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Future Solar Cells Will Be Made From Fly Eyes To Maximize Efficiency [Solar]
Gizmodo 31 Jul 2010 | 8:00 pm
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Scientists believe that fly eyes are perfectly shaped for manufacturing efficient solar cells. Specifically, copying the eye of the Blowfly would allow solar cells to "collect sunlight from a larger area than just light that falls directly on a flat[…] -
The Triceratops Never Existed, It Was Actually a Young Version Of Another Dinosaur [Dinosaur]
Gizmodo 31 Jul 2010 | 7:00 pm
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Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don't know. Apparently, dinosaurs' skulls can shape-shift. More » -
Aluminum Rolls Uncoil For An Artistic Metallic Labyrinth [Art Installation]
Gizmodo 31 Jul 2010 | 6:00 pm
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Chikara Ohno's "Rolls" twists and turns through the air like giant silvery ribbons, using giant coils of aluminum siding as floor-to-ceiling decor and as chic glass topped tables. I hope the edges aren't sharp. More » -
Public Libraries Are Beating Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster in DVD Rentals [DVD]
Gizmodo 31 Jul 2010 | 5:00 pm
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Apparently, your local library is the biggest DVD rental store in the US. According to a survey released by the Online Computer Library Center, US public libraries lend an average 2.1 million movies/day. That's more than Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster.[…] -
The Other End of The 70 Gigapixel Budapest Photo [Imagecache]
Gizmodo 31 Jul 2010 | 4:30 pm
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You've seen the 70-gigapixel picture of Budapest. Here's a picture of the gear that took the shot. That's two Sony A900s with massive 400mm Minolta lenses attached. Combined, these guys took 20,000 images to create the world's largest photo. [Wired][…] -
Tesla Electric Cars: Revved Up, but Far to Go
NYT > Sustainable Design 24 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm
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Elon Musk, who made a fortune selling PayPal, has poured a lot of his money into Tesla, the maker of electric cars. But it has been hit with delays, financial crises and a personnel soap opera. -
Climate Bill Out With a Whimper
NYT > Sustainable Design 22 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pmWith the Senate abandoning the fight for meaningful energy and climate legislation, there is no chance for a new bill unless President Obama comes out fighting.
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Hoboken, N.J., Sets Up Low-Cost Car-Sharing Program
NYT > Sustainable Design 17 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pm
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City officials hope convenient hourly rentals will lead many residents to give up their own cars, helping to ease traffic and parking problems. -
A Housing Project in Victoria That Embraces Nature
NYT > Sustainable Design 6 Jul 2010 | 10:00 pmDockside Green, a 15-acre mixed-use development, reflects the Canadian city’s interest in maintaining its character as it develops waterfront land.
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