and rainwater collection system. -
Exercise hormone injections boost fitness in even old or unhealthy mice
Exercise can be a means to an end, namely better health. Now scientists at USC have studied a hormone that the human body releases during exercise, and found that administering it to even elderly mice improves their fitness and overall health. -
EZRaider stands at the intersection of scooter and quad bike
Israel's EZRaider takes the electric scooter into new territory – indeed, just about any territory – with a series of offroad-ready fouy-wheel beasts making up to 18 kilowatts. Rugged and fast with long-travel suspension, they look like 4x4 Segways. -
Vertical farms grow veggies on site at restaurants and grocery stores
Last month we reported that a huge vertical farming operation near Copenhagen in Denmark recently completed its first harvest. That setup uses hydroponics, but the veggies grown in Vertical Field urban farming pods take root in real soil. -
Soccer stadium with fuselage facade scheduled for 2025 landing
Populous is putting an aeronautical spin on a soccer stadium with a €100 million renovation of the Stade de la Meinau. It will boost capacity, improve sustainability and incorporate old airplane fuselages for shading. -
Teeter-totter on US/Mexico border named 2020 Beazley Design of the Year
The Design Museum has revealed the winner of the 2020 Beazley Design of the Year Award, the Teeter-Totter Wall. The judges hailed its ability to bring together communities on either side of one of the world's busiest and most politicized borders. -
Lobster shells inspire stronger 3D-printed concrete
By mimicking the curvy patterns found on lobster shells, scientists at Australia’s RMIT University have come up with 3D printing technique for concrete that affords it greater strength and could let taller and more complex structures be built.