Conversion

Panasonic is reporting a 25.6 percent conversion efficiency for its HIT (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin layer) solar cells, which it claims as a world record for crystalline silicon-based solar cells of a "practical size."

Following a conversion masterminded by Cameron Scott of Timber Design, an old World War II airbase and shelter is now a timber-clad farmhouse in the Essex countryside.

Gizmag ponders Atelier Zündel Cristea's proposal to redevelop Battersea Power Station with a rollercoaster.

A unique Bed and Breakfast in Majorca, Spain offers guests the opportunity to stay in a modern apartment that has been built from a series of shipping container modules.

The Book Saver Book Scanner from Ion Audio can scan a 200-page paper book and convert it into e-Reader format in just 15 minutes.

Adesso CyberPad A4 turns your handwriting and hand-drawn charts and diagrams into digital text and graphics.

A resourceful inventor from Chelyabinsk, Russia, has created a set of strap-on tank that replaces a car's wheels with caterpillar treads.

A Dutch efficiency enthusiast has achieved 214 miles to a gallon of fuel by streamlining his Honda scooter

New MIT research indicates it might be possible to harvest much of the wasted heat produced by everything from computer processors to car engines and electric powerplants, and turn it into usable electricity.

Sharp has achieved 35.8% conversion efficiency in its triple-junction solar cell by creating a new base layer

Researchers led by Professor Renata Reisfeld have created a solar cell which uses a fraction of the silicon found in existing cells and can keep on soaking up light even when the sun doesn't shine

Kid Kustoms' trike conversion kit replaces the front end of the Roddler stroller to create a trike for your trendy tot.