World’s Fastest Computer Working on Solving Climate Change
inhabitat.com — The insanely powerful Jaguar XT5 supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee was recently named the fastest supercomputer in the world. With a speed of 1.759 petaflops , this swift machine is currently being used by the forces of good to solve the world’s problems – including the climate change. (Submitted by brazilianwinter) More...
Bomb-Proof Wallpaper Could Save You in a Natural Disaster
inhabitat.com — Imagine: a hurricane is barreling towards your house, but instead of hiding in the basement, you can stay safely and comfortably in your living room, all thanks to your X-Flex Blast Protection System wallpaper. It’s not a fantasy; the wallpaper, invented by Berry Plastics in a partnership with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, actually exists... (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More...
275 MPG eVARO Electric Car Goes From 0 to 60 in 5 Seconds
inhabitat.com — The sleek electric vehicle can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 5 seconds and purportedly reaches 275 mpg under certain conditions. And for those times when there isn’t a gas station in site, the eVARO can cruise for up to 90 miles on pure battery power. (Submitted by inactive) More...
Taipei 101 To Be World’s Tallest Green Building
inhabitat.com — Taipei 101, famous for being one of the world’s tallest buildings, is set to get some major eco-upgrades in an effort to save money, reduce its impact, and gain the much coveted title of “World’s Tallest Green Building.” The $1.8 million in energy efficiency upgrades are expected to yield $20 million annually in savings. (Submitted by davincih) More...
$555 Billion Sahara Solar Energy Belt Gets Financial Backing
inhabitat.com — A giant step has been made in what will be the world’s largest renewable energy project. While previously just a grand vision for the production of clean energy in the Saharan desert, the project now has a core group of backers and a signed agreement between 12 companies wanting to move forward with the $555 billion renewable energy belt. (Submitted by inactive) More...
A Solar Powered Monorail System For Bologna
inhabitat.com — Since the solar system installed directly on the monorail infrastructure, the landscape below is not disturbed with extra equipment. Running at a height from 7 meters up to 25 meters, the Energy Belt monorail is supported by slender piers, giving the system a very small footprint along its 5,084 meters of track. (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More...
Amphibious Pavilion For 2012 World Expo That Can Sail Away
inhabitat.com — Their organic floating exhibition space is designed around the concept of adaptability, making the structure useful for many scenarios, even long after the World Expo has concluded. "Fluid" will be anchored to a harbor and can rise and fall with the tides, resting on the water, but not fully built into its environment. Fluid can be sailed around... (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More...
Engineer Creates Ingenious Discreet Rooftop Wind Turbine
inhabitat.com — Rooftop solar panels are unlikely to elicit complaints from neighbors–they’re silent and relatively unobtrusive. But loud rooftop wind turbines? The turbine, designed by a former Rolls Royce turbine engineer at UK-based The Power Collective, boasts a sleek profile that is both powerful and visually pleasing. (Submitted by inactive) More...
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