Cleaning Up Space Debris: Is It Possible?
Recycling on Earth is one thing — cleaning up the mess in space is quite another. To help keep the…
FlightCar Lets Air Travelers Park for Free, Rent Out Their Rides
A new service called FlightCar lets travelers rent out their cars to incoming fliers at select airports.
California Company Turns Old TVs into Ceramic Tile
Fireclay Tile, which has been making tiles using sustainable methods since 1986, will now create a line of recycled tiles…
How Do Shingles Become Roads?
Shingle debris from one average home can help pave 200 feet of a two-lane highway. But how does the process…
Design Lampshades for Solar Lanterns to Help People in Need
Panasonic’s Cut Out the Darkness project allows people to design lampshades that could be sent along with solar lanterns to…
Cornell Researchers Use Waste Heat to Keep Cows Cool
To help farmers keep cows cool, Cornell engineers are collaborating on a multidisciplinary research project that could provide a sustainable…
U.N. Study: Worldwide E-Waste Expected to Grow by a Third
End-of-life electronics worldwide are expected to increase by 33 percent in just five years, reaching 65.5 million metric tons annually…
Samsung Creates a Cardboard Printer
A visit to a donut shop inspired a Samsung designer's "ah-ha!" moment: Why not make a printer from cardboard? And…